Plum Upside-down Cake

Plum Upside-down Cake

Ingredients:

= 700 gr plums (25-30 plums)
= 50 gr muscovado sugar
= 150 gr unsalted butter, softened
= 110 gr self-rising flour
= 25 gr ground almonds
= 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
= 3 large eggs
= few drop almond essence
= 110 gr caster sugar

You need a cake tin with a fixed base measuring 9in(23cm) diameterx2in(5cm) deep.
Buttered.

Way to make:

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Orange Angel Food Cake

I made this for my hubby for his birthday, and it turned out great!  It was fresh and different from the usual over sweet chocolate cakes he usually gets.  Now, I've got nothing against chocolate, but it was a nice switch.  This cake has a really subtle orange flavor that really compliments the fresh fruit.  Its also a great way to showcase all the beautiful fruits that are available right now.  Add some sweetened whipped cream and its a slice of heaven!

Orange Angel Food Cake
Serves 10-12


1 (15 oz.) can Mandarin oranges
3/4-1 cup orange juice
1 pkg. angel food cake mix
3/4 tsp. orange extract
3 drops yellow food coloring (optional)
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
5 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, etc.)

Drain the oranges, reserving juice in a 2 cup measuring cup.  Add enough orange juice to measure 1 3/4 cups.  Set aside.

Finely chop the oranges, drain well and set aside.

Prepare the cake batter according to package directions, adding the orange extract and food coloring if desired with the water.  Fold in the chopped oranges.  Pour into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan.  Bake according to the package directions.

In a sauce pan, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.  Gradually add the reserved orange juice mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Cool to room temperature.  Slice cake and serve with fresh fruit, orange sauce and whipped cream.

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Banana Flip Cake

Banana Flip Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
• 1 small box instant banana pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons banana extract

Method :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 13 x 9-inch pans.

In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Beat in the eggs and the 1 1/2 cups of milk. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the cake comes out clean. While the cake is baking, make the filling.

Stir together the sugar and flour. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar mixture. Beat in the milk and banana extract until smooth.

When the cake is cooled, invert onto a serving tray. Spread filling over the top and cover with remaining layer of cake.
Keep chilled until 1/2 hour before serving.

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Banana Flip Cake

Banana Flip Cake

Ingredients :

• 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
• 1 small box instant banana pudding mix
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons banana extract

Method :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 13 x 9-inch pans.

In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Beat in the eggs and the 1 1/2 cups of milk. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.

Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the cake comes out clean. While the cake is baking, make the filling.

Stir together the sugar and flour. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar mixture. Beat in the milk and banana extract until smooth.

When the cake is cooled, invert onto a serving tray. Spread filling over the top and cover with remaining layer of cake. Keep chilled until 1/2 hour before serving.

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Banana Brownies

Banana Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 6 very ripe bananas
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Method:

Preheat oven to 350*.
Cream butter. Add bananas, sugars, vanilla, and eggs and mix well.
Add flour, soda, and salt and mix well. Mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Spread into greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips on top.

Bake at 350* for 5 minutes. Use a knife to swirl the melted chips on top. Return to the oven and bake another 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

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Butter Cake

Butter Cake

Buter Cake Ingredients:

= Natural Alternative Butter Cake Mix.
= 2 eggs
= 60g polyunsaturated margarine
= 165ml water

For the frosting:

= 20ml milk
= 33g polyunsaturated margarine

Way to make it:

1- Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan forced).
2- Grease tin or spray with vegetable oil.
3- For best result, prepare mix using electric mixer.
4- Place 60g polyunsaturated margarine, eggs and water into small mixing bowl. Add cake mix.
5- Using an electrical mixer blend on a slow speed for 1 minute. Scrape down sides of bowl
6- Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes, don’t over beat.
7- Pour batter into cake tin and bake for approx. 30-35 minutes. (As all ovens are different, this may vary).
8- Cake is baked if it bounces back when gently pressed at the peak of the cake.
9- Remove from oven and leave cake to cool.

For the frosting:
1- Using an electrical mixer, beat 30g polyunsaturated margarine, 25mlmilk and icing mixture on slow speed until combined.
2- Allow cake to cool before frosting the top and sides.

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