Things You Can Make with Buttermilk
Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008
by Charlene Collins
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I think everyone knows that buttermilk is very good for you. Buttermilk is loaded with probiotics, the good germs that we sometimes lose. Women especially can benefit from the benefits of buttermilk. If you have a yeast infection the best way to get rid of it and prevent it in the future is to make buttermilk and yogurt a part of your everyday diet. I have discovered a couple of ways to use buttermilk to make some really good treats. I have made a buttermilk slurry and a buttermilk cake that is just divine.
Buttermilk Yogurt Slurry
In a pitcher add 2 cups strawberry yogurt, or any flavor that you like. Next add 3 cups of buttermilk. Add sugar or sweetener for the desired sweetness. I love the sweet/tart flavor of this drink and I leave it in the refrigerator in a covered pitcher/container that I can shake up when I want to drink it. Shake it up to mix air into it each time. It is just wonderful and good for you.
Glazed Buttermilk Cake with Chocolate Frosting
(There are 3 steps to this cake. It is very easy to make.)
Step 1
2 Cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of vegetable oil
1 ½ cup of sugar
3 eggs
1 cup of chopped dates
1 cup of buttermilk
1 cup of chopped pecans
2 overripe bananas (optional) - If I have ripe bananas I add them. The cake
is great with or without the bananas. I like the added texture.
While preparing the cake preheat oven to
350 degrees F so the oven will be ready to receive your cake when it is ready
for baking. Grease a 9 by 13 baking pan and lightly flour it and set it
aside.
To make
the cake combine the oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs one at a
time until they are fully incorporated; then add the buttermilk, bananas, flour,
baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well. Next, fold in the pecans and the chopped
dates. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes. Then
remove from the oven for the next step.
Buttermilk Glaze
Step 2
¼ cup of butter
1 cup of sugar
½ cup of baking soda
½ cup of vanilla
½ cup of buttermilk
1 tablespoon of light corn syrup
In a small bowl add the sugar, baking soda, and vanilla. Cream
those ingredients until they are incorporated with the butter. Add the corn
syrup and buttermilk.
When the cake comes out of the oven cover it
completely with the glaze. Put the glazed cake back in the oven at 350 degrees
for 10 additional minutes. Then remove the cake from the oven and let it
cool.
Chocolate Frosting
Step 3
¼ cup of butter
4 tablespoons of milk
1 box of powdered sugar
3 tablespoons of cocoa
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Combine butter, milk (not buttermilk),
cocoa and vanilla in a sauce pan. Bring this mixture to a boil and then take the
pan off the heat. Add the powdered sugar and gently whisk the mixture until all
the sugar lumps are gone. Now frost the cake with this luscious frosting.
Enjoy!
(c) 2008 Charlene Collins
Wow! That's an idea! I use Splenda a lot. You can use Splenda in the place, I am sure, but I have never tried it.
