There’s a lot of poncy food being cooked in the Ottos on this forum so I thought it was about time to tackle some real man food and to answer a burning question about convection ovens… can you make a cake in one?
Today, on the first day of her school holiday my young daughter announced she wanted to make cup cakes. I can’t quite understand how this has become yet another of my family duties but my little girl wants to make cup cakes, so cup cakes it is. And yes, I am well aware that she has me wrapped around her little finger.
As an aside, I also can’t help thinking that something has gone very wrong in my life. I spend a month offshore, then travel half way round the world to make quiche and cup cakes. Back in the day my leave time used to be a bit more colourful than this, I can tell you. If any of my colleagues ever read this forum I’ll be laughed off the boat when I return to work. Offshore tigers! It ain't what it used to be.
So, first step for any grown man tasked with something way outside his comfort zone… call mum! After her initial surprise, and possibly worry, she sent me this recipe.
So never fail sponge cup cakes it is. My mum obviously has very little faith in my abilities.
Three large eggs... no problem. I like to use fresh ingredients...
And you don't get fresher than that! Still warm from the hen!