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Title: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2014, 03:33:25 pm
Having recently transferred comments in both the Cakes & Dessert sections of our forum, I know how much our members love baking sweet things.  This next challenge will therefore be an easy one for most of you and believe me, there are so many wonderful recipes from which to choose.  

Please list your recipes here with a photo if possible and with a link back to the recipe.  You may also post a new recipe if that is your preference - as CC said when we were discussing this new challenge, "I really love it when someone posts a recipe they have had in the family for decades that is proven reliable and good."

So go to it everyone, have some fun with this one.

Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 28, 2014, 04:07:48 pm
This is good and right up my alley. I'm making biccies tomorrow or Saturday that I've trialled TM and worked out fine, so will be doing again and posting recipe. Love baking!
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2014, 04:14:57 pm
I look forward to your recipe CP ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2014, 09:49:31 pm
Ah shucks I should have waited to post my cake! Never mind.  If I need something sweet in the next few day saw. I will think of something!!

Gert
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2014, 11:01:56 pm
Good one girls.  CP your cream puff recipe has to be one of my all time favourites.   
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on August 28, 2014, 11:18:13 pm
Thank you Judy I am in... :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2014, 01:19:23 am
As I mentioned to Judy and CC in our discussions re the challenge, "this one is right up my alley."
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on August 29, 2014, 04:28:14 am
Drooling already...for the yummies that are coming through 😋😋
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on August 29, 2014, 07:44:43 am
Making Passionfruit Flummery, only 60 calories a serve.  Will post photo when whipped and set.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on August 30, 2014, 04:11:18 am
My Dear Daughter who is just 10, decided to try and cook.
she has made 'little Lemon Tarts" from a   Family Circle cookbook.

will post a photo  soon.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2014, 04:12:35 am
Made an untried recipe from Soph77 - Sugar Free Oil Free Banana Bread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10896.0).  Review on the recipe itself.

Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2014, 04:36:38 am
Here's another recipe for the challenge.  Cookie's Sun Bran Loaf no nuts or eggs (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2868.0) - delicious and pretty healthy too  ;)  Review with the recipe.

Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on August 30, 2014, 08:38:57 am
Chantelles Little Lemon Tarts :)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: goldfish on August 30, 2014, 09:10:44 am
Obbie, please tell Chantelle they look absolutely fabulous!!  Your DD will be a wonderful cook/baker!!!
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2014, 09:11:42 am
Great cooking Chantelle ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2014, 09:28:20 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/2e8urydu.jpg)

Passionfruit Flummery,  with home made yoghurt.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2014, 09:31:54 am
Looks lovely Chookie.I love your dessert dishes. ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2014, 10:19:04 am
Be careful Robyn, Chantelle might just take over from you in the kitchen.  Great job young lady!
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on August 30, 2014, 10:56:01 am
Lovely tarts Chantelle. Great flummery chookie.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2014, 11:48:06 am
Nice dessert Chookie.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2014, 12:19:09 pm
Such delicious looking food. I must add to the collection.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: mab19 on August 30, 2014, 11:55:17 pm
Lovely little tarts Chantelle.  Nice looking flummery Chookie.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: jeninwa on August 31, 2014, 12:55:25 am
I make the  Lemon pudding surprise cake last night but changed it into passionfruit and lemon.
I replaced one lemon with the pulp of 3 passion fruit, used the electric beaters for the egg whites. It was delicious.
I didn't think to take a photo at the time,  don't know how to link the recipe in tapatalk.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2014, 01:55:24 am
Perhaps Gert can show you how down in Hobart Jen  ;)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: gertbysea on August 31, 2014, 02:01:29 am
Yup sure can Jen so long as you have Tapatalk on your phone or iPad.

gert
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: jeninwa on August 31, 2014, 04:56:08 am
Yup sure can Jen so long as you have Tapatalk on your phone or iPad.

gert
It's on both Gert :)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on August 31, 2014, 05:36:21 am
Think we might need a Master Class with Gert.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 31, 2014, 11:19:04 am
Just posted Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15720.0) - hope you enjoy!

Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on August 31, 2014, 12:16:48 pm
Today I made the KIS basic icecream but added coconut essence in lieu of vanilla, glacé cherries and choc chips for a cherry ripe type flavour.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2014, 10:33:41 am
Yum. It sounds perfect Kimmy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on September 01, 2014, 11:01:01 pm
sounds yummy Kimmy
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 01:12:27 pm
Lemon Drizzle Cake. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=3817.0)
Doubled the ingredients in my recipe with a few changes to the method.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/d8cbe639c43d4877b347b0718cf65eb4.jpg)
Title: Re:
Post by: Jamberie on September 03, 2014, 01:28:58 pm
That looks great CC :) I love the cake tin.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 01:34:59 pm
Thanks Jamberie.I bought the Nordic cake tin from Lakeland (http://www.lakeland.co.uk/Homepage.action) ;)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2014, 02:44:34 pm
Lovely Denise.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 09:41:20 pm
Thanks Judy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on September 03, 2014, 09:46:19 pm
lovely CC
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 09:47:30 pm
Thanks Robyn.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2014, 11:14:56 pm
Wow, CC.  How on earth did you manage to get it out without sticking ?   Looks beautiful.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: mab19 on September 04, 2014, 02:13:24 am
Lovely cake CC.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 04, 2014, 04:22:34 am
Wow! Magnificent cake, CC 😄👍😆
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Bedlam on September 04, 2014, 08:00:11 am
Beautiful CC, miss Lakeland.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: goldfish on September 04, 2014, 08:08:38 am
Stunning cake, CC!!! :)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: goldfish on September 04, 2014, 08:09:36 am
Wow, CC.  How on earth did you manage to get it out without sticking ?   Looks beautiful.

Ditto!!!!!! :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Emme on September 04, 2014, 08:46:40 am
Wow, CC.  How on earth did you manage to get it out without sticking ?   Looks beautiful.

Agree and yes I was wondering the same thing  :D :D ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2014, 08:52:28 am
Wow, CC.  How on earth did you manage to get it out without sticking ?   Looks beautiful.

Agree and yes I was wondering the same thing  :D :D ;D

Me too please. It really looks spectacular.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2014, 08:52:57 am
Thanks girls.
I use Cake Release and use a pastry brush to paint in every nook and cranny of the cake tin. ;) :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 04, 2014, 01:32:56 pm
Thanks CC.  I bought some Cake release.  Funny looking stuff. 
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: JulieO on September 05, 2014, 01:26:21 am
Looks gorgeous Cornish.  I really like some of the shapes you can buy (cake tins) these days, I have a few myself.  (I just use canola spray and haven't had a problem with sticking either).  :D
Title: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 05, 2014, 02:48:54 am
My contribution...cake for DH's birthday.Everyone's favourite chocolate cake, in 4 tiers. Covered with creamy vanilla frosting and ganache. Each and every component made in the TM 😄

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/tatuha6a.jpg)

Choc cake http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1097.0
Frosting http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6722.0
Ganache http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15506.0
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2014, 03:03:30 am
Nice piping BZB, happy birthday Andy  ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: JulieO on September 05, 2014, 03:36:00 am
Lovely cake Bee.  :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: jeninwa on September 05, 2014, 03:59:41 am
Cake looks lovely BZB
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2014, 04:49:36 am
Lucky DH,  BZB.
Today made salted caramel sauce to stir through ice cream,  for Fathers Day. Made Caramelised almonds to sprinkle on  top.
Made Cookies Sun Bran cake with added walnuts. 
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Bedlam on September 05, 2014, 06:43:39 am
Beautiful BZB, then I would expect nothing less.  Happy Birthday to Andy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2014, 08:40:30 am
Superb cake BZB.Happy Birthday Andy. ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Katiej on September 05, 2014, 10:58:12 am
Beautiful cake BZB. Happy birthday to Andy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on September 05, 2014, 11:19:46 am
Great cakes girls.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2014, 12:59:12 pm
Beautiful BZB. Best wishes to Andy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 05, 2014, 05:00:31 pm
Thank you, ladies 😘

Cake was very yummy. Even fussy pot DS9 loved it 😄

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/yzy6umym.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2014, 05:12:34 pm
Gorgeous layers BZB 8)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2014, 10:14:39 pm
BZB, that is perfect.  Congratulations.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2014, 12:18:58 am
Absolutely beautiful BZB, would love a piece myself.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: JulieO on September 06, 2014, 12:56:59 am
Thank you, ladies 😘

Cake was very yummy. Even fussy pot DS9 loved it 😄

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/yzy6umym.jpg)

That is perfect!  :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2014, 02:00:10 am
Beautiful cake BZB :)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2014, 05:21:37 am
That cake is devine!
I have been dying to join in this challenge, but first my machine broke and I had to wait (impatiently) for it to be repaired, and then when I got it back I was too sick to cook. Today I have plugged it in and started to cook. Dad has requested apple pie (with sultanas) for Father's Day lunch, so I have tried this forum recipe http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6237.0;prev_next=prev (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6237.0;prev_next=prev). I will assemble it and bake it tomorrow, and I've also made a batch of vanilla icecream to go with it.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/84302094012ca2d2ac795ffb2f8b95c2.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2014, 05:34:56 am
Have you entered anything into this year's Royal Adelaide Show Sue?
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2014, 05:44:36 am
No, I'm afraid not. The entries were due this week, but I was too sick to cook anything
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2014, 07:08:33 am
BZB that cake is awesome.
ES there is nothing quite like apple pie and ice cream.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2014, 07:12:29 am
That's bad luck Sue, I enjoyed looking for your winning entries last year.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 06, 2014, 07:45:57 am
Thank you CC, Chookie, Judy, Julie, Mab, ES and Cookie xx

Mmm...apple pie. Don't think I've made one before. Waiting to hear how yours turn out, Sue 😃
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: goldfish on September 06, 2014, 07:50:27 am
BZB that cake is awesome.
ES there is nothing quite like apple pie and ice cream.

