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Orange Almond Cake
This recipe was meant to be shared before Christmas last year. As some of you already know that I am travelling and despite having everything ready to go, issues with Internet connectivity delayed it by a whole year:-) I thought I was well organised for my holidays this time but some things are just … Read More
Coconut Cranberry Cake With White Chocolate Buttercream
I think cranberries are slightly overlooked in our part of the world during Christmas while the rest of the world are including them in every other recipe. That is because it is summer over here and we are totally spoilt for choice with the abundant summer fruits and berries. I have never seen fresh … Read More
Red Velvet Christmas Cake With CSR Sugar
Layers of Light Red Velvet Cake, Golden Syrup Buttercream, sweet-tangy, home-made Cranberry Jam with crunchy Meringue and Candied Rosemary leaves. It is that time of the year! Don’t you just love the last quarter of the year leading up to Christmas? The planning, the excitement, the extra … Read More
Christmas Desserts with Bulla Cream
Less than a month to go for Christmas! Are you excited? Have you got your Christmas menu sorted out or are you looking for something new to try this year? Or are you like me, saving the ‘cream’ of the crop for the big day? I turn to cream based desserts every time I need something outrageously … Read More
Braided Pesto Bread (Edible Wreath)
A very short post today! And it's not sweet but nevertheless it's an amazing baked recipe that would look wonderful sitting at your Christmas table. I was creating content for a favourite brand of Pesto (Barilla) and wanted to showcase the pesto in the best way possible. So I used my pizza dough recipe and turned it into a wreath. It was quite simple to create. Don't go by the way it looks...it looks far more fancy and complex than it actually is. This was my first attempt at making a braided bread and I was quite impressed at the results. You could try the bread with a host of other fillings but the green effect of pesto quite stood out for me. Now I really wish I could show you a video for the technique but I am still struggling with time to practice taking videos of my recipes. New year goals for me! But just so you could get an idea check out this video. This is exactly how I braided mine. Braided Pesto Bread (Edible wreath) Serves 3-4 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp (7g/1 sachet) dried yeast 4 cups plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for brushing 1/2 cup store bought or home made … Read More
Layered Strawberry Cake
Sydney is so hot at the moment! Even as I write this, I can't bear to look at the window facing me which is ablaze with the bright sun rays literally blinding my eyes. It's still Spring technically but every bit like summer. I am still waiting for the stone fruits to arrive, meanwhile there are strawberries. There are always strawberries, whatever the season in Australia which makes life easier for me. Because, who does not love strawberries? Healthy or indulgent..there are a zillion ways of eating them. So this Layered Strawberry Cake aka Strawberry Lovers Cake (because it has all things strawberry in it) is made of a layered strawberry-vanilla marble cake, strawberry mousse, fresh strawberries and strawberry wafers. Besides tasting delicious, it smells so amazing! For a long time I was intending to make a Charlotte. There is something very delicate about the way different layers of cream/custard, sponge and fruit are encased between a circle of ladyfinger biscuits. Yes, that was the initial intention but as always I got swayed and so much that it just turned out to be another cake with a different kind of filling. These long, thin strawberry wafers usually arrive during … Read More
Linzer Cookies With Quince Paste
You have no idea how excited I am this year to jump onto the Christmas baking bandwagon. I am late every year and am just not able to bake or share enough. Last year we were overseas for 7 weeks and I was filled with guilt and sadness when I saw the amazing stuff getting shared on social networks. So my baking has taken off in early in October already. The cherry on the cake was that I got the opportunity to create recipes for different brands for their Christmas campaigns. All the stuff I love. Baubles, ribbons, red creations, edible wreaths, boozy treats and new ingredients. You will see most of them in December, while I feel festive every single day in my little studio. You can't think of Christmas baking without cookies and Linzers are one of the most loved cookie around the world. Recently I had created these Linzers with Quince paste as the filling for the Maggie Beer group and I have to say that the quince paste was love at first bite. Such an unique and amazing flavour! I had tasted fresh quinces before in tarts and cakes but this was beyond delicious. Slightly Sweet and slightly sour like a big flavour punch in your mouth! If you are tired of Jam, Nutella, lemon … Read More
Meringue Rose Cookies with Lavender Cream Cheese Filling
Meringue rose cookies are so versatile and there is no limit to the way they can be colored, decorated or served. It is incredible how a little bit of egg white and sugar can whip up into magical creations. And they are free of gluten. I make meringues quite often and love that they make great edible gifts. Meringue roses look really pretty and the added bonus is that by sandwiching fillings between two roses, they turn into a treat that is even tastier than a cookie, minus the flour. Whether it's chocolate ganache, buttercream or cream cheese frosting there are innumerable flavours to play around with. Also, they can stay crunchy for days if stored well. I used culinary lavender that was sitting in my cupboard for months. Every time I open the jar, I am transported to a a different world. That is how the meringue rose cookies smell as well. To get the two toned effect I generally streak one side of my piping bag with gel food colour using a long skewer before filling up with the meringue. If you haven't made meringue roses before here is a video tutorial that might help you to understand the technique. Meringue Rose Cookies With Lavender Cream Cheese … Read More
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