Looking for 2 recipes. 1 for Carmel cake . aka millionaires shortbread and 1 for tablet?!
- Caramel Shortbread
Caramel Shortcake is often called "Millionaires' Shortbread" - presumably because it is so rich. I have to confess this is one of my favourites when eating out anywhere which has "home baking" on the menu.
Ingredients (Biscuit Base):
8oz (200g or two US cups) plain flour
6oz (150g or 1? US sticks) margarine
30z (75g or half US cup) caster (fine white) sugar
Ingredients (Filling):
2oz (25g or ? US stick) margarine
2oz (25g or between a ? and a ? US cup) soft brown sugar
A large tin of condensed milk
Ingredients (Topping):
8oz (200g or one US cup) light brown chocolate
Method:
Rub the margarine and flour together in a bowl until you have a mix which is similar to breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9" (23cm) square tin which has been lined with baking parchment. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 170C/340F (160C/320F if fan assisted) for approximately 35 minutes until it is golden brown. Allow the base to cool.
Heat the filling ingredients together in a pot, making sure that you stir it constantly (otherwise it will stick!) until it begins to simmer. Continue stitting until it thickens (which it should do in a few minutes). Spread the filling evenly over the base and again allow to cool.
Melt the chocolate so that you can spread it over the filling.
When it has cooled and you are ready to eat it, cut up into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.
Tablet Ingredients:
1 teacup of milk
Large tin of condensed milk
900g of sugar
100g of butter
Tablet Cooking Directions:
1. Melt the butter and sugar. Add the condensed milk and the teacup of milk.
2. Stir and turn up the heat and keep stirring until it reaches boiling point.
3. Turn the heat down low and stir for 45 minutes (chair and book optional!)
4. Remove from the heat and beat 60 times with a wooden spoon. Put a wee bit on a plate and if it sets then it's ready to be put onto the shallow trays.
5. Score the tablet surface marking into squares and allow to set and get cold.
6. Best washed down with Irn Bru!
Answers: Traditional Scottish Recipes
- Caramel Shortbread
Caramel Shortcake is often called "Millionaires' Shortbread" - presumably because it is so rich. I have to confess this is one of my favourites when eating out anywhere which has "home baking" on the menu.
Ingredients (Biscuit Base):
8oz (200g or two US cups) plain flour
6oz (150g or 1? US sticks) margarine
30z (75g or half US cup) caster (fine white) sugar
Ingredients (Filling):
2oz (25g or ? US stick) margarine
2oz (25g or between a ? and a ? US cup) soft brown sugar
A large tin of condensed milk
Ingredients (Topping):
8oz (200g or one US cup) light brown chocolate
Method:
Rub the margarine and flour together in a bowl until you have a mix which is similar to breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar. Spread the mixture evenly into a 9" (23cm) square tin which has been lined with baking parchment. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 170C/340F (160C/320F if fan assisted) for approximately 35 minutes until it is golden brown. Allow the base to cool.
Heat the filling ingredients together in a pot, making sure that you stir it constantly (otherwise it will stick!) until it begins to simmer. Continue stitting until it thickens (which it should do in a few minutes). Spread the filling evenly over the base and again allow to cool.
Melt the chocolate so that you can spread it over the filling.
When it has cooled and you are ready to eat it, cut up into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.
Tablet Ingredients:
1 teacup of milk
Large tin of condensed milk
900g of sugar
100g of butter
Tablet Cooking Directions:
1. Melt the butter and sugar. Add the condensed milk and the teacup of milk.
2. Stir and turn up the heat and keep stirring until it reaches boiling point.
3. Turn the heat down low and stir for 45 minutes (chair and book optional!)
4. Remove from the heat and beat 60 times with a wooden spoon. Put a wee bit on a plate and if it sets then it's ready to be put onto the shallow trays.
5. Score the tablet surface marking into squares and allow to set and get cold.
6. Best washed down with Irn Bru!
DOUBLE CARAMEL CAKE
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. boiling water
3/4 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs, unbeaten
3 c. sifted cake flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Melt the 1/3 cup sugar in heavy skillet, stirring constantly until deep brown syrup is formed (caramelized). Remove from heat and slowly stir in boiling water. Set syrup aside to cool. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in 4 tablespoons cooled syrup. Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with combined milk and vanilla, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Pour into 2 (9 inch) layer pans lined with greased and floured brown paper.
Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Let stand in pans a few minutes, then remove to turn out. Peel off paper and cool on racks. Frost when cool.
CARAMEL FROSTING:
3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. and 2 tbsp. light cream or half and half
1/2 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix sugar and cream and cook over low heat to soft-ball stage (235 degrees on candy thermometer). Remove from heat, add butter and cool. Add vanilla and beat until frosting is spreading consistency. A little cream may be added if frosting becomes too thick. Spread between layers, on top and sides of cake.
SCOTTISH TABLET
1 kg sugar
1 large tin of condensed milk
100 g of unsalted butter
100 ml milk
100 ml water
2 drops vanilla essence (if required)
You will need a large bowl (microwave safe), large heavy based pot (not non-stick), wooden spoon (for all the stirring), and a greased baking tray.
In a large microwave safe bowl, melt sugar, milk, water and butter in the microwave (high power) for approximately 10 mins (until the sugar has completly dissolved).
Check and stir every few minutes. Do not allow the mixture to overflow. Transfer mixture to a heavy-based pot (not non-stick).
Bring back to a boil over medium heat, stirring all the time for approximately another 10 minutes. Be careful not to allow the mixture to overflow.
Take off heat if required. Add tin of condensed milk (lower the heat a little), stirring again until the mixture goes from light to dark brown, approximately 10 minutes again. Add vanilla essence if required.
To test if the mixture is ready, drop a little into a cup of cold water; if it forms a little hard ball it is ready. If not, keep stirring and checking aforementioned until it does.
When mixture is ready, remove from heat and beat for 5 minutes, until all the bubbles are gone. Pour mixture into a greased baking tray and wait to set and cool.
Mark into squares when setting. You should see the mixture 'crystallizing'.
Eat when completely cold and set.
Be very careful making this recipe - do not allow the mixture to boil over the bowl or pot and watch out for splashes.
Here's one for the Millionaire's Shortbread
3/4 cup (1 1/2 stick) (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
CARAMEL FILLING:
1 - 14 ounce (396 grams) can Dulce de Leche or sweetened condensed milk
CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Grease with butter (or use a cooking spray) a 9 x 9 inch (23 x 23 cm) pan.
FOR SHORTBREAD: In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the flour and salt and beat until the dough just comes together. Press onto the bottom of your greased pan and bake for about 20 minutes, or until pale golden in color. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.
FOR CARAMEL FILLING: If using Dulce de Leche then simply warm the caramel in the microwave or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. If using sweetened condensed milk, pour the milk into a heatproof bowl and place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Cover and cook, over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 to 60 minutes or until the milk has thickened and has turned a light caramel color. Remove from heat and beat until smooth. Pour the caramel over the baked shortbread and leave to set.
Note: You can also do this step in a microwave oven. Place the sweetened condensed milk in a large microwaveable bowl and cook on medium power for about 4 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time. Reduce the powder to medium-low and continue to cook for another 8 to 12 minutes, or until the milk has thicken and has turned a light caramel color. Remove from microwave and beat until smooth.
FOR TOPPING: Melt the chocolate and butter either in the microwave oven or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the caramel and leave to set. Cut the shortbread into pieces using a sharp knife.
Store the shortbread in the refrigerator to keep the chocolate nice and firm.
I have no clue what a tablet cake is. Sorry.
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Recipe for Millionaires Shortbread below. Not sure what tablet is.
Servings: makes 24 squares
Level of difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
For the base
225g plain flour
100g caster sugar
225g butter
100g Semolina
175g butter
175g caster sugar
4 tbsp golden syrup
1 x 397g can condensed milk
200g plain chocolate, broken into pieces
Method
1. Set the oven to 160C/gas2. Lightly grease a 20cm x 33cm oblong/ Swiss roll tin.
2. Place all the ingredients for the base into a food processor and whizz together until they form a smooth dough (if preferred this can be done by hand in a bowl).
