Banana Oatmeal Raisin Muffins Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raisins

1 tablespoon water

1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup quick oats + extra for topping

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons milk

1 large egg

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 mashed overripe banana

Method:

1. Soak raisins with 1 tablespoon water. Chill for 2-3 hours. When ready to use, remove from the refrigerator, squeeze dry and pat with paper towel.

2. Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C). Line a 12-muffins/cupcakes baking pan.

3. Sieve the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Add in the brown sugar and whisk to mix the dry ingredients together. Set aside.

4. Combine the quick oats and milk together in another bowl. Set aside.

5. In a new bowl, beat the egg, add in the vegetable oil and beat to incorporate. Add in the mashed banana and mix well.

6. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg, oil and banana mixture. Use a spatula to fold the flour into the center until all combined with no traces of flour.

7.Next, fold in the oats and milk mixture. Add the raisin and fold a few more times. Do not over mix.

8.Spoon the batter into the liner until 75%-80% full. Sprinkle some oats on the top.

9.Bake at 380°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) for another 8-10 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center come out clean. Transfer muffins to wire rack to cool completely before storing the muffins in air tight containers.

Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

2 and 1/3 stick (250g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 7 oz (200g) plain flour/all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 7 oz (200g) castor sugar 4 eggs ½ tsp salt 4 tablespoons fresh milk or yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Lightly grease the pan with some butter.

3. Mix the flour and the baking powder together and sieve. Add in salt and mix well. Set aside.

4. Use an electronic beater to mix butter and sugar until well combined or pale yellow in color. (Note: Sugar has not dissolved yet).

5. Add in the first egg. Beat well after each addition of egg until creamy.

6. Scrape down the sides for even mixing.

7. Add in vanilla essence and mix well.

8. Fold in the flour into the mixture and mix well.

9. Finally, add in the milk/yogurt.

10. Pour the mixture into the greased baking pan. Shake it lightly to distribute cake mixture evenly.

11. Bake until golden brown and cooked, about 40 minutes. Use a cake tester to test if it’s cooked.

12. Remove it from the oven and let cool on the wire rack for another 5 minutes. Serve warm.