<![CDATA[Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly - Muffins, Cakes, Sweets & Desserts]]> http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ From banana muffins to chocolate crackles or even a gourmet dessert, post your favourite recipes or ask advice in here. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:26:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/images/bellybelly2/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Pregnancy, Birth & Baby Forums ~ BellyBelly - Muffins, Cakes, Sweets & Desserts]]> http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/ Sultana Cake? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/117317-sultana-cake.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:50 GMT I remember seeing a recipe for sultana cake somewhere over the last couple of days, I can even remember what the picture looks like! Just not where I saw it... :wall:

Does anyone have any nice recipes for sultana cake? Preferably one that only uses 2 eggs as that's all I have and don't want to go out to get more :p ]]> ss_storm http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/117317-sultana-cake.html Shortbread/gingerbread recipes for Xmas treats to give away http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/117306-shortbread-gingerbread-recipes-xmas-treats-give-away.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:32:40 GMT I've decided to do shortbread or gingerbread Xmas themed treats to give away as gifts to our neighbours and DD's preschool friends.

I found this recipe for Shortbread stars with lemon glaze (providing our lemons are ready in time I'll have to find something to use them for!):

Quote:
Shortbread Stars with Lemon Glaze

SHORTBREAD

2 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons rice flour
200g unsalted butter
1/3 cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Packet of silver cachous
GLAZE

1 cup pure icing sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
Yellow or orange food colouring
Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C and line two biscuit trays with baking paper.
2.Place the flours, butter and sugar into a food processor bowl and, using the pulse action, press the button for 30 seconds or until the mixture is fine and crumbly. Add the rind and juice and process for 20 seconds, or until the mixture forms a dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 20 seconds or until smooth. Roll out to a 7mm thickness and cut out 6cm star shapes. Bake for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
3.To make the lemon glaze, place the icing sugar and lemon juice in a heatproof bowl over a pan of hot water. Stir until smooth. Dip the biscuits face down in the glaze and drain the excess. Dip a toothpick or skewer into the food colouring and draw lines into the icing on the biscuit before it set. Decorate the centres with a silver cachou.
4.The shortbreads should keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Do any of you cooking gurus have other recipes for shortbread or gingerbread you think are better than this? Thanks! ]]> Jennifer13 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/117306-shortbread-gingerbread-recipes-xmas-treats-give-away.html Muffins - cooked on top - raw underneath HELP!! http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116650-muffins-cooked-top-raw-underneath-help.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:40:50 GMT Help - I made these devine sounding muffins. Followed the receipe exactly - except I used muffins patty cases instead of putting the mixture straight into the muffin tin. So I've pulled them out of the oven thinking the look fantastic - all golden and beautiful on top - and I can see that they aren't cooked enough on the bottom.

Can I save them?? If so how?? They are for a picnic tomorrow......HELP!! ]]> roses http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116650-muffins-cooked-top-raw-underneath-help.html Christmas gift idea - mini fruit cakes, recipe and tips please? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116448-christmas-gift-idea-mini-fruit-cakes-recipe-tips-please.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:23:58 GMT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hello,

I have a big extended family. Usually I buy presents but I totalled the cost that it would require and nearly fell of the chair. Usually I just buy it over time so it doens't seem so bad. But this year we have bought a new house & we are stretched this year.

I came up with an idea to make individual fruit cakes, ice them, decorate and put it in a box or container as my gift to the extended relo's this year. Has anyone done something like this before?

Does nay have a tried and true recipe for it? How did you present it? Or any ideas? Where could I find a relatively cheap package or box to put it in that is good for food and looks nice?

How much would the ingredients cost? I'm lookign at making 10 mini cakes and did it drive you nuts? Lol ]]> sweetpeajan http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116448-christmas-gift-idea-mini-fruit-cakes-recipe-tips-please.html cheese and chive muffins, recipe anyone? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116420-cheese-chive-muffins-recipe-anyone.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:44:21 GMT we made cheese and (i think) chive muffins in high school cooking class years ago and i loved them. problem is i am skeptical of recipes i havent tried before and i have a fusspot partner so i dont want to waste time and ingredients on a googled recipe. the one i had was a cookery the australian way recipe (if anyone has it LOL), but am open to your tried and true recipes.... tia. we made cheese and (i think) chive muffins in high school cooking class years ago and i loved them. problem is i am skeptical of recipes i havent tried before and i have a fusspot partner so i dont want to waste time and ingredients on a googled recipe.

the one i had was a cookery the australian way recipe (if anyone has it LOL), but am open to your tried and true recipes....

