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Neesie 12-15-2013 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by ube quilting (Post 6457714)
Okay, I tried this recipe today and tasty as it is, I baked mine for a full forty five minutes, in the middle of the oven with accurate temperature. Ha ha!

The batter came up over the 9 x 13" cake pan. I had to add foil around the edges so as not to burn. My test skewer came out clean.

It was so fluffy, just like a souffle, wow!

One minute after taking it out of the oven it deflated and fell in on itself. It went from about 3.5" high to about 1" high. The outside golden brown "crust" is chewy and the center is just like pudding but stays together and can be cut.

Is this the way it should be? It isn't very pretty. I couldn't serve it as a dessert. What did I do wrong?

How long did you hand mix the batter? I did it till the mixture was just incorporated, did not over beat the batter.

What's up with this?

Help, please
peace

I haven't tried this yet but after reading your post, wonder if adding egg whites would help.

ube quilting 12-15-2013 09:04 AM

The egg whites are in the cake mix!

Neesie 12-15-2013 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by ube quilting (Post 6457739)
The egg whites are in the cake mix!

Yes, but was wondering if adding more would help counter the denseness/moistness of the pie filling.

I tend to experiment, when I bake. :)

madamekelly 12-15-2013 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by ube quilting (Post 6457714)
Okay, I tried this recipe today and tasty as it is, I baked mine for a full forty five minutes, in the middle of the oven with accurate temperature. Ha ha!

The batter came up over the 9 x 13" cake pan. I had to add foil around the edges so as not to burn. My test skewer came out clean.

It was so fluffy, just like a souffle, wow!

One minute after taking it out of the oven it deflated and fell in on itself. It went from about 3.5" high to about 1" high. The outside golden brown "crust" is chewy and the center is just like pudding but stays together and can be cut.

Is this the way it should be? It isn't very pretty. I couldn't serve it as a dessert. What did I do wrong?

How long did you hand mix the batter? I did it till the mixture was just incorporated, did not over beat the batter.

What's up with this?

Help, please
peace

EDIT: So should the amount of lemon be by weight or volume? I think that is the problem. I used two 22oz. by volume and took away the two oz. overage.

So which is it, please? I think I just waisted some good lemon filling.

I made this dessert using strawberry pie filling and you're right it isn't pretty. Powdered sugar can hide a multitude of ugly, and a fresh berry on top of each piece makes for a nice looking dessert. IMHO

topstitch 12-15-2013 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by Stitchnripper (Post 6450170)
I haven't made these yet but I am going to.

Two Ingredient Lemon Bars......
2 Ingredient Lemon Bars
Oh yeah you read that right only Two simple ingredients to make these melt in your mouth ( middle of the pie) lemon squares!
Yep this is like you cut your self a slice right out of the middle of the pie!
This is all you need:
1 box angel food cake mix( I use Betty Crocker)
2 cans lemon pie filling
I used two 21 oz cans of Comstock pie filling ( total of 42 oz)
Mix dry cake mix and cans of pie filling together in large bowl.
I just mixed it by hand...
Pour into greased 9 x 13″ baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until top is starting to brown.
NOTE...Mine took the full 25 minutes to get done and did not brown on top at all :))
Cool on wire rack and sprinkle with powered sugar. It has a melt in your mouth spongy texture.



tried these today, Sunday, They are wonderful

romanojg 12-17-2013 07:39 AM

I love quick and easy recipes especially this time of the yr so this will be on my list this yr. Maybe at my cookie bake this Saturaday. Easy to put together while mixing up and scooping the cookies.

Vat 12-19-2013 02:43 AM

I also tried it and mine turned out very heavy and gummy. Taste was pretty good but didn't like the texture at all.

Originally Posted by ube quilting (Post 6457714)
Okay, I tried this recipe today and tasty as it is, I baked mine for a full forty five minutes, in the middle of the oven with accurate temperature. Ha ha!

The batter came up over the 9 x 13" cake pan. I had to add foil around the edges so as not to burn. My test skewer came out clean.

It was so fluffy, just like a souffle, wow!

One minute after taking it out of the oven it deflated and fell in on itself. It went from about 3.5" high to about 1" high. The outside golden brown "crust" is chewy and the center is just like pudding but stays together and can be cut.

Is this the way it should be? It isn't very pretty. I couldn't serve it as a dessert. What did I do wrong?

How long did you hand mix the batter? I did it till the mixture was just incorporated, did not over beat the batter.

What's up with this?

Help, please
peace

EDIT: So should the amount of lemon be by weight or volume? I think that is the problem. I used two 22oz. by volume and took away the two oz. overage.

So which is it, please? I think I just waisted some good lemon filling.


adamae 01-10-2014 04:50 PM

lemon pudding mix infinitely better
 
Infinitely better is the packaged pie/pudding mixes than canned lemon filling. Making it in the microwave is a breeze! Just be sure it is the cook kind. I have used tthese for years. Does anyone remember when it had a little round ball in the powder? The aroma was glorious. Thanks for sharing recipe.


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