Cakes
Orange rum cake
This delightful orange and rum flavoured cake is one that will melt in your mouth. The butter used in this recipe is relatively low in fat and carbohydrates and so is suitable for a diabetic diet. You can skip the rum if you wish and simply add 2 tablespoons of fat free milk or water [...]
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Older children enjoy cake as an occasional treat but plain sponge cakes can be a little boring for them. Carrots have been added as they add variety and also provide substantial amounts of vitamin A and fibre. Cinnamon, nutmeg, honey and jaggery impart delicious flavours to this cake.
This cake is really a great “tiffin box” [...]
Eggless mayonnaise
Cooking Time : 5 minutes.
Preparation Time : 5 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons skimmed milk powder
1/2 mteaspoon mustard powder
a pinch black pepper powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons oil
salt to taste
Method
1.
In a bowl, mix the milk powder, mustard powder, black pepper powder and salt.
2.
Add 1 tablespoon of warm water and [...]
Chocolate cheesecake
Preparation Time: 10 mins. Cooking Time: 5 mins. Setting Time: 1 hour.
Serves 6.
For the biscuit base
1 cup digestive biscuits, crushed
1/3 cup butter, melted
For the filling
2 lts full fat milk
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp cheese spread
1½ cups chopped dark chocolate
½ cup fresh (100 grams) cream (rich cream)
6 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla [...]
Choco ice cake
Chocolate cake, ice-cream and strawberries – a surefire success.
Cooking Time : 20 min.
Preparation Time : 20 min.
Serves 6.
For the eggless chocolate sponge flan
1 packet (300 grams) eggless chocolate cake mix or 1/2 kg. ready-made chocolate sponge for pudding
To be mixed into a soaking syrup
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
2 [...]
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A hot chocolate cake, full of nuts and creamy sauce.
Cooking Time : 25 mins.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Serves 8.
Ingredients
115 grams plain flour (maida)
1 1/2 level teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa
160 grams powdered sugar
1/2 teacup milk
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 teacup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sponge cake for puddings
Cooking Time : 25 mins.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
For large cake
3 large eggs
85 grams self raising flour (or plain flour can be used adding 3/4 teaspoon baking powder)
115 grams sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
For small cake
2 large eggs
55 grams self raising flour (or plain flour [...]
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An impressive cake with layers of refreshing orange filling, covered with rich chocolate.
Preparation time : 15 mins.
Cooking time : 10 mins.
Serves 8 to 10
For the cake
100 grams fresh cream
1 sponge cake for puddings
1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh orange rind
1 small piece cooking chocolate
1 teacup [...]
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This summery cheesecake is wonderful if you are looking for a dessert to be prepared well in advance.
The digestive biscuits, bound with a little bit of butter, give a light and crispy texture to the crust.
The cheesecake mixture is flavoured with lemon juice and zest that lends its characteristic freshness to this dessert, while the [...]
Orange rum cake
This delightful orange and rum flavoured cake is one that will melt in your mouth. The butter used in this recipe is relatively low in fat and carbohydrates and so is suitable for a diabetic diet. You can skip the rum if you wish and simply add 2 tablespoons of fat free milk or water [...]
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