Carribean Carrot Cake

[sabimby]

I made the Carribean Carrot Cake the other day. It was yummy although slightly undercooked, but I had to transfer the mixture to another bowl and mix in the carrot and cocount. Didn't matter what speed I put TM on, it wouldn't mix together. Sounded like the blades just wouldn't turn...

Has anyone else had this happen? And was yours undercooked for the time stated in the EDC?

It also happened when I was trying to mix popcorn in a recipe from the snacks cookbook.

[Thermomixer]

..., but I had to transfer the mixture to another bowl and mix in the carrot and cocount. Didn't matter what speed I put TM on, it wouldn't mix together. Sounded like the blades just wouldn't turn...

Has anyone else had this happen?

Hasn't happened but heard that it may happen if a large chunk of hard veg gets caught between the blade and side of bowl.

Haven't tried the cake, so not sure about times.

[brazen20au]

usually when it won't mix it's because the blades have created an air bubble - the worst thing you can do is turning the speed up (which is usually the first thing i do, not sure about anyone else lol). usually opening, and giving it a good stir with a spatula then mixing on a slightly lower speed should help. (haven't made this particular cake though)

[sabimby]

okay thanks, i'll try mixing with the spatula.

the carrot was already grated, so don't think it would have been a large chunk issue.

the cake was great, would recommend trying it!

[meganjane]

I have found that when there's a large amount of mixture, anything you add doesn't mix in. I turn up the speed for a second just to incorporate the ingredients. Eg. Add pasta to the Minestrone today and it just sat on top, so gave a quick whizz on  and then it was fine.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

That's what I have started doing too MJ - ever since I cooked a "layered" bolognaise one day! 

[judydawn]

Sometimes it is just easier to mix it all together with a spatula 

[willmac]

This is now one of my favourite cakes to make in TM. I also have to just mix it with spatula as just won't mix in bowl. Mine also take a lot longer than the recipe states, but well worth the wait.

[containergirl]

I haven't made this cake but have had the same problem with my carrot cake recipe in the TMX.  DD has repeatedly asked, can't we just do it the old way.  To which her mother wants to growl, 'no, I want to get it right in the TMX'. 

Will try the buzzing up for a second though...although not if DD sees me trying to make carrot cake 

[willowfox]

Another who loves this cake:)

[Thermomixer]

I like it too.

Good to see you here WF 

[hools003]

I made this yummy cake the other day and it was a big hit with the whole family, especially with the cream cheese frosting!! I have a silicon ring tin and i used that.  It took about 1hour 40 mins, but i checked after an hour.
It is so moist and lasted quite a while as it was so big!!!

Julia

[cookie1]

Thanks, I'm afraid I haven't made this one yet, even though I love carrot cake.

[nix]

 
Just made it because I had a glut of carrots to use from the garden. Hubby and I just had a slice and it was perfect. Delicious and soooo moist.  But it is HUGE. Next time I will split mixture in half and do two loaf tins and freeze one.

I used almonds instead of walnuts (I hate walnuts)

Cooking time for mine was 65 mins in fan forced at 170C.

[meganjane]

I've since changed my method when things won't mix well. I use the  setting. I use this for all cakes, biscuit mixtures etc. It works brilliantly and doesn't overmix.