Apricot And Hazelnut Bran Cake Recipes

MIXED RED FRUIT, APRICOT AND HAZELNUT GALETTE

Steps:

• Remove the pastry from the freezer and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Leave it to thaw while you prepare the fruit, but don't keep it out of the freezer for too long. It will thaw quickly, and it is easiest to handle if it's cold. You want it just soft enough so that you can manipulate it.
• Combine the berries, apricots, plums, hazelnuts, almond extract and honey in a large bowl and gently toss together.
• Sprinkle the almond powder over the pastry, leaving a 2- to 3-inch border all around. Place the fruit on top. Fold the edges of the dough in over the fruit, pleating the edges as you work your way around the fruit to form a free-form tart that is roughly 9 inches in diameter. Place in the freezer on the baking sheet for 45 minutes to an hour. This helps the galette maintain its shape.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the galette from the freezer. Brush the pastry with the egg wash. Combine the tablespoon of sugar and the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the fruit and the crust. Place in the oven and bake 1 hour, until the fruit is bubbly and the juice is running out and caramelizing on the parchment. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

APRICOT HAZELNUT TORTE

Steps:

• Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. , In a bowl, combine the hazelnuts, flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, water and vanilla until lemon-colored. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar; set aside., In a small bowl with clean beater, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold a fourth of the dry ingredients into egg yolk mixture. Repeat three times. Fold in egg white mixture. , Spread batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a chilled large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in apricots. , Split each cake into two horizontal layers. Spread filling between layers and over sides of torte. Spread jam over top. Garnish with whipped cream, apricots and hazelnuts if desired. Store in refrigerator.

DATE BRAN CAKE

Steps:

• Place bran, water, egg, molasses and veggie oil in a small bowl. Mix lightly and let stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. (This timing is very important.)
• Place flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, soda and dates in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed for about 1/2 minute to blend well.
• Add the bran mixture and mix at medium speed to blend well. Do not overmix.
• Spread evenly in a well greased 8 inch square pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is firm in the centre and draws away from the sides of the pan.
• Cool the cake to room temperature and cut 3 x 4 into 12 equal portions.
• Use 1 square per serving.
• food exchange per serving- 1 bread and 1 fat.
• low sodium diets- omit salt.
• use low sodium baking powder.
• low cholesterol diets- omit egg.
• use 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute.

BRAN CAKE

Steps:

• Soak the bran, sugar, milk and fruit together for at least 2 hours. Add flour and pour into a loaf tin.
• Bake at 180C/350F/Gas 4 for 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
• Serve in slices. Dieters may consume an occasional slice as a treat!

CLASSIC CARROT BRAN CAKE

Steps:

• Blend together the oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pineapple juice.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices. Gradually add to the first mixture, beating until well blended.
• Stir in carrots, cereal, crushed pineapple and nuts.
• Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 F for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Makes 12 to 18 servings depending on how you cut them.

APRICOT AND HAZELNUT BRAN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius.
• Spray loaf tin or square cake tin with oil and line with baking paper.
• Combine the milk and all bran in a mixing bowl and soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add the flour, brown sugar, dried fruits, hazelnuts and bicarbonate of soda and mix well.
• Pour mix into prepared tin and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.