Cake & Burger Cooking: Microwave Rice Cooker Craft Fair Questions

[pamperedmom2owen]

Ka-Boom!Okay, I tried this yesterday and it exploded out the top of my rice cooker at about 7 minutes! It was done (I had to taste what was left in the cooker! ), but what did I do wrong? I do fluted cakes all the time in my micro at the normal cook times!

 

[chefloriray]

Did you put the lid on?

 

[pamperedmom2owen]

I read in a previous post that they left the lid on!

 

[christol7]

Lid ProblemThe clear part of the lid will not snap back in. Is this happening to anyone.

 

[kitchen queen]

fabulous recipe..BUTI was reading posts on this site to get some last minute ideas for my show tonight...when I saw the posting about the cake in the Rice cooker.

I was soooo excited.

I told my host tonight about what I had read. She wanted to try it. We made it and I sold a few rice cookers...but...now my clear lid doesn't fit back in to the top of the lid properly...what do I do now?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I was reading posts on this site to get some last minute ideas for my show tonight...when I saw the posting about the cake in the Rice cooker.

...now my clear lid doesn't fit back in to the top of the lid properly...what do I do now?

The clear lid is not made to fit securely in the outer lid. I thought mine wasn't right either but when I called Customer Service they explained it and I did see it written somewhere too - use & care card?

 

[Cookie]

Don't try this at home...I was doing a demo of this cake at an open house and another vendor told me that you can do the same thing with using cherry pie filling instead of the frosting. I tried it and it was a great gloppy mess! I won't repeat what my daughter said it looked like. But I agreed. Yuk!

 

[kitchen queen]

versitile rice cookerOkay...so my lid doesn't snap back in, but the rice cooker still works perfectly!!

I decided I wanted to see what else my rice cooker could do...so I made corn bread in it for dinner. (It was fluffy & fabulous.) Then I washed it out, let it cool and made another cake in it for my family. My hubby loved it.

 

[KARYN]

How did you make the corn bread??

 

[kitchen queen]

cornbreadI used the Jiffy cornbread mix. I added exactly what it called for in the Rice cooker. I stirred it all up in the Rice Cooker & then let it set for 4 minutes.

Then, I baked it on high for 5 1/2 minutes. It came out great. You, of course, will need to adjust times according to your microwave.

 

[sjansen77]

Fall Themed Cake?I have never tried a cake in the rice cooker...but I have a show tomorrow and there is no oven, so this would be perfect. Any suggestions on how to make this fit in with the Fall Themed Show? (I am making the Turkey Cranberry Wreath and Frosty Pumpkin Dessert and bringing them to the show, so I would love to have a recipe that I can demonstrate!!!!) Thanks for your suggestions!

 

[Laurenncraigory]

Here's a list of microwave cakes I know of, for a fall theme I would suggest either something pumpkin or apple...hth.

 

[sjansen77]

Thanksthanks so much...they sound great. Do you think they will work in the rice cooker?

 

[Laurenncraigory]

I couldn't tell you, I've never tried it before...I would suggest trying it on your family first and it may take a little longer in the rice cooker vs the stone

 

[mypamperedmoocow]

should be quicker....

thanks so much...they sound great. Do you think they will work in the rice cooker?

The cakes made in the rice cooker plus should be quicker than the ones done in the stoneware. That's because the rice cooker is like a pressure cooker--enclosed and only vents the steam, so things cook faster in it. Kind of like when you boil water in a lidded pot versus an open pot--the heat stays inside instead of venting out into the open. The typical stoneware microwave cake takes 12-14 min. whereas the rice cooker cakes take about 9 min. I've made a couple of the stonewave microwave cakes in the rice cooker and they turned out great! About 9 min. is what works in my microwave with a turntable...yours may be more or less depending on the microwave and whether or not it has a turntable inside it or not. Hope that helps!

 

[Pampered Penni UK]

Just recieved this in Uk spring sella thon.Just recieved this in Uk spring sell a thon. and had a look on this site and found some recipes and tried them. Chocolate molten lava cake was wonderful and so quick to make and it will definatley be a second recipe on standby as it is so quick and simple.

Love it and thank you America for all the great hints, tips, recipes etc you share. I am so loving the products and experiences i have with PC.

 

[DZmom]

Can you make any of these in the Deep Dish Baker? I don't have the Rice Cooker or the Fluted Stone.

 

[KellyTheChef]

I made one of those cakes last night. I used a yellow cake mix (which I mixed up in the Rice Cooker) and fudge frosting. I used 4 heaping "medium scoops" of frosting. I think I should have used 5 scoops. Anyhow, it didn't look the best, but it tasted great! I think next time I will use chocolate with chocolate, then it wouldn't look so funny. Also, my microwave is always hotter than what recipes call for, so I cooked it for 9 minutes at 80% power. Next time, I may try 8 minutes at 80% power to see if I can make it even more moist.
Kelly

 

[letscook04]

Rice Cooker Plus...In the new seasons best Spring/Summer 2006 on page 29 "WARM CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE" is designed to bake in the microwave oven using our RICE COOKER PLUS. Sounds yummy!