I can't say it any better than that!! 

Many happy returns to your DH, BZB - that really is one heck of a cake!! :o

ED - it's been a cool and wet Saturday here in Sydney  . . . was just thinking Cookie's thoughts exactly!! ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 06, 2014, 10:29:25 am
I converted a recipe for Salted Caramel Sauce from GT.  Stirred it through Vanilla ice cream.   Have to say it is Yummy.   Need to test recipe again as some salty lumps formed in the bottom of saucepan.  Think the cream was too thick.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2014, 12:25:03 pm
DD bought a Lindt chocolate today that was salted caramel. I hope I get a tiny taste.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 07, 2014, 08:55:31 am
The apple pie and Icecream was very popular at lunch today. It's dad's favourite dessert and must have lots of sultanas or it won't pass muster. There was only one slice left for him to take home.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/07/yby2yzyh.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 07, 2014, 08:57:04 am
Looks lovely ES.Pleased to hear your Dad enjoyed it ;D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 07, 2014, 08:59:06 am
Thanks CC. I also made a gluten free version of Brons lemon sponge cake [URL][http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2076.0/URL]

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/07/9cd88c020d33d421e8c829be285d30ac.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 07, 2014, 09:16:20 am
You certainly have your cooking mojo back ES after your bout of flu ;) Looks lovely.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on September 07, 2014, 01:36:22 pm
Lovely cooking as always ES.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2014, 10:54:39 pm
ES,  apple pie looks delicious.
The salted Caramel Ice clean was a huge success.  Served it over waffles with more sauce on top.  Sorry , no photo.  Too busy cooking waffles and scooping Ice cream.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2014, 05:57:40 am
I can imagine it Chookie and it looks wonderful.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: courton on September 08, 2014, 11:01:44 am
Alerted by Astarra about Retromummy's yummy gluten free lemon and blue berry cake, I made it for Father's Day. It was delicious! Thank you Astarra ...and Retromummy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on September 10, 2014, 11:26:58 am
Made a lemon tea cake today. Recipe used 100mls of lemon juice which is great, but I still have a bucket of lemons to go...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/10/evyda5u8.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 10, 2014, 11:36:04 am
That is gorgeous, Kimmy 👍😄
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Katiej on September 10, 2014, 11:55:19 am
Beautiful cake Kimmy.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: astarra on September 10, 2014, 12:12:07 pm
Alerted by Astarra about Retromummy's yummy gluten free lemon and blue berry cake, I made it for Father's Day. It was delicious! Thank you Astarra ...and Retromummy.

you are most welcome, it was too nice not to share.  :) :)
retromummy has some yummy recipies.  :D
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 10, 2014, 05:49:27 pm
Gorgeous cake Kimmy 8)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on September 10, 2014, 09:35:57 pm
lovely Kimmy
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2014, 09:12:44 am
I copied Kimmy's Lemon Cake today. I'm not sure what I did but it seems very heavy. Boo hoo.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/11/ugavehun.jpg)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: obbie on September 11, 2014, 10:25:36 am
looks good Cookie :)
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: BeezeeBee on September 11, 2014, 11:58:46 am
It's so pretty, Cookie 😃
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on September 11, 2014, 12:27:52 pm
I love your tin cookie. Have you cut it yet to see if it's ok.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2014, 02:27:00 pm
Yes. The flavour is lovely but it is a bit heavy. Maybe I got the flours the wrong way round or something. I could serve it up with lemon custard.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Kimmyh on September 12, 2014, 10:50:41 am
Mmmm.....not sure cookie. Mine was a little heavy almost like a butter cake, but moist.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2014, 12:34:01 pm
I think it was me Kimmy. No worries.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2014, 09:35:59 am
I made a lovely slice today. It is all natural and the recipe was given to me by the lovely lady in the local T2. It has lots of nuts in it. I will post the recipe. Hopefully when I put the topping on I can get a photo. It was gobbled up last time.
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2014, 02:58:15 am
Should I post recipe for Peppermint Ice cream?
Title: Re: A New Challenge for Sweet Lovers
Post by: Cuilidh on October 15, 2014, 03:11:07 am
Should I post recipe for Peppermint Ice cream?
Of course!