cake help!!

[sara3]

okay, so in a moment of madness I said I'd bake cakes for the team at work. I so don't bake cakes!

does anyone have any sure-fire, impressive recipes? I guess I need to make about 12 individual cakes. I was thinking chocolate chip muffins.. I can see recipes online, but are they idiot proof? I don't want to be buying fancy equipment that I'll never use again, and only have a hand-blender. (I have an oven, lol!)

I have no ingredients and will be going shopping later today, and will have a practice run first :o)

[B00]

Aww thank you Sara :-)

Did you bake 'em from scratch? If so, hats off to you. My forte is purely in the eating of, not the making of- which is happen just as well or i'd be 20 stone!

[sara3]

yes, from bloody scratch. obviously not my forte. I couldn't even find my kitchen scales so had to borrow my neighbour's.

I'll blame her then.

[piggynose]

r u still after a recipe. i used to make lots of different cakes in the 90´s.
the 1 which is idiot proof, needs no scales,Bread Pudding. i made some yesterday 1st time in years, perfect. so if u r interested. let me know

[redcrx]

ah, yes, i made the mistake of paper cases and no tin once. the mixture poured everywhere, kids found it very amusing

keep an eye out for silicone cases. they dont flop and can be reused over and over.

http://www.richmondco...=GBP&products_id=3881

[sara3]

that's a good idea, red.. but I hate baking now, lol! seriously, I may just do that.

piggy, thank you. I hate bread pudding! do you have anything else I could steal, please?
:@)

[NoMercy]

Hey sara. I use my nan's recipe which is superb.

I just weigh 3 or 4 eggs, and match that weight with s/r flour, margarine and sugar. Beat the marg first til pale and creamy, add sugar, then flour sifted in. I use electric whisk. Turn cake mixure into greased tins and back for 30 mins at gas mark 6.

[sara3]

NoM, I must apologise for the larger than life pic, lol!

is that a general sponge mix? can you still by margarine?

[piggynose]

sorry sara3, all my other million recipes need lots of messing about, the b.pudding is the only 1 which is very simple.
what about chocolate brownies? if you like em, i´m sure you´ll find a recipe on the internet. they´re not too complex to make i´m sure

good luck

[sara3]

thanks piggynose, I apologise for being so thick on all matters cakey :o)

[redcrx]

or how about a soft gooey flapjack?
http://duramecho.com/Food/Flapjack/
just add in whatever you fancy, nuts, dried fruit, chcolate chips etc

[piggynose]

its ok sara, i´ve been making cakes since i was 10. i can remember making 48, yes 48 mince pies for xmas once. took a while to make, but gone in seconds.that was 40 yrs ago.
i´m sure you have a talent i would be jealous of

[mollykins]

when i make smaller cup cakes i have them on 180 c for 12-15 minutes.

and cup cakes are less stogey.



Choc Orange Cupcake Recipe makes about 20

Ingredients
80g milk chocolate - coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp orange rind - finely grated
1 cup orange juice
140g butter - softened
1 1/2 cup brown sugar but white or even splenda works aswell
3 eggs
1 cup self raising flour
3 tbsp cocoa powder

Method
1 Pre-heat the oven to 180 c
2 Fill a tin with 20 cases
3 Place the chocolate, orange rind and juice in a small saucepan.
4 Stir over a low heat until melted and smooth.
5 Put the butter, sugar and eggs in a small bowl and beat with wisk until light and fluffy.
6 Sift the flour and cocoa into the butter mix. Add the chocolate mix.
7 Mix until just combined.
8 Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases.
9 Bake for about 15-20 mins (BUT CHECK AFTER 10 TO SEE HOW THEY ARE DOING)- until firm to touch.

[NoMercy]

That's the victoria sponge recipe. I usually put fresh cream and jam in between the layers. Yummy....

Sorry about my hangover pic ;-)

[sara3]

lol, you look proper fine, lady :o)

piggynose, I'll let you know if I find a talent x

Molly, thank you. I might try that minus the orange!

right, have tried the muffins. they are lovely! a bit crispy around the edges and completely stuck to the paper cases. why??

[redcrx]

probably because they soaked into the paper before they started to cook properly?

[sara3]

oh blimey.. I thought I was quite quick. I even elbowed my daughter in the face in my haste, lol!

[redcrx]

honestly, id say get some silicone cases for next time. they are much easier lol

[sara3]

thanks red, I think you're right but I don't see me turning into Nigella overnight.. more's the pity!

but I might..... !

[4getmenot]

piggy is that bread pudding or bread and butter pudding, if the first can you put the recipe up please?

[zzxxee]

gregs the bakers!!!!!