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Banana Cake

Serves 10

180g butter, room temperature, chopped

1 ½ cups raw sugar

2eggs

2¼ cups self raising flour ½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 ½ cups very ripe mashed banana

1.Preheat oven to 180°c. Grease and line a 20cm baba pan.

2.Using the Mixmaster bowl with the bowl speed set on High, beat butter and sugar on High speed (7) until well combined.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition.

3.Take bowl speed to Low and reduce mixing speed to Low (1-2), add sifted dry ingredients and combined buttermilk, vinegar and vanilla in two batches. Add bananas and mix until combined.

4.Pour mixture into prepared tin and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.

5.Allow cake to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Glazed Orange Poppy Seed Cake

Serves 8

125g butter, softened

 

¾ cup caster sugar

 

1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind

2 eggs

1 cup self raising flour

1/3 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup poppy seeds

Glaze

2 teaspoons orange zest

½cup orange juice

½cup caster sugar

1.Preheat oven to 180°c. Grease and line and 20cm cake tin.

2.Using the Mixmaster bowl with the bowl speed set on High, cream butter, sugar and rind on High speed (7), until light and fluffy.

3.Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.

4.Take bowl speed to Low and reduce mixing speed to Low (1), and add flour and milk in two batches; mix until just combined. Mix through poppy seeds.

5.Spread mixture into prepared tin and cook in oven for about 50 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer.

6.Meanwhile combine the zest, orange juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir oven a low heat until the sugar has dissolved; bring to the boil, simmer for 2 minutes.

7.Turn cake out on to a cooling tray with a baking tray underneath. Using a wooden skewer, poke several holes into the cake then pour the hot syrup over the hot cake.

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Sunbeam MX7700 manual Banana Cake, Preheat oven to 180c. Grease and line a 20cm baba pan, Glazed Orange Poppy Seed Cake
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MX7700 specifications

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One of the standout characteristics of the Sunbeam MX7700 is its robust 350-watt motor. This powerful engine ensures that the mixer can handle a wide range of tasks with ease, from mixing light batters to kneading dense doughs. The machine comes with a six-speed control system that allows users to select the perfect speed for any recipe. Whether you're gently folding in ingredients or whipping egg whites to stiff peaks, the precise speed adjustments help achieve optimal results.

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In conclusion, the Sunbeam MX7700 stand mixer is a standout kitchen appliance that offers power, versatility, and ease of use. Its advanced features, including a strong motor, large mixing bowl, and multiple speed settings, make it suitable for a variety of tasks, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of home bakers and cooks alike. Whether you’re whipping up a quick batter or developing a complex recipe, the MX7700 delivers reliable performance and impressive results every time.
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