Steaming cakes?

[faffa_70]

Brilliant idea with the egg rings Chookie  thank you 

[kezza]

I thought it would be okay using a dish as I made the cheesecake in the varoma and that was in a tin, so I didn't think the steaming would be an issue.

[Thermomixer]

Over the last few months I have been experimenting with different sizes in pyrex and similar dishes.  To avoid blocking up the steam holes,  sit an egg ring under the dish.  I have been carting the Varoma around with me,  when i go shopping.      the shop assistants have been very helpful,  and I now have a variety of dishes, ( some with lids and some without).

LOL - I did the same thing Chookie    Really wish Vorwerk would make some dishes designed to fit.  I have a small cupboard with dishes of various shapes & sizes to go into the Varoma

I use the lids off plastic containers for the same thing.

kezza - it is always worth a try - I keep trying things in the varoma.

[AmandaN]

I bought a pack of 6 Texas muffin silicone forms that I intend to try steaming.  I am a little concerned though as they are tall and that there might not be enough room under the lid for a good flow of steam.  Still.....they were only $10...worth a try.

[kezza]

Let us know how you went with these Amanda

[achookwoman]

Amanda,  you might have to do just 4 at a time in the bottom steamer.   This is how I did my small Xmas Puds.  Very successful, and with 800mls. of water ,  didn't need topping up in the hour they took to cook.

[cookie1]

I only used the bottom of the Varoma when I did my Christmas puddings. Just have to do a couple of batches.