GF DF Blender-Batter Waffles & Pancakes (with photos)

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Cake: http://quirkycooking.blogspot.com/2009/07/blender-batter-berry-cake-gf-df.html

I made this blender batter cake today, but I don't think it turned out quite right.  My raspberries ended up on the bottom of the cake and the topping went all through it (not good considering it is a crunchy topping).  Jo's cake looks so beautiful in the photo on her blog so I'm wondering where I went wrong.  I did deviate from the recipe a little - I used cow's milk instead of almond milk, raspberries instead of mixed berries and a medium sized square cake tin instead of a large rectangular baking dish.

My mixture was firm when I put the berries and topping on so i don't think the cows milk or mixture was the problem.  Is a baking dish a cake tin or a glass/ceramic type dish??  Perhaps I used the wrong type of dish or need to buy a bigger size tin.  I would love to perfect this one.  Any suggestions??? 

[quirkycooking]

Hmmmm.... the only thing I can think of is the size of the tin - mine a large glass pyrex dish, 3 qt/2.8 lt.  But I don't think it would matter if it's metal or glass.  Was the mixture not too thin?  I just sprinkle the berries (or apple or whatever fruit I have) over the top, then sprinkle over the topping, and I've never had the topping sink in too much, although the fruit sometimes does.  Maybe try a different grain - you can use the same amount of spelt / wheat grain... although no good if you want gluten free.  Sorry, I'm stumped! 

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I thought the size of the dish might have made a difference too Jo.  I will try my pyrex dish next time.

P.S - Is still being eaten - just a little crunchy in places. 

[meganjane]

I've just finished making this and it's in the oven! My batter was nice and thick this morning, then when I added the last bits and blended it, it was a lot thinner - also had heated to 37! My berries sunk into the batter a bit, but the topping didn't, so fingers crossed!

[Thermomixer]

Good work MJ - how did it go?  Photos?

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I have been waiting to see how MJ's topping went.  Hopefully it didn't sink like mine.  I may have to give it another try as I love the idea of making cakes from brown rice. 

[achookwoman]

Iv'e got an electric non stick waffle iron.   (Sunbeam I think)  It's terrific.  Wasn't very expensive.   Aldi have them sometimes,  but they don't get hot enough.   Will definitely have a go at this recipe.   Thanks Quirkycooking.

[cathy79]

Made buckwheat pikelets today.  Beautiful batter, nice and thick and fluffy.  I had a small taste of the batter, and it tasted a little funny, so added 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to neutralise the taste.  We've never had buckwheat before, so maybe that's what it tastes like plain.  My girls normally eat their pikelets plain, no jam or honey etc so these were delicious with the small sweet addition.

[Meagan]

Well I have just ordered a waffle maker with my commonwealth bank awards points Who said those points things were never worth anything lol! So this is on my list when it arrives 

[Meagan]

The waffle maker arrived this week but being sick means it hasn't had a look in. Might see how I am feeling on Sunday and have a go with this recipe then.