Wheat Germ Picnic Cake Recipes

WHEAT GERM PICNIC CAKE

Steps:

• Mix wheat germ, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
• Add undrained pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
• Mix together to form batter.
• Stir in carrots and walnuts.
• Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out dry.
• Cool 10 to 15 minutes in pan, then invert to release the cake and cool on wire rack.

WHEAT GERM CRUNCH CAKE

Steps:

• mix topping until crumbly( i made in food processor).
• press into bottom of tube pan.( i would butter or pam it next time ,kinda sticks).
• cream sugar and butter.
• add eggs and lemon zest.
• add dry ingredients.
• mix.
• spoon mixture on top of crumbs.
• bake 300 degrees 60 to 70 minutes.
• cool 15 minutes before flipping.
• caramel.
• cook everything but butter.
• stirring constantly til thick and clear add butter stir.
• serve over cake.

SIMPLE CORNBREAD WITH WHEAT GERM

Steps:

• Stir dry ingredients together.
• Make a well, add remaining ingredients, and stir just until moistened.
• Pour into sprayed 9 inch pie plate and bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees; cool on rack 15 minutes, invert bread onto rack, and cut into wedges.
• Edited to say: I have been making this with 1/2 cup of unbleached flour and 1/2 cup of wheat germ (increasing the wheat germ), and it is just as delicious -- so try it the healthier way if you are so inclined!

FAY'S PICNIC CAKE

Steps:

• In a 9 x 13 ungreased baking pan place the peaches and juice.
• Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the peaches.
• Sprinkle the coconut on top of the dry cake mix.
• Sprinkle the nuts on the top of the coconut.
• Drizzle the melted margarine evenly over the cake.
• Bake 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until it is nicely browned.

QUICK WHEAT GERM BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x4" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Measure 2 Tbsp wheat germ; set aside.
• Combine remaining wheat germ, flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add raisins; stir until coated. Beat buttermilk, butter and egg in small bowl until blended. Stir into flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved 2 Tbsp wheat germ.
• Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool 30 minutes on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WHEAT GERM BREAD

Steps:

• In a small measuring cup add warm water, yeast and honey, stir well,set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
• In a skillet toast wheat germ, on medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, cool.
• Either in a food processor or stand mixer add flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt and cooled wheat germ.
• Add olive oil and proofed yeast mix well. Mix until a smooth ball forms.
• Take out of mixer and knead on slightly floured board (4-5 minutes).
• Put dough in a large greased bowl and cover with a clean towel.
• Let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until double in bulk.
• Punch down and form into loaf, placing in a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• Let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
• Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
• Take out of oven brush with butter, let cool on wire rack.