Mexican mango cake 

 

Ingredients

For the cake:

340 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan

300 g plain flour + 60 g cornflour, sifted together, plus more for pan (see note)

1½ tsps baking powder

½ tsp salt

6 large eggs

2½ tsps vanilla essence

570 g caster sugar

145 ml buttermilk

For the topping:

450 g chopped fresh or frozen and thawed mango

2 tbsps water, plus extra, as needed

280 g caster sugar, plus extra, as needed

115 g cream cheese

2 tbsps tequila (optional)

Edible flowers as garnish (optional) 

Method 

For the cake:


1) Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Liberally butter and flour a 25 cm tube or Bundt pan.
2) Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the 340 g of butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. In batches, add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and ending with the flour mixture.
3) Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool completely in the pan. Invert the cake onto the wire rack, then put it on a cake plate or platter.

For the topping:


1) Combine the mango, water, sugar cream cheese and tequila, if using, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and thick, adding extra water, if needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness with extra sugar, if needed.
2) Spoon the mango topping evenly over the top of the cake and decorate with edible flowers, if desired.
3) Cut into slices and serve.

Fast and Friendly Meatballs 

 

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs.
   

  Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil, and place it in the oven while preheating.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, and bread crumbs using your hands. Using an ice cream scoop if possible, form the meat into golf ball sized meatballs. Place about 1 inch apart in the hot baking dish. Press down to flatten the bottom just slightly.
• Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn them over, and continue baking for about 5 more minutes, or until somewhat crispy on the outside. Serve with pasta and sauce or however you'd like.
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• Crispy Fish Fillets 

   

  Ingredients 

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
• 1/4 cup oil for frying
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets sole
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Directions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, mustard, and salt; set aside. Place the potato flakes in another shallow dish.
2. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture. Dredge the fillets in the potato flakes, making sure to completely coat the fish. For extra crispy, dip into egg and potato flakes again.
4. Fry fish fillets in oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.