No, that's not a giant donut. It's this month's Daring Baker's challenge from author Shuna Fish Lydon of Eggbeater and her signature caramel cake. The challenge was hosted by Dolores, along with Alex, Jenny, and alternative baker Natalie. If you have the need to satisfy a sweet craving, this recipe may well cure you of that forever. It is S-W-E-E-T! Too sweet for me, actually. I mean, I'm always trying to cut sugar out of my recipes, and here I am eating it by the pound for this challenge. I stopped counting the sugar after the first 4 cups of it! Here's to hoping it doesn't go straight to my hips or butt ;)
I had to make a few substitutions like Earth Balance instead of margerine, ground flax instead of eggs, and almond milk instead of dairy milk. I've never made caramel syrup before, it wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be. But I have to admit, I was wearing heavy oven mitts after reading the disclaimer about having a bowl of ice water ready to plunge your hands into if any caramel should land on your skin.
Once it was all said and done, I gathered up some girlfriends and we dug in. Everyone thought it was fantastic, though we all felt naughty eating it because it has about, oh, a zillion calories. I'm gonna work those calories off tomorrow at the mall doing some speed shopping...or trying to, anyways.
4 comments:
Your cake is so beautiful - it reminds me of a big, maple glazed dount! Here's to speed shopping! (I only say that because I *hate* shopping, so I'm always excited if it goes fast!
Lovely job! The giant "donut" looks tasty!
I certainly don't think it's a bad thing that it looks like a donut- It really is about as decadent, but even more delicious!
And Happy belated Thanksgiving to you too. :)
BLIMEY!!
It looks freaking delicious!!!
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