This was really, really good served with roasted lamb. I think it would be good with chicken too! Next time, I'll make sure I have "instant" brown rice, or use basmati, the cooking time will be much less than the 45 minutes it took to cook regular brown rice! I may try adding a little heat with some red pepper flakes. Overall, this was great!

Reviewed On: Sep. 20, 2009

I read the reviews. No parchment paper on hand, so I skipped it. I cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a pastry blender, which worked well. The cake was delicious, but it wouldn't come out of the pan! I bought parchment paper, made another cake, this time using butter instead of shortening, also cutting in the butter, it was really good. I made the filling in a double boiler (I have scorched many custards in a saucepan!). This didn't work very well, as it never boiled. The taste was amazing, although a bit on the runny side (it looked nothing like the photo!!). The glaze was perfect. The recipe itself is a 5. My technique needs some work! I will definitely try this recipe again. I know it tasted good, because even the crumbs got eaten!! Next time, I would like it to have a better presentation.

Reviewed On: Aug. 10, 2009

Hubby said it was like being at his mamaw's during the Kentucky Derby!! I was flattered! Thanks for a recipe that took DH back to his childhood in KY.....

Reviewed On: May 11, 2009