Stem ginger cake?

mrbadexample

How much is two heaped tablespoons of sultanas in weight? I haven't got any tablespoons.....

mrbadexample

And how much is two tablespoons of ginger syrup?

Please!

Mrs_Pepperpot_2

http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/kitchen/measures.htm

mrbadexample

Ta Mrs P, that was just in time!

mrbadexample

Right, should be ready for about 8pm, just in time to get to the pub.

The bit that bothers me most is this: "The mixture should be sloppy, with no trace of flour."

So, what's stopping all the fruit just sinking to the bottom? In all the cakes I've made with fruit, the mixture's been fairly stiff so the fruit stays evenly distributed throughout the cake. I just know this lot's headed straight for the bottom of the tin.

I've also got a horrible feeling it's going to stick to the tin. I used the spray-on stuff to line the tin, poured the mixture in, then gave it a quick stir to mix the fruit up. In doing so, I've scraped the bottom of the tin, so I reckon I've messed up the non-stickness.

Oh well, if it's a disaster I'll eat it meself.

mrbadexample

Well, this was the "sloppy" mixture:



This is the cake, which smells fabulous! It's a great recipe! I know it looks a bit burnt because I got a bit distracted but it's not as dark as it looks in the picture and it's all right, honest.



And this is conclusive proof that all the fruit has sunk to the bottom. :rotfl:



So, how would I prevent that in future, if the mixture's meant to be sloppy?

It's a shame I'm not going to get any of it, because I reckon it'll taste great! :drool:

Pink.

Hi Mr BE,

If you coat the fruit in flour before adding it to the mix it can help it to stop sinking. The mix does look very sloppy...what recipe did you use? The cake looks lovely though! :drool:

Pink

mrbadexample

Pink-winged wrote: »

Hi Mr BE,

If you coat the fruit in flour before adding it to the mix it can help it to stop sinking. The mix does look very sloppy...what recipe did you use? The cake looks lovely though! :drool:

Pink

I used the recipe in the first link, and it's meant to be sloppy! The recipe says so!

Stephen_Leak

mrbadexample wrote: »

I used the recipe in the first link, and it's meant to be sloppy! The recipe says so!

Don't believe everything in a recipe, and especially if it's by Anthony Worrall-Thompson.

A hand-made ginger cake for his Mother's birthday. What a dutiful son.

The next time you're in ASDA, have a look for a set of very useful plastic measuring spoons for just £1.00.

bethom

Nice! I do agree that the mix looks way too sloppy for cake mix tho!

One to try here if you fancy it