Thursday, May 30, 2013

Recipe: Maple pumpernickel microwave cakes

The technique on these cakes is really fun, but the magic is in how incredibly tasty they are.  The fact that the flavour is pumpernickel makes it adaptable as a bread item on a savory plate, while the sheer dark and sweet deliciousness makes it work as well as a dessert.  Pair these up with smoked salmon and a cream cheese aoli one day, then macerated cherries and vanilla ice cream the next - it all works.

You will need:

160g / 5.6oz                        eggs (about 3)
80g / 2.8oz                          unsalted butter
70g / 2.5oz                          flour
50g / 1.8oz                          sugar
25g / 0.9oz                          molasses
25g / 0.9oz                          maple syrup
10g / 0.4oz                          cocoa powder
3g / 0.1oz                            ground caraway

Method:

 - put all ingredients into a bar blender and mix very well
 - strain through a chinois into an iSi gun
 - charge well - 2 for a 500ml / 2C canister, or 4 for a 1L / 1qt canister
 - shake well
 - punch a few holes in the bottom of a few 500ml / 2C plastic tubs
 - spray the mix into the tub until about the halfway mark
 - microwave for 45 seconds to a minute, depending on the power of your microwave
 - turn the tub upside down to cool and aerate (the holes allow steam to escape)
 - once cool, run a knife around the edge to loosen and remove
 - serve, or store in an airtight container for service later (these are best served the same day)

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