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Raspberry and Chamomile Cake
If you thought tea was just an aromatic beverage that made your mornings and afternoons and sometimes nights better, you have to try them in baked goods. I'm not just referring to Chai and Earl Grey or the populat matcha tea. I'm talking about the delicate, floral flavour of chamomile tea. Who knew … Read More
Pear and Raspberry Cake
The lead up to Spring is one of my favourite times in the year. The cherry blosoms start blooming, pears are in abundance while berries became slightly more affordable. This pear and raspberry cake is a delicious combination of what August has to offer. Bosc pears are perfect with their … Read More
Easy Pistachio Cake
This Easy Pistachio Cake is the most amazing thing I baked recently. With a hint of rosewater and a beautiful crumb, owing to the addition of nutty pistachios and almonds, this cake is a keeper. What makes it even more special is that there is no flour or butter in the cake. Just a handful of … Read More
Red Velvet Cookies
Who doesn't love Red Velvet Cookies? There are two occasions when i bake them every year. During Chrismas and during Mother's day. There is something so elegant about the colour and the taste of a red velvet dessert. It has an underlying taste of chocolate but not very chocolate-y. Because … Read More
Vanilla and Raspberry Madeleines
I like baking treats and gifting edible things for my Mum friends on Mother's day. I beileve it is my favourite holiday, partly because I get to celebrate my own Mum and also feel spolit and partly because the nature of treats are dainty, pretty and precious just like Mum. Raspberry madeleines have been on my mind for a while as I wanted to create the beautiful cakes with a filling in them. I used homemade raspberry jam within the raspberry madeleines. I also stuffed a few with fresh raspberries but I think I liked the jam ones better. The two tone effect is simply by placing white chocolate that is colored in two different shades in the hole of the madeleine mold. I used this seashell mold for the design. I've been on a baking spree last week and quite happy with all the cookies and mini cakes I baked up. Stay tuned, I'll share as many recipes as I can this week. If you a Madeleine lover like me, check out these Rosewater and Cardamom Madeleines and these Chocolate-Orange ones too. Vanilla and Raspberry MadeleinesMakes 12 -15 madeleienes 3/4 cup (94 g)plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 eggs1/2 cup (100 g) caster/granulated sugar1 tsp vanilla … Read More
Biscoff Thumbprint Cookies
Biscoff thumbprint cookies are the next level treats in cookie universe. Biscoff on it's own is a cookie spread, then imagine putting that spread on a chocolate cookie base that is rolled in Biscoff biscuits. All I can say is that this triple dose of cookie magic is every bit amazing. I used a spiral mold for the Biscoff centres. All it requires is to pour melted Biscoff spread in the mold and freeze them. If you don't have a mold, you can just add melted Biscoff in the indentation once the cookies are baked. My favourite part has to be the chocolatey edges covered in Biscoff crumbs and gooey middle. If you're wondering if freezing Biscoff spread and allowing it to come to room temperature will alter the taste or texture, the answer is no. It doesn't affect anything and the shape is retained very well. I'm excited to try a Nutella version of these in the near future. Love Biscoff? You'll love this No bake Biscoff cheesecake Biscoff Thumbprint CookiesYields 12-15 cookies 1/2 cup Biscoff cookie spread, melted in short bursts of 5 seconds in the microwave1 cup (125 g) plain flour less 1 tbsp1 tbsp (8 g) corn starch1/4 cup ( 22 g) Dutch processed cocoa powdera … Read More
Chocolate and Orange Madeleines
Who doesn't love a madeleine? These light airy french treats, fall between a cake and a cookie. There are many madeleine recipes on my blog but the classic combination of Chocolate and Orange Madeleines has to be my favourite. Bursting with the flavour of zesty oranges while you bite into a crisp dark chocolate exterior, these chocolate and orange madeleines are not only perfect for afternoon tea or a ladies gathering, but they're the most beautiful edible gifts that can be created in your kitchen. As always, I've used sillicone molds for the beautiful shape. They are so easy to make and unmold. They don't stick to the mold and fall out easily with a smooth shine on the surface. If you're a fan of madeleines dont forget to check out my Homemade madeleines with rosewater and cardamom. Chocolate and Orange MadeleinesMakes 12 -15 madeleienes 3/4 cup (94 g )plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 eggs1/2 cup (100 g) caster sugar1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest1/2 cup (114 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled100 g dark chocolate, meltedgold leaf, for decoration Method : Place the flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix to combine. In a … Read More
Blueberry Friands/Financiers
Egg whites are never wasted at my place because the quickest, easist and most delicious way to use them up is my baking friands. Blueberry friands are by far the favourite at home. If you've never heard of friands, they are nothing but french financiers. They are popularly known as friands in Australia. There are barely any cafes that don't sell them in Sydney and I love having them with my coffee. These blueberry friands obviously don't look like the traditional ones that are larger in size. These are coated in white chocolate and made in special molds to create the heart shapes. You could bake them in a muffin pan too and leave out the coating if you're after a tea cake sort of thing. The coating of course elevates the apperance and gives it a fancy high-tea look. The white chocolate layer also complements the juicy blueberries within the friands. If you like Blueberry desserts don't forget to checkout this Skinny Blueberry Cheesecake or these Mini Blueberry Cakes Blueberry Friands/FinanciersMakes 10-12 small friands 3 egg whites, lightly beaten with a fork100 g butter, melted and cooled3/4 cup pure icing sugar1/4 cup plain flour75 g almond meal1 tsp … Read More