Baking fail and bettas

[ringsandcoffee]

I just made this cake: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/whole-orange-cake for the second time. The first time, oranges were not in season and the ones I used were not very juicy. The cake was ok. This time, the oranges were better, but the cake has a definite bitter taste to it. If I make it again, I think I'm going to peel the oranges instead of using the whole fruit. Maybe with the glaze it will taste better. Also, it stuck to the pan again! What?? I used a ton of non-stick spray, and even brushed it around to coat all around. Maybe I should use the spray with flour next time.

I want to try the same recipe but use pureed peaches instead. The texture of the cake is good, so maybe different fruits will work in place of the oranges.




In other news, my newest betta, named Regina, is doing well. My other 2 have also perked up since adding marimo moss balls to their containers.

Comments

[msantimacassar.livejournal.com]

The whole fruit?? Even the peel? Huh, I didn't realize you could do that. Shows what I know about baking! ;) Peach cake sounds amazing!

Aww, Regina the betta! <3 Hope she does try crushing hearts or anything! ;P

[ringsandcoffee.livejournal.com]

If I ever try with oranges again, no peels! The peach cake is heavenly!

Regina is behaving, for now at least.