This is frugal/time saving recipe that i use for all the cakes/puddings below , It's a one stage recipe
I am old school and use pounds and ounces,
6 oz butter , this must be at room temperature and the consistency of really soft margarine ( which i never use in any of my baking it's always butter for the best taste)
If it's not very soft use the defrost setting on a microwave until it is.
6 oz sugar,
8oz SR flour.
3 large eggs.
1 1/2 tsp baking powder.
3 tbsp milk
vanilla essence.
put it all together in a mixer or hand held mixer and mix until its a dropping consistency. I bake it on gas 4 in the centre of the oven until it's cooked.
Add tinned/fresh fruit , top with a quick jell
Add Apples and cinnamon to make dorset Apple cake.
Add fruit or jam to make baked puddings.
line a pastry case with jam then top with sponge , Ice when cooled , My take on bakewell tart without the almonds
Lemon drizzle cake.
Butterfly buns
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Interesting. These deserts are so quintessentially British, I think. You all have the upper hand in cakes and these look so good. I'm thinking a good smooth coffee would be wonderful with the fruit topped ones.
ReplyDeleteI think you are right sam , Traditional british cakes , pastries and puddings xxx
DeleteIt certainly looks like a successful recipe, all your makes look wonderful. Dave's a lucky chap! xxx
ReplyDeleteI think he knows vix , we don't eat out as he says its rubbish as we eat quality food xxx
DeleteHi Shabby, the old way is the best I think all round. We were taught to make something out of nothing. At the rate prices of food are going up at the minute I think that there is definitely going to be a call for this kind of cooking again. Your combinations are lovely. Cannot beat a bit of home made cake, pies n pastry or a fruit loaf. Take care and it is good to see you back posting again Tricia x
ReplyDeleteI agree patricia , i still think it needs to be taught in schools as its a life skill that could save you a lot of money xxx
DeleteAll looks very tasty, a great recipe and so versatile.
ReplyDeleteIts helped me out lots of times with a present for someone i had not got a clue what to buy xxx
DeleteA good old sponge mix is so versatile, your baking looks delicious, I wish I lived nearer. xx
ReplyDeleteI always have a pudding in the freezer from this recapie marlene , found your new blog xxx
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