tia. ]]> cookiemonster http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116420-cheese-chive-muffins-recipe-anyone.html Passionfruit cupcakes? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116414-passionfruit-cupcakes.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:12:35 GMT Alright so this is probably going to sound like a really silly question... I had these cupcakes a few weeks ago at a school fete and they were Divine!!!!!!!(but i cant track the recipe down) They where passionfruit cupcakes.. the passionfruit wasnt overpowering it was just really suttle i think it was what made the cupcakes realy moist (correct me if im wrong) They didnt need icing either as they were so gd without them But i want to make them for my friends daughters 1st bday tomorow and was wondering if i should just make a normal vannila or buttercake and add passionfruit ?? how else can i replicate these lol Alright so this is probably going to sound like a really silly question...
I had these cupcakes a few weeks ago at a school fete and they were Divine!!!!!!!(but i cant track the recipe down)
They where passionfruit cupcakes.. the passionfruit wasnt overpowering it was just really suttle i think it was what made the cupcakes realy moist (correct me if im wrong) They didnt need icing either as they were so gd without them

But i want to make them for my friends daughters 1st bday tomorow and was wondering if i should just make a normal vannila or buttercake and add passionfruit ?? how else can i replicate these lol ]]> Butterfly Child http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/116414-passionfruit-cupcakes.html DOrothy The DInosaur Cake? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115916-dorothy-dinosaur-cake.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:11:11 GMT Has anyone made one? Got pics?

Im thinking of *trying* to make one for DD's combined party next weekend. Ive found a few templates but ive got no idea what im doing!!!! ]]> visitor1 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115916-dorothy-dinosaur-cake.html Can I pre-prepare crumble? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115763-can-i-pre-prepare-crumble.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:42:14 GMT Can I assemble a crumble now and pop it in the fridge to bake at dinner time? Or will it make the crumble soggy? Can I assemble a crumble now and pop it in the fridge to bake at dinner time? Or will it make the crumble soggy? ]]> Pony http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115763-can-i-pre-prepare-crumble.html frozen berries http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115712-frozen-berries.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:52 GMT ok sorry if this has been asked before but I am going to ask again.... If I make muffins with frozen muffins do I have to defrost them? Thanks in advance ok sorry if this has been asked before but I am going to ask again....

If I make muffins with frozen muffins do I have to defrost them?

Thanks in advance ]]> kelebek http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115712-frozen-berries.html Xmas idea with panettone? http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115171-xmas-idea-panettone.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:48:40 GMT I just love panettone, an italian xmas cake, its so light and Im wondering if there are things u can do with it. A facebook friend said she puts lots of foil around it and bakes ice cream in it. I just love panettone, an italian xmas cake, its so light and Im wondering if there are things u can do with it.

A facebook friend said she puts lots of foil around it and bakes ice cream in it. ]]> Caz1971 http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115171-xmas-idea-panettone.html Pancake recipe needed by a Turk http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115049-pancake-recipe-needed-turk.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:19:29 GMT I cook wog food, so anything non-Turkish is a blur to me :lol: I need a tried and tested **fluffy** pancake recipe. Mine turn out to be crepes, but i want the fluffy type. Thanking you in advance... I cook wog food, so anything non-Turkish is a blur to me :lol:

I need a tried and tested **fluffy** pancake recipe. Mine turn out to be crepes, but i want the fluffy type.

Thanking you in advance... ]]> Turkish Delight http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/115049-pancake-recipe-needed-turk.html <![CDATA[Stephanie Alexander's Layered Lemon Curd Cake (MasterChef)]]> http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/114673-stephanie-alexanders-layered-lemon-curd-cake-masterchef.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:42:17 GMT I've just finished making this cake and have documented the process in photos that I've uploaded into my FaceBook album.

DH and I watched MasterChef this week and it was inspiring watching the celebrity contestants struggle with this recipe. So I decided to give it a go. Yeah it was fiddly... but not too hard if you have the right tools. The most vital thing is the 20cm spring-form tin. They said on the show that you need a crepe pan too... but I coped fine without one. I love my cast iron pan for making crepes and pancakes... they never stick. If you make it: make sure you keep the temp LOW and only LIGHTLY grease the pan.

I also used powdered gelatine instead of sheet gelatine.... much cheaper... and having used both the results are identical if you do it right.

Anyhow... it's in the fridge now... i made it this morning so it has all day to set in the fridge.

Did anyone see this episode of MasterChef or have a go at making it? ]]> Bathsheba http://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums/muffins-cakes-sweets-desserts/114673-stephanie-alexanders-layered-lemon-curd-cake-masterchef.html