Dump Cake

[lordkenmore]

More seriously...

Like Toploader55, I personally have concerns about the ingredients. Cake mixes that contain weird sounding chemicals, which are then doused with soft drinks that contain HFC or fake sweeteners... Apart from the thought that this combination would be overwhelming sweet, I cannot help but think it's probably not the best idea nutritionally...

Of course, I suppose one can argue that cakes in general are not particularly good for one. Even so, I still feel more comfortable with the idea of a real cake, baked with nothing but real ingredients that were used in kitchens 60 years ago.

 

[lordkenmore]

I am also cringing at some of the ideas in the slow cooker meal video, such as the meatloaf idea (at about 1:04 on the video) where meatloaf is placed on top of wrapped potatoes to bake. These days, if I'm working with meat in general (and certainly ground beef), I am very careful about food safety. I want it in a situation where it will start cooking as fast as possible. I don't want meat sitting around in a loaf pan on top of potatoes for five hours waiting for the heat from the slow cooker to arrive.

 

[whirlcool]

If you like things with rum in it, try this one.

Rum Pudding Pie

This recipe is prepared in TWO parts.

Part 1.

1 Box Betty Crocker Yellow Bundt Cake Mix ( The kind with pudding in it)
1 Stick Butter
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Light Bacardi Rum
1 Cup Chopped Pecans

Combine the Cake Mix, Rum and Water. Then, using a cake pan, grease and flour pan. Now, line with the pecans and add the cake mixture over this. Bake at 350 F. for 45 minutes. Let cool and then remove from the cake pan to a plate. Note: this is a single layer pie.

Part 2.

1 Stick Butter
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2-3/4 Cup Bacardi Light Rum

In a sauce pan combine the butter and the sugar. Remove from heat, cool only slightly,and then add the rum. Punch holes in the top of the cake prepared in part 1 of this recipe, and cover the top and sides the the cake with this glaze mixture. Cool in refrigerator overnight.

 

[norgeway]

I bought this cookbook...

Simply because I collect cookbooks, Not very healthy, but what dessert is, I have tried a few of the recipes but really, I would rather make most things from scratch if I have the time,..My Grandmother wouldn't have a mix in the house, She hated the artificial flavorings..Nothing but Sauers Pure Vanilla and Lemon for her!!LOL

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Tom and Lord K.

 

I used to love cake, Bread, and the like.  but when I found out I have Hypoglycemia almost 40 years ago, that put the Ky-bosh on sweets. Then Other health issues came along so I really try to examine everything under the microscope before  I indulge.  I have been baking with Organic flour, organic Coconut Sugar and other more Natural Ingredients when I do decide to give in.  I know that it is still not on my dietary list, but at least there are minimal or no chemicals at all. For all I know the USDA is slapping their USDA Organic stickers on foods that are not Organic but for me I'm under the illusion that is better for me.

 

[filterflo58]

Julia Child..must be turning in her grave.

 

[filterflo58]

Is she for real? That Sodium content has to be off the wall..as a health guru..this explains a lot.

 

[wayupnorth]

Nope, I buy the cheap Jiffy cake mix and canned Wally world frosting but doctor it up with coconut and chocolate chips. Its not bad. My animals get the best, of course and I buy the cheapest for me. So what, I throw beaters, bowls etc. in the dishwasher. Worst part is having to put everything back away when dishwasher is done.

 

[miele_ge]

well there is actually a "Dump It" Cake ....

That has no cake mix.  I first heard about it on NPR during a piece with Amanda Hessar talking about her book "Cooking for Mr. Latte".  The recipes I remember were for a "dump it" cake that her working Mom would make for birthdays, etc.  Was made from scratch, seemed to be super easy, and sounded delicious.  There was also a recipe for fried chicken in the oven using butter and a cast iron skillet - again  all made from scratch.  The link no longer works to the NPR site but I think the recipes are in the boo

I remember enough about the chicken to try it, but the cake I would need to see a recipe before I try it.

 

Amanda Hessar has a new book  for the New York Times - "Classic Recipes for a New Century"  - that looks interesting.  It arrived yesterday and already found a few things I want to try.

 

 

As an aside...  Tim, take care of yourself with good healthy food so you are there for the animals when they need you.  

 

 

 

 

 

[wayupnorth]

Yes Alan, I do buy good food for me but refuse to overpay for it. Save a Lot really works for me for all my meat, produce and remainder brand name stuff I cant get there is from Wally's. Hannaford and Shaws are double the price and I dont even go there anymore.