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The Big Food Flash

7 January, 2012 at 06:59 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 63
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Now then, I happen to know (from my lurking days!) that many of you are very good bakers/cooks!

I thought it might be fun to have a thread where we could post photos of some of the yummy food we have made.

I'll start us off (and set the bar nice and low..!!)

Strawberry Cheesecake Muffins, from the Hummingbird book.

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Latest activity by Spangler, 9 January, 2012 at 08:41
  • Flowmojo
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    Um i have lots, but heres my first weddng cake commission back in september Smiley smile


    annnnnnnnnnnnnd my take on the strawberry cheesecake cupcakes from the hummingbird book!


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  • sapphire_22
    Beginner September 2011
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    Nothing to flash atm, but would like the strawberry cheesecake cupcake recipe. They look amazing!

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  • ebony_rose
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    I've only been baking for 2 months, so i'm not that great ATM.

    This is what got me interested in baking, me and my friend made my wedding cake


    Some of my cupcakes.



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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    ^^ Last year's Christmas cake (not got a flash of this years on PC yet but it's a frozen planet inspired one)


    ^^ Victoria sponge cupcakes

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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    My daughter's birthday cake;


    My favourite; lemon cupcakes;


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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    This year's Frozen Planet Christmas Cake (sadly let down by my awful writing)


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    Very nice! they look amazing!

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  • Little Madam
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    Since getting married i've really gotten into baking. Like Aroha, they taste yummy, but my presentation leaves a lot to be desired!

    Today offering is a birthday cake for my friends birthdat tomorrow - a giant cupcake!


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  • stripeyrache
    Super February 2011
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    Some stuffed mushrooms pre-ovening:


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  • Spangler
    Beginner September 2010
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    Some fantastic cakes on here, ladies! Here are some of mine:




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  • Little Madam
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    I don't even like Mushrooms but they look awesome SR!

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  • Mrs M*
    Beginner August 2011
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    This is the cake i made for my son's birthday last January. First ever attempt at decorating a cake like this not quite the same legue as the cakes on here but thought i'd show it.


    My yummy cheesecake i made a couple of years ago.

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  • BumbleBrat
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    I also struggle with presentation!

    Brownies -

    Flapjack -

    Puff Pastry Mince pies -

    Rainbow Cake -

    Cookies -

    Double chocolate cream cake -

    Cinnamon Cookies -

    Choc cookies -

    Chilli Lasagne -

    Sausage Casserole -

    Apple & Raspberry tart -

    Coffee Cake -

    Cinnamon cookies -

    Coffee cream cake -

    Mince pie swirls, puff pastry mince pies and various sponge cakes -

    Cookies (Which were pink inside) -

    Pancakes -

    Mousey cake -

    Oreo Cupcakes -

    Oreo Cake -

    Banana loaf -

    Spinach and pesto lasagne -

    Carrot Cake -

    Cupcakes -

    Donuts for the elves at Christmas -

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  • BumbleBrat
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    Damn, foiled.. No baking involved. Melt chocolate.. Dip cheerios in, dip into sprinkles. Ta-da! Or dip into water, dip into icing sugar.

    The elves loved them.

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  • Little Madam
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    I am loving the heart mince pies!! I may have to give that one a go!

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  • jen_84
    Beginner August 2012
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    This is a trio of desserts I made for a dinner party - white chocolate mousse, marbled dark chocolate and white chocolate cheesecake and millionaire's shortbread.


    And this is half of the lemon and ginger treacle tart I made for my OH family on Christmas Day. The Christmas pudding wasn't mine!


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  • Big Apple
    Beginner February 2013
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    BumbleBrat wins the food porno award!!

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    Spangler, your cakes are fab!

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  • kharv
    Beginner March 2012
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    Spangler, I order you to move to Leeds and make me Cookie Monster cupcakes on my every whim.

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  • Flowmojo
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    oh bless you, i wouldnt go that far!!il dig outthe recipe for sapphire!!!

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  • Flowmojo
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    For sapphire (and anyone else who wants it!!)

    Makes: 12
    Preparation Time: 20 minutes
    Cooking Time: 25 minutes

    You will need

    120g plain flour
    140g caster sugar
    1½ tsp baking powder
    A pinch of salt
    40g unsalted butter, at room temperature
    120ml whole milk
    ½ tsp vanilla extract
    1 egg
    12 large strawberries, chopped into small pieces
    200g digestive biscuits
    12-hole cupcake tray, lined with paper cases

    For the frosting:
    300g icing sugar, sifted
    50g unsalted butter, at room temperature
    125g cream cheese, cold

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 170°C/325°F/gas mark 3. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and 40g of the unsalted butter in a free-standing electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric whisk) and beat on slow speed until you get a sandy consistency and everything is combined.

    2. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until all the ingredients are well mixed (scrape any unmixed ingredients from the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula). Add the egg and beat well for a few minutes to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.

    3. Divide the chopped strawberries between the paper cases. Spoon the cupcake mixture on top until two-thirds full and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to25 minutes, or until light golden and the sponge bounces back when touched. A skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean. Leave the cupcakes to cool slightly in the tray before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    4. Meanwhile, make the frosting by beating the icing sugar the remaining 20g of the unsalted butter together in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or use a handheld electric whisk) on medium-slow speed until the mixture comes together and is well mixed. Add the cream cheese in one go and beat it until it is completely incorporated. Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed. Continue beating until the frosting is light and fluffy, at least five minutes. Do not overbeat, as it can quickly become runny.

    5. Roughly break up the digestive biscuits and put them in a food processor. Process until finely ground. When the cupcakes are cold, spoon the cream cheese frosting on top and finish with a sprinkling of finely ground biscuits.

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  • leni-lw!
    Beginner November 2011
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    Wow!! your cakes etc are just fab and i agree - spangles i LOVE your cookie monster one ?

    sadly im a cant cook wont cook kinda gal..

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    See if works, posting from iPhone so bear with me... Deleted now

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  • Missus S
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    And the reason I have put on at least half a stone over Xmas!

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  • HatTrick
    Beginner September 2010
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    Here is the only thing I can contribute to this thread... my first ever homemade Spag Penne Bol. Not a jar of Dolmio in sight, I was so proud! ?

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  • JennyH10
    Beginner May 2013
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    My Mum's triple chocolate birthday cake;


    Princess castle birthday cake;


    Gingerbread house;


    Chocolate and hazelnut torte;


    Lemon and Poppy seed cupcakes;


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  • BumbleBrat
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    HT - Hate to break it to you; that's pasta ?

    Yum Jenny - I looooove lemon and poppyseed cakes/muffins!

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  • HatTrick
    Beginner September 2010
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    Oh yeah, I forgot normal people have spaghetti. H 'doesn't like it', so we have to have pasta. It's just the norm now!

    I shall re-phrase, It's my Penne Bol ?

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  • JennyH10
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    They're one of my faves too BB, do you want the recipe, it's sooo easy. That picture upsets me though because the one third row down, second one across has less icing than the others ?

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    Ooh yes please. I've never made them myself, I love them from Starbucks! ?

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