All posts filed under: desserts

Cake In Gold For Special Occasions

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The recipe for this amazing golden coconut-raspberry cake is pretty interesting and one I am challenging myself to make – just because. Although it is a wonderful variation for those planning a wedding or a bridal shower: RECIPE Vanilla coconut batter 200g grated coconut 100g coconut flour (you can also substitute it with rice flour) 125g rice flour (white rice flour, if available) 160g butter 200g sugar 6 eggs (size L) 4 tsp organic baking powder 1 tsp ground vanilla (or you can use some vanilla extract) 1 pinch of salt 240ml milk Raspberry Cream Filling 200g raspberry-(vanilla-)jam 400g heavy cream 4 tsp sugar Buttercream Icing 300g butter, soft 500g icing sugar 2 tbsp rose water Edible Decoration edible gold dust (also you need a compatible brush for the gold dust) edible gold leaf (we took 4 pieces) Additional Decoration flowers (roses, eycalyptus, thistels…depending on personal favorites and season) sparklers {For full recipe go here}

Food: Easter Cake or Any Occasion

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There’s always a reason for a home-baked cake, even if its simply a Saturday afternoon project you’ve set yourself to accomplish, cake is in. And considering the upcoming Easter festivities, I can’t imagine a better suited cake then this recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 cup canola oil 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 3 large eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup high quality strawberry jam 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced honey, for drizzling CHAMOMILE CREAM 2 cups heavy cream 6 chamomile tea bags 8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup powdered sugar {more}

Food: Carrot Cake Cheesecake with Shredded Coconut

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My family has a few birthday in March – and I mean back to back and each year I buy a ready made cake from a specialty bakery for the wow factor. This year however,  I decided to try baking at home and after searching high and low, I came across this yummy treat. I hope the family feels that way as well since I think I am the only one who appreciates carrot cake. I’ll let you know how it all worked out. INGREDIENTS CHEESECAKE LAYER 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla CARROT CAKE LAYER 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg 1 1/3 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup unsweetened or sweetened shredded coconut COCONUT CREAM TOPPING 1 (14 ounce) can cold full-fat coconut milk* 1/2 cup …

Tea Party With The Girls

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I love a tea party – where a group of friends get together on a Saturday mid-afternoon for tea and goodies. You know, a collection of cakes and pastries everyone brings to the gathering. My mother, her sisters, and even sister’s in law hosted a tea-party in rotation. Each month we would get dressed up and haul our baked goods to someone’s house and have tea. You can imagine how happy I was as a child tasting every sweet cake or cookie while sipping on tea. In case you host a similar gathering – or even just need to bring a cake to a bridal shower or the one for baby – here’s a cool recipe I recommend: INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature 3 tablespoons vegetable (or canola) oil 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar pinch orange zest (just a little) 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries …

Food: Let Them Eat Cake…

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Better yet, let me eat cake. Especially this one with hints of lemon-lime in the recipe based on the chef, is one baked good paired with a perfectly brewed cup of tea. I mean why not get a slow start this morning and simply indulge. l i m e , y o g h u r t & o l i v e o i l c a k e INGREDIENTS | wet 1 cup whole full fat greek yoghurt 1/3 cup of olive oil 1 cup caster sugar zest of one lime 1/4 cup lime juice 2 eggs INGREDIENTS | dry 1 3/4 cups of sifted plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt [more]

Must Have Apple Not-so-Pie For Thanksgiving or Just Anytime

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If I am to order dessert, believe it or not I opt for apple tart everywhere I go. And the best ones are the ones I buy ready made at Trader Joe. But for Thanksgiving this year, I decided to make something from scratch – So for dessert number two,  I am going with his recipe: INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1 tablespoon water 8 large (3 to 4 pounds) firm, tart apples, peeled 1/2 (17-ounce) package puff pastry sheets Flour {more}

So You’re Incharge of Bringing Dessert or That Appetizer For Thanksgiving

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Some of us are fortunate enough to get invited to that wonderful relative’s house for Thanksgiving or even a group of friends if you happen to be far away from family. The only upside or down, is having to bring either a dessert or an appetizer to contribute to one of the most important meals in the U.S. – Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s a list of suggestion for the chef and not-so-much on how to proceed: If baking is not your thing – then consider ordering a ready made dessert from here And if you’re curious as to what I am planning to surprise my family with for dessert this year –

Afternoon tea in London – On My Bucket List

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Sure, I’ve done tea in the countryside in England, but never one in London. Not sure why that is, but I bet it’s the need to run around and see every tourist sight in the two-day stay I normally schedule for this fair city. Anyway, next Spring I will be going to just outside London to visit with a friend and I have already told her to pencil us in for a few tea rooms from this list:

Food: Apple Cider French Crullers

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Yes I am on a French kick today for sure.  This morning I was craving something sweet, and as always the internet knows exactly what I am thinking because there is this recipe I found which will certainly satisfy the sweet cravings: Ingredients 1 cup apple cider 1 stick butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3-4 eggs Chai Glaze 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon all-spice 1/4 teaspoon cardamom 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract