This month we had homemade cake at our October “Birthday” meeting.
I made a 100s and 1000s cake to a Waitrose recipe. Click here.
I was not happy with my first batch of sponge because it was not cooked in the middle, so I had to start over. The second time I made it I used a bigger tin and all went well. I think that the tin size on the recipe is incorrect. If you do decide to make this recipe then please use a tin at least 20 x 30cm.
The final result looked appropriate for a birthday party and was pretty tasty. I did a vanilla version, but it would be easy enough to play around with the flavour by adding almond extract or lemon juice etc., if you fancy something different.
Other cakes on offer included chocolate cake, coffee and walnut cake, scones, Victoria sponge and fruit cake. All very delicious. We were spoilt for choice.
Thank you to everyone who baked a cake.
** NEXT MONTH**
With Bonfire Night of 5 November I have decided to make Gingerbread to a Mary Berry recipe from her Simple Comforts book. Click here for an online version.
In the book Mary describes this as “delicious”, “old-fashioned” and “moreish”. I have made it before and the spice will be nice and warming for a cold evening watching fireworks.
Alternatively, if you wish to make a Gluten Free version then why not try this “Sticky gluten free ginger cake recipe” from The Gluten Free Blogger. Click here.
As always I will try out at least one of these recipes and let you know how I get on.
Please join in with me and send me some pics if you bake anything yourself.