3. Press the mixture into the base of the Swiss roll tin and prick with a fork. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until golden and firm. Set aside to cool.
4. To make the topping, place the butter, sugar, syrup and condensed milk into a saucepan and stir over a low heat until the butter has melted.
5. Bubble the mixture gently for five to eight minutes, stirring all the time until thick and fudge-like. Pour over the cold shortbread in an even layer. Leave to cool.
6. Melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.
7. Pour the chocolate over the toffee and leave to set. Cut into small squares and store in an airtight tin.
Solid vegetable shortening for greasing the pans
Flour for dusting the pans
1 package (18.25 ounces) plain white cake mix
1 cup whole milk
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Quick Caramel Frosting (see below)
Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans with solid vegetable shortening, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set the pans aside.
Place the cake mix, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minutes. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more, scraping the sides down again if needed. The batter should look well blended. Divide the batter between the prepared pans, smoothing it out with the rubber spatula. Place the pans in the oven side by side.
Bake the cakes until they are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed with your finger, 27 to 29 minutes. Remove the pans from the oven and place them on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Run a dinner knife around the edge of each layer and invert each onto a rack, then invert them again onto another rack to that the cakes are right side up. Allow them to cool completely, 30 minutes more.
Meanwhile, prepare the Quick Caramel Frosting.
Place one cake layer, right side up, on a serving platter. Spread the top with the warm frosting. Place the second layer, right side up, on top of the first layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with clean, smooth strokes. Work quickly, as the frosting will set. (If the frosting gets too hard to work with, place the pan back over low heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to soften it up.) Once the frosting has set, slice and serve.
Store this cake, covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze, wrapped in foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw the cake overnight on the counter before serving.
Quick Caramel Frosting
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Place the butter and brown sugars in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir and cook until the mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, stir, and bring the mixture back to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until the frosting is smooth.
Use immediately (while still warm) to frost the cake of your choice or the frosting will harden. If it does harden while you are frosting the cake, simply place the pan back over low heat and stir until the frosting softens up.
Makes 3 cups, enough to frost a 2- or 3-layer cake
3 dried ancho peppers, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons whole coriander
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 canned chipotle chile, chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, hand crushed
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons masa harina
1/2 tablet Mexican chocolate (about 1 1/2 ounces)
Grated queso fresco, for garnish
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
In a small dry skillet over low heat add the ancho peppers, oregano, paprika, coriander, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until they begin to smell, about 2 minutes. Put the spices into a spice mill or food processor and grind until they are powdered. Set aside.
Heat a large heavy bottomed casserole over medium heat; add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the onions. Cook until the onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Pat the beef dry and season it with salt and pepper. Add it to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until it has browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the toasted spice mix, the garlic, chipotle, jalapeno, tomatoes, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Season with salt and stir well. Add some hot water until the meat is just covered with liquid. Return to the boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the meat and shred it with a fork. Return it to the pot, stir in the masa harina and chocolate, and cook for another 10 minutes, uncovered, to thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with the queso fresco, cilantro, and lime for garnish.
i couldn't find anything that involved microwaving sorry
Scottish Tablet
Ingredients:.
500g/18oz/2 cups granulated sugar.
60g/2oz/one quarter cup butter.
3? tablespoons condensed milk.
170ml/6 floz/three quarters cup water.
1 teaspoon vanilla
Method:.
1.Grease a tin.
2. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan and heat until the butter has melted and sugar has dissolved.
3. Bring the mixture to the boil. It is important to stir continuously at this point so the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
4. Bring the mixture down to simmer for approximately 10 minutes. The mixture should be thick and the colour should have turned from white to caramel.
5. Take the pan from the hob and place it on a heat resistant surface for about 5 minutes.
6. After the 5 minutes beat the mixture really hard. At this point it will start to set.
7. Before the mixture sets, use a wooden spoon to transfer it into the prepared tin. You will find it sets almost straight away.
8. Before it has completely set, cut the tablet into bitesize pieces and leave it to cool and set hard for 5 minutes.