BBC Good Food

09 October 2009

Tested

"I've not made it yet but I'm working my way thru a list of carrot cakes and this is next. I have made a rich fruit cake for a wedding cake, recipe courtesy of a baker friend and that also used pineapple and I would say to anyone who isnt keen that what I found is that there is no pineapple taste as such but I was much impressed with the finished cake. So, give it a go. To be honest if you really dont like it there are quite a few other carrot cake recipes without it that will probably be a better bet for you. "

17 August 2009

Tested

"So much simpler than bakewell tart, the other half's favourite. I didnt have enough raspberrys but went ahead anyway, used almond extract instead of vanilla (halve the amount though as its very strong). I thought it was a bit sweet eaten cold as cake probably due to my lack of raspberries, and it was crumbly due to all the almonds. But warm as a pudding - i'd have this everytime over the usual bakewell!! Simple and delish, and with all the berries I bet its great as cake too, who cares about a few crumbs. Oh, I didnt bother with lining the tin just used my usual springform with a silicone disk in the bottom, ran a knife round before removing and it was fine. I guess the problem will be if the fruit seeps towards the edge and sticks."

13 August 2009

Tested

"I really liked these, though I wouldnt bother with the blueberries again as they're very expensive and the flavour lessens after the baking. To be honest I think raisins would have been nicer. Paula try using baking parchment/greaseproof paper to protect the bottom of the biscuits but I think they sound about right to me, they are better pale and just golden round the very edges. "

13 August 2009

Tested

"I was a bit disappointed with the taste and the texture, though they seem better the next day. I think there are better choc cookie recipes if I'm honest, but they went down a storm in my other halfs office which is who they were for so who am I to complain! "

10 August 2009

Tested

"A more interesting filling than the usual beef for tacos, a good sweet and sour taste plus a great way to use the cheaper pork mince. Made a tomato salsa to serve along with sour cream and grated cheese. Definitely will use again. "