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Nada's Baba Cake

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"A marbled cake baked in a ring-shaped pan. If you don't have a baba pan, use a 9 inch Bundt or tube pan." — NEWTOCKY

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9 inch bundt, ring or tube pan Change Servings

4 eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups superfine sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2 liter baba pan OR a 9 inch Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, superfine sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes. Beat in flour. Reserve approximately 1/4 cup of batter and set aside. Pour remaining batter into prepared pan. Mix cocoa into reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls onto the batter in the pan. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, swirl the two batters to achieve a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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My cake seemed a little on the dry and crumbly side so I will have to adjust it a touch by adding a little more oil next time or even by reducing the baking time. I baked it 40 mins but as with all baking, variations are to be considered due to different ovens etc etc. Otherwise a lovely cake from Nada! Thanks!

—Linda

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Apr 25, 2011

I am giving this 4 stars because I made several changes based on the previous review. First, I used 1/4 c vegetable oil, regular granulated sugar, and instead of vanilla sugar, I used 1 tsp vanilla extract. I also added 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 c. applesauce, and a few tablespoons of milk (but I didn't measure it exactly). I was happy with the result: it was a dense cake and not dry. I did not alter the baking time. I should mention also that I had a hard time getting a desired 'marble' effect. Perhaps, it would be better to swirl the two batters together and then pour into the pan.

—AXK113

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3 Ratings

Sep 27, 2011

I followed the other reviewer's suggestions - added 1/4 cup milk (equivalent to 4 tbsps) and 1/2 tsp. baking powder. Turned out perfect. And I used vanilla essence & regular granulated sugar. I mixed tbsp. cocoa powder with 1/4 cup of the batter, then added little bit by little bit more batter till I got a thick viscous pouring consistency. Then, I poured the main batter into the tube mould, then swirled the cocoa mixture by the spoonfuls all around. Came out of the oven with a nice swirl design :)

—Hui Min

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Nutrition

Calories
208 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
37.3 g
12%

Cholesterol
70 mg
24%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
3.7 g
7%

Sodium
222 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Nada's Baba Cake

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 208
Calories from Fat: 47

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.1g 6 %
Cholesterol 70mg 24 %
Sodium 222mg 9 %
** Potassium 49mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.3g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 3.7g 7 %
** Sugars 25.2g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 12 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.