It is really nice to see a man baking as it reminds me of my father. This cake was one which I used to eat as dessert in school and I absolutely loved it along with Manchester Tart. I had custard with this cake and it was lovely. Thank you so much for uploading this tutorial as I would love to make this cake out of sheer nostalgia and because I love the taste.
Hi June, I am glad this has brought back some memories for you. I am supposed to be making Manchester Tart at some time. I will try to do it soon. Do try this recipe I am sure it will take you back to your schooldays.
Hi Geoff looks very nostalgically, it will take me right back to my school days , i'm going have a go at this one , could i ask were could i get those small miniature measuring glass from , Regards Trev
HI Trev !. Yes this does take one back to school days. The measuring glasses are from Oxo Good Grips. I found them on Amazon, using this search : Beaker Set 4pc Mini Measuring
You are on a roll with deserts we had at school !!!! I don't know if that was intentional ...we would get this with pink custard like the choc sponge you did last time...soooooo good ..it makes a lot dosn't it ?...Happy baking to us all in 2018 Xxx♡♡♡
Have you ever made congress tarts ...my aunt used to make them (and took the recipe with her when she died !!!)they were pastry cases with jam and a topping like cake was on the top but as i said i have never got the top bit right ♡♡♡ .. i thought you might know Xxx♡♡♡
Hi Gillian, Just saw this one too. I looked up Congress Tarts and they are very like Bakewell Tarts. I will have to have a good at them when I get a minute. I love Bakewells so I am sure I will like these too.
Hi Alissa, I will think about such a video. I don't really have favourite gadgets but I do have several that I use quite a lot. I will try to think of a recipe where I can use them and talk about them.
Hi Lynn. If using plain flour add a total of 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, instead of the 1/2 teaspoon mentioned in the recipe. Make sure you add the baking powder to the flour and give it a good mix around to ensure it is fairly well distributed.
Hi Sue, Thanks very much. Oh yes, damson jam is delicious. I haven't had it for many years. I am a big fan of Wilkins and Sons Tiptree range. They do a damson conserve and have.damson jam in the Thursday Cottage range too. I must try them at some time.
Hi Lucky13Lucky. The recipe calls for 8x12 which is half as big again as and 8 inch square tin. If you do the recipe exactly as it is, but put it in an 8x8 tin the cake would be much thicker and would need longer baking. However I think if use 2/3s of the ingredients only it would work well in an 8 inch tin. For the eggs 4 large is about 292g, 2/3 of which is about 194g. 3 medium eggs is about 190g so I would use 3 medium eggs in a reduced recipe. I hope I have explained that clearly enough.
I ended up buying the right size tin and I made this today. It was very yummy! The sponge is light and bouncy and the raspberry coconut topping is a classic match. Brilliant recipe, would be perfect for kids parties too. Thanks Geoff!
What a lovely, lovely man
I'm going to try this for Sunday afters Geoff with pink custard like school dinners, ty👍💕
Hi Christine, that's a great idea. I do hope you enjoy it.
Hi Geoff, it came out great and was scoffed up, lol. Thanks
@@christinegitsham5012 HI Christine. That's great. I am glad it turned out well and was enjoyed.
Delicious! Thank you Geoff!!!
Hi Luna, thanks very much. You are most welcome.
Deliciosa receta yummy big like 👍
Hi there. Thank you. I am pleased that you like it.
i made it today it was amazing ! thank you :)
Hi Katie Ben. That's great, I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for telling me too.
The combination of coconut and raspberry always works well, great recipe Geoff!
Hi Elliott, yes it works very well. Thanks very much.
It is really nice to see a man baking as it reminds me of my father. This cake was one which I used to eat as dessert in school and I absolutely loved it along with Manchester Tart. I had custard with this cake and it was lovely. Thank you so much for uploading this tutorial as I would love to make this cake out of sheer nostalgia and because I love the taste.
Hi June, I am glad this has brought back some memories for you. I am supposed to be making Manchester Tart at some time. I will try to do it soon. Do try this recipe I am sure it will take you back to your schooldays.
What an easy way to make a tasty treat. Thanks for the new video for the new year.
HI. Yes a nice easy one to start the new year.
Looks lovely. How do you get them so flat? Do you level it off?
HI Zoe, No I didn't level the cake, it turned out like that, but it was a little lower right at the edges.
