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APPLE-TOPPED CAKE

December 17, 2016 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments

6 oz SR
2 oz cornflour
6 oz butter or marg
6 oz caster sugar
3 eggs
rind & juice of 1 lemon
3/4 lb cooking apples
1 oz melted butter
2 oz flaked almonds
1 oz white sugar

Grease & line an oblong tin 11 x 7 x 1.25″ deep with greased baking paper on base & sides.

Sift flour & cornflour together. Cream fat & sugar til light & fluffy, beat in eggs one at a time.
Stir in lemon rind and juice, and fold in flour. Turn into prepared tin, smooth over with knife.

Peel, core & slice apples and lay over surface of cake. Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with almonds. Bake just above centre of a mod-hot oven (375 degrees F) for 35-40 mins til golden brown and cooked through. Cool on wire rack, remove paper when cool. Sprinkle with a little sugar for serving.

MARSHMALLOW PAVLOVA with strawberries

October 22, 2016 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments

1.Make up a container of instant pavlova mix according to directions. Place mixture into a 23cm square tin, lined with baking paper. Bake at 180 degree c for 35-40 minutes. Stand 10 mins before turning out onto a serving plate.

2.Heat 1 jar of redcurrant jelly with a good splash of orange juice, stir until mixture is smooth. Cut 1 punnet strawberries into slices, add to the redcurrant mixture and cook for 1 minute.

3.Serve a square of pavlova with a spoonful of strawberries and sauce.

NOTE: Try folding 1 cup of toasted flaked almonds into the pav mix before baking.