Cakes

BANANA LOAF

125g butter, melted

½cup sugar 2 x 60g eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated

2 ripe medium bananas, peeled and mashed 1½ cups self raising flour

½cup milk

1.Cream butter and sugar in the small mixing bowl on Speed 7 until light and fluffy.

2.Using Speed 3 add eggs one at a time, then gradually add vanilla, lemon rind and mashed bananas.

3.Gradually add flour and milk alternately then continue beating for 5 minutes.

4.Pour into a lightly greased and base lined 23cm loaf pan.

5.Bake in a moderate oven 180ºC for 25-30 minutes or until cooked and golden brown.

6.Cool for 5 minutes, turn out and cool on rack.

7.When cold, ice with Cream Cheese Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

40g butter, softened

¼cup cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup icing sugar, sifted

1.Cream butter, cream cheese and lemon juice in the small mixing bowl on Speed 7 until light and fluffy.

2.Using speed 4, gradually add icing sugar and mix until smooth.

Use as required.

APPLE AND CINNAMON TEACAKE

180g butter, chopped

½cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

4 x 60g eggs

1 ¼ cups self raising flour

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½cup milk

2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced

2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

1.Cream butter and sugar in the small mixing bowl on Speed 7 until light and fluffy, beat in rind.

2.Using Speed 3 add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

3.Sift flour and cinnamon together.

4.Gradually add spiced flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, continue beating for 5 minutes.

5.Lightly grease a 20cm spring form pan.

6.Layer half of the apple slices on the base of the pan, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar.

7.Pour half of the prepared cake mixture over the apples, layer remaining apple, sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar then cover with remaining cake mixture.

8.Bake in moderate oven 180ºC for 60 minutes until cooked and golden.

9.Cool for 5 minutes, turn out and cool slightly on rack.

Serve warm with whipped cream.

R13

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Breville BEM200 manual Banana Loaf, Cream Cheese Frosting, Apple and Cinnamon Teacake
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BEM200 specifications

The Breville BEM200 is a versatile and powerful stand mixer designed to enhance your baking experience. With its sleek design and robust features, this appliance is a favorite among both amateur bakers and seasoned professionals.

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Overall, the Breville BEM200 stand mixer combines power, versatility, and user-friendly features, making it an essential tool for any kitchen. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this stand mixer promises to elevate your baking experience and inspire culinary creativity.
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