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Post by lantana on Nov 8, 2016 8:10:58 GMT -5
This interesting apple cake is mentioned briefly in the latest issue of Eating Well with a comment to see the EW blog for the recipe. Here is the recipe link. It has not been reviewed yet, but I am curious about it. Do you think it will work as written with oat flour and flax seed as the structure of the cake? That is a little unusual to me, but I am willing to try!
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Post by karenw on Nov 8, 2016 19:41:08 GMT -5
I have made muffins using only oat flour and it has been successful for me. Never tried a cake, but I don't see why it won't work. The crumb/texture will definitely be different than a typical cake using AP flour, but if you don't mind the bit of "chew" or heartiness from the oats, give it a try. I am guessing it will complement the apple in this cake nicely.
Karen
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Post by mrswaz on Nov 9, 2016 10:36:20 GMT -5
I think it could work, but did you see the warning about waiting until it was fully cool before slicing into it? I might be tempted to let the cake cool in the pan as well.
Actually, I might consider baking it in a standard cake pan that you could slice and serve right from. It does sound tasty- I like adding oat flour to other baked goods.
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Post by lantana on Nov 10, 2016 20:57:34 GMT -5
After the recipe's warnings about the cake being soft, I cannot get it to release from the pan. I cooled it for 20 minutes, ran a knife around the edges, and inverted the pan over a plate. The cake is defying gravity. I've rapped it and drummed on the pan, with no luck. So, if you make this, I would recommend the usual grease-and-flour the pan method rather than just using coconut oil as the recipe recommends. Bad idea. I don't think I can get this cake out at all. I may take it to work with a plastic scoop and call it a day. It does smell delicious!
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Post by mrswaz on Nov 11, 2016 10:50:57 GMT -5
Oh no! I hope it still tasted good!
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Post by lantana on Nov 11, 2016 19:42:07 GMT -5
We'll I decided to give cake extraction one more try, with gusto. It seemed like one of those self-defense maneuvers -- pull cake downward on a big cutting board while thrusting the bent knee upward underneath the board... Out it came, in one piece. It tasted good but I think the flavor was better at the end of the day compared to this am. This seems to be a cake that could be made ahead and improve over 1-2 days. The texture is chewy/mucilaginous like oatmeal. I just labeled it an oatmeal cake with apples for work, and it was a hit. They ate it all. Yay.
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Post by Brenda on Nov 12, 2016 12:07:47 GMT -5
I can't help but laugh at the images you've created in my head, and the mucilaginous word rings there, too. hahahaha oh sorry sorry... but I don't think I've ever read anything like this before and tears are now in my eyes. This thread is a keeper. LOL LOL LOL ahahahahahahahahahahaha
Edited to add: Lantana (Alice) - I meant this in the best way. I hope you know that. I enjoyed your battling the cake story. I'm still laughing.
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Post by lantana on Nov 12, 2016 18:36:38 GMT -5
Hi Brenda,
Glad to make you laugh! It was quite a maneuver to get the cake out. I got to demonstrate it at work to my friends who also thought it was hilarious. And, well, the best word for the texture of the cake was either slimy or mucilaginous, so I took the high road. 
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