Colleen

 

[prepchef]

Rice Cooker CakeI made one this weekend but didn't use the clear insert, just the black lid. It came out fine. It was a little lop-sided, but it tasted great! I used 5 scoops of frosting and is kinda slid out to one side, so I just used a spoon and drissled it over the side that didn't have any.

 

[pchefcl]

WOW! Sounds like this cake thing can be PC's newest selling point on a product! It could really take off! I have an Open House on Saturday and there is no stove/oven in the conference room that I'll be using, but I think there is a microwave.

This is so true. I can not tell you how many stoneware Fluted pans I have sold because of this recipe. Basically its the same recipe, you just use the Fluted pan and a whole tub of frosting. Everytime I have a mystery hostess, someone will bring that and I sell that pan like crazy. Word gets out at almost every show I do. It

 

[Gardenchef]

I made the warm chocolate hazelnut cake (spring/summer 06 SB pg.29) and it was wonderful. Moist and delicious. It will be a hit at my spring shows. I followed the directions and it came out perfect as PC recipes usually do

 

[jennawolf]

cake in rice cooker plusIn the new Seasons Best on p. 29 there is a recipe for Warm Chocolate Hazelnut Cake that is designed for the rice cooker plus. Haven't tried it yet but sounds delicious.

Susan
Moore, OK

 

[Sk8Mom209]

It's WonderfulJenna,

I made the Warm Chocolate Hazelnut cake last weekend for a family dinner and everyone raved about it and were amazed that I cooked it in the microwave!

 

[jennawolf]

cakePlease tell me more about making this cake in the rice cooker plus. Do you just follow the cake mix directions? How long do you cook it? What size of scoop for the frosting do you use? Thanks for the information.

Susan A.
Moore, OK

 

[fruit76loop]

Microwave cakeMix the cake according to directions. I use small scoop to add 1/2 can of frosting. Then bake 8-12 minutes covered in microwave.

 

[sailortena]

Looking for another recipe ...My first show is going to be Mexican theme. I am thinking of doing a taco ring, preparing a simple dip or salsa and I want to do a microwave cake. I read somewhere on here that they had a recipe for a Microwave Strawberry Margarita cake. I'd love to cook this in the rice cooker.

Does anyone have the recipe?

 

[Sk8Mom209]

Strawberry Margarita CakeI think I have this micro recipe at home. I will look tonight and email it to you and post it here.

 

[msover]

want to make sure I'm clear....If this works out, I want to do this at every show. Bring the ingredients and make the cake as my treat to the host (since they will buy the ingredients for the first recipe). BUT, I have a couple of questions...

Lid or no lid?
If yes to the lid, with or without the plastic insert?
Spray the inside of the rice cooker with Pam or Bake Ease?
9 minutes on a carosel (sp?) microwave? What about older microwaves?
Has anyone taken note of the wattage of their microwave? Might be easier to dedcide how long to cook...

thanks

Misty

 

[lizcooks4u]

Warm Chocolate Hazlenut CakeTaken directly from Season's Best Spring/Summer 2006

Use Rice Cooker Plus

1/2 cup whole hazlenuts, toasted, divided
1 container (13 ounces) chocolate hazlenut spread, divided (Nutella)
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup oil
3 eggs
1/4 teaspoon Pantry Double Strength Vanilla
1 package (18.25 ounces) devil's food cake mix with pudding in the mix
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate morses, coarsely grated
Vanilla ice cream and fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and red grapes (optional)

1) Place hazelnuts in Small Oval Baker; microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring after each 30 second intervals. Cool completely. Rub between damp paper towels to remove any loosened skins from hazlenuts; discard skins.

2) Lightly brush bottom and sides of Rice Cooker Plus with oil using Pastry Brush. Coarsely grate 1/4 cup of the hazelnuts into rice cooker using Deluxe Cheese Grater, turning rice cooker to coat completely. Allow excess grated nuts to evenly coat bottom; set aside.

3) Place 3/4 cup of the hazelnut spread in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30-40 seconds or until slightly melted. Gradually add water, whisking using Stainless Whisk. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Add cake mix and coarsely grated chocolate morsels; whisk until smooth.

4) Pour batter into prepared rice cooker. DO NOT COVER WITH LID. Microwave on HIGH 9-11 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean (cake may appear slightly wet on top). Remove cake from microwave; let stand 5 minutes. Invert cake onto Simple Additions Medium Square. Place remaining hazlenut spread in Prep bowl and microwave on HIGH 10-15 seconds or until melted; drizzle over cake. Serve immediately with ice cream and/or fruit if desired. Yield 16 servings.

Cook's Tips:

This cake should only be baked in a microwave with a built in turntable.

For low wattage microwaves (less than 800 watts), do not check cake for doneness before 10 minutes.

This cake can also be microwaved in the Stoneware Fluted Pan. Microwave on HIGH 10-13 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.