Sir yesterday I had made this cake it was very delicious but compared to yrs it was small I baked in 20cm by 20cm pan
That is fine, I think that is a good size.
Thanks Geoff lovely recipe as always Happy New Year 😊
HI Karen, thanks very much. Happy New Year to you too.
Hi Geoff looks very nostalgically, it will take me right back to my school days , i'm going have a go at this one , could i ask were could i get those small miniature measuring glass from , Regards Trev
HI Trev !. Yes this does take one back to school days. The measuring glasses are from Oxo Good Grips. I found them on Amazon, using this search : Beaker Set 4pc Mini Measuring
Tried this recipe today Geoff, was delicious! Thanks!
Hi Saima A. That's good, Thanks for letting me know, I am glad you enjoyed it.
Lovely recipe understood every one word makes sound so easy thankyou
Hi Zahida Anwar. That's good I am glad you were able to understand it so well.
Ok thanks.
You are on a roll with deserts we had at school !!!! I don't know if that was intentional ...we would get this with pink custard like the choc sponge you did last time...soooooo good ..it makes a lot dosn't it ?...Happy baking to us all in 2018 Xxx♡♡♡
Have you ever made congress tarts ...my aunt used to make them (and took the recipe with her when she died !!!)they were pastry cases with jam and a topping like cake was on the top but as i said i have never got the top bit right ♡♡♡ .. i thought you might know Xxx♡♡♡
HI Gillian, I only just saw this comment, it was hidden in 'likely spam' for some reason.
Hi Gillian, Just saw this one too. I looked up Congress Tarts and they are very like Bakewell Tarts. I will have to have a good at them when I get a minute. I love Bakewells so I am sure I will like these too.
Geoff Cooper what spam as in meat ?
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Could you do a video on your favorite/most used kitchen gadgets and utensils? Great video!
Hi Alissa, I will think about such a video. I don't really have favourite gadgets but I do have several that I use quite a lot. I will try to think of a recipe where I can use them and talk about them.
Geoff Cooper Thank you!
i'm going to try this out next week but with strawberry jam
Hi Lubna Noor. That's great. I do hope you enjoy it.
Love the video. Thank you. If I use plain flour, how much baking powder should I use? I can’t get self raising flour where I live.
Hi Lynn. If using plain flour add a total of 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, instead of the 1/2 teaspoon mentioned in the recipe. Make sure you add the baking powder to the flour and give it a good mix around to ensure it is fairly well distributed.
Looks lovely, nice light cake. Seeing the jam reminds me of my favourite jam, damson, never see it now. Also celery soup. Times change...
Hi Sue, Thanks very much. Oh yes, damson jam is delicious. I haven't had it for many years. I am a big fan of Wilkins and Sons Tiptree range. They do a damson conserve and have.damson jam in the Thursday Cottage range too. I must try them at some time.
Tried this cake 2 days ago for a family picnic and it turned out so delicious.. Everyone loved it! Thanks for another yummy recipe😋❤
Hi Mejhabeen Naeem. That's great. I am glad you had a lovely picnic and everyone enjoyed your cake.
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I made this lovely cake and it it delicious, perfect with a cuppa, thank you Geoff👨🍳 ☀️
Hi Janet, that's great. I am glad you enjoyed it, and just like me, with a cup of tea.
Hi Geoff, I am going to try this today! Would it work in a 8inch square tin?
Hi Lucky13Lucky. The recipe calls for 8x12 which is half as big again as and 8 inch square tin. If you do the recipe exactly as it is, but put it in an 8x8 tin the cake would be much thicker and would need longer baking. However I think if use 2/3s of the ingredients only it would work well in an 8 inch tin. For the eggs 4 large is about 292g, 2/3 of which is about 194g. 3 medium eggs is about 190g so I would use 3 medium eggs in a reduced recipe. I hope I have explained that clearly enough.
Thanks Geoff! I will give this a try using the reduced measurements, I’ll let you know how it goes! X
@@lucky13lucky Great I look forward to hearing how it turned out.
I ended up buying the right size tin and I made this today. It was very yummy! The sponge is light and bouncy and the raspberry coconut topping is a classic match. Brilliant recipe, would be perfect for kids parties too. Thanks Geoff!
@@lucky13lucky Oh I am glad you enjoyed it. I love it with custard too.
Yummy , thank you
Hi Yvonne, you are very welcome.