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Orange and Chocolate Bundt Cake
Guys, June was such a roller coaster of a month for me, On one hand I was trying to finish projects and embrace the end of financial year plus school holidays like a whizz (talk about balancing motherhood with work), on the other hand I had exciting news to share. I have been nominated for an … Read More
Pistachio Cake with Rosewater Buttercream
Who else is not a big fan of winter? This year it has been especially cold in Sydney and the rains haven't made it any easier. I can't wait for Spring and it's abundant produce. Meanwhile, there are apples, oranges, pears, pomegranates and persimmons that I've already baked with (you may have seen … Read More
Eggless Pink KitKat Cake
I was going to share this cake two weeks ago, just before Mother's Day but my website was giving me a lot of trouble so I had to wait. Though I did make it with Mother's Day in mind, this cake would honestly be perfect for any kind of occasion. Birthdays, baby shower, valentine's day, you name it! … Read More
Easy Vanilla Cheesecake Tarts for Mother’s Day
Mother's day is almost here and like every year I'm excited for this day. It's about the sweetest celebration possible in the universe and we see a lot of flowers and pink treats around, which makes me so happy! The launch of the Kitkat Ruby couldn't have come at a better time. Ever since Ruby … Read More
Zucchini and Chocolate Cake
This is one of the best chocolate cakes I've ever tasted. Was I worried that the addition of zucchini could end up in a weird tasting cake? Not at all!In fact having used vegetables in cakes many many times over, that was perhaps the last thing on my mind. Beet, carrot and zucchini are quite the texture contributors in a cake while lending moisture to the cake and intensifying the existing flavours. If you ever have a doubt, go with a chocolate cake. A strong cocoa like Dutch processed cocoa rarely ever disappoints no matter what other ingredients are present in the cake. I used a simple cocoa buttercream to frost the cake . Normally, I would used my chocolate fudge buttercream to frost such cakes but melting chocolate involves some work and an extra pan to wash so when i'm running out of time, this works a charm. It is not as rich but definitely delicious. Zucchini and Chocolate CakeMakes a 3 layered round 6 inch cake 3/4 cup caster sugar3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup sunflower oil1 tsp vanilla extract3 eggsa pinch salt1/2 tsp cinnamon3/4 cup cocoa powder1.5 cups plain flour3/4 tsp baking powder1.5 tsp baking soda1 1/2 cups firmly packed grated … Read More
Moscato and Raspberry Cheesecake
Easter is almost here and I've been thinking quite a bit about what what kind of dessert I would like to serve this year. Coming up with something new each year can be daunting. Especially since I always make something just for us adults along with the treats for the kids. Well, Easter is often regarded as a day for the kids but we adults also get together during the long weekend and I hate to serve up a chocolate eggs laden treat to the grown-ups. Why not make something different, a bit boozy and indulgent.It wasn't difficult to picture this when I asked myself what would be my dream dessert. It would be fruity, cold with hints of wine and hints of chocolate. The best of all worlds. I spotted this chocolate squirrel which Ferrero Rocher came up with this year and I was instantly excited. A change from the Easter bunny. Though, my dilemma to be honest was how I would really divide that gorgeous hazelnut squirrel. Then I picked up one for every guest. Sorted! Happy Easter my dear friends. Hope the bunny/squirrel brings you plenty of joy and good wishes. Moscato and Raspberry CheesecakeMakes an 8 inch round cheesecake 200 g digestive biscuits (or any cookie … Read More
My Imperfect Pie
'A child can teach an adult three things: To be happy for no reason, to always be curious and to fight tirelessly for something’- Paulo Coelho. I often say to people that if they ever wanted to experience the good, the unique and the magic, they need to see the world through the eyes of a child. In my case, my 9 year old boys. I experience it every so often, the recent one during a school run. Already running late for pickup on a day when my littlest had the Athletics carnival in the morning (something he does not enjoy and I couldn’t attend), I knew I was in for trouble. As I approached the turning circle, which is the pickup point, I could see him sitting by himself looking a bit sad. Normally he would be the one to jump and wave and blow kisses at the sight of my car. ‘How was your day?’ I started with the usual, knowing what was about to come. ‘Bad!’ is all I got. His brother was busy munching on the muffins I had given them. ‘What happened?’ ‘I came 42nd in the race!’ he blurted out. ‘How many ran? I inquired. ‘56!’ ‘Well, that’s not too bad’ I remarked trying my best to cheer him up. ‘It is bad. Because I eat too much sushi, my tummy plops out and I … Read More
Peppermint and Chocolate Tart
I think people are divided when it comes to peppermint flavour. Some love it, some would never opt for it and there are others like me who won't mind when it is paired with chocolate. Tell you a secret? This peppermint and dark chocolate tart is actually a double chocolate tart in disguise with the base being white chocolate and the roses made of chocolate fudge buttercream. So if you are a true chocolate lover (and may not love peppermint) you will love this tart. The peppermint filling in this tart is just melt, pour and set. The tart base is store bought. You could of course bake your own using this recipe. These tart bases are inexpensive and I usually store a few in my pantry for days when I'm visiting a friend or am invited to an occasion and expected to take dessert (almost always). Then I can skip the baking part and just play around with the fillings. The chocolate buttercream is enough to cover up the entire tart. If you're going to use it to only pipe a border like me, you could halve the recipe or use the leftover buttercream to frost cupcakes. It is absolutely delicious! If you'd like to skip the roses, you could go that way too. Instead generous shavings … Read More
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