I fancy something sweet - share your recipes?

joedenise

ArbitraryRandom said:

YoungBlueEyes said:

ArbitraryRandom said:

Thanks YBE. 

I've been googling since this morning and there's a load of recipes... which is part of the problem - I'm hoping someone will post a 'you have to try this' recipe that just grabs me!

Ah gotcha. In which case, can anyone remember who had that amazing fake hobnob recipe? Or where to find it? That’s a few years ago now mind. 

Edit - it was Twink and it’s here 
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/471992/homemade-hobnobs/p1

I've made those before (and they're great). I might have to get some golden syrup when I'm in town in the week. I'm also thinking I'll pick up some black treacle so I can do a ginger cake next time I'm in the mood  

Do you know if you can just straight swap marge and butter? 

Katie: Yes, they're in the oven now! 

I rarely use butter in cooking and just swap for marge.

YoungBlueEyes

I think the last time a recipe called for butter and I only had marge I used a little bit more marge cos butter is denser and richer. 

kazmeister

Twinks are amazing!

I found that when I switched the marg for butter they didnt work so well

bouicca21

I don’t have golden syrup in the cupboard so when making Twink’s hobnob recipe I substitute maple syrup.  I suspect honey would work too.  Also I use wholemeal flour.  

As for marge v butter - it probably depends on how strong the other flavours are.  I don’t make cakes very often but when I do it’s probably going to be lemon drizzle or victoria sponge and they are fine with marge (the Aldi/Lidl version of Stork).

ArbitraryRandom

Thanks all. Problem is that I don't normally buy marge; I don't really like the taste compared to butter, but I know in some things it can change the texture if you swap it. 

I'm in town on Wednesday (try to avoid popping in unplanned so I don't impulse buy things), so I'll see if there's a smallish one on sale or I'll just go with butter. 

The squares were lovely, but the OP was right, defo nicer with a cup of coffee mid morning next day The rest are in the freezer and I reckon they'll only take a minute in the microwave. I'm thinking though, if I remember next time, I'll put a banana in them and see if that improves the texture (makes them more fudgy) as that's the only thing I was expecting from them that I didn't get - they were more firm cakey than sticky/brownie. 

I also might go completely rogue and add some bitter/80% chocolate to the mix/icing and/or some instant coffee... just to boost the flavour profile a bit away from sweet. 

Overall, for me, 8/10  

Katiehound

Once you have tried a recipe as it appears you can always experiment. You might be able to add aubergine .... sounds odd but one of the Michael Mosley books has aubergine brownies
see here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/c/cleverguts2

instant coffee sounds good & some smashed up dark chocolate!

ruis72

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/peanut-butter-cookies
I make these all the time and they're great, only 3 ingredients too!

itsthelittlethings

Bread and butter pudding, best made for a few people though.

Glad

Easy rocky road for me 

Rocky Road Recipe - Baking with Granny

ArbitraryRandom

Ef79 said:

Bread and butter pudding, best made for a few people though.

Thanks for reminding me  

For anyone facing the hardship of having to eat an entire pudding alone, worth remembering it freezes and reheats well (especially if you cover it in hot custard)