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Strawberry Lamington CakeIngredients Butter vanilla sponge cake4 large eggs, at room temperature225g unsalted butter, softened125 ml milk (whole or low fat, not no fat), room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract300g cake flour2 tsp baking powder330g caster sugar3/4 tsp salt100g desiccated coconut, to decorate the cake Strawberry glaze450g powdered sugar5 tbsp milk2 tbsp strawberry jam30 g unsalted […]
This is what I’ve been working on this week. Whenever winter hits my timeline is flooded with malva pudding recipes BUT I’ve decided that a malva pud is good all year round. I’ve layered my sundae with malva pudding, frozen custard and amarula fudge sauce which is out of this world. Quick hint, if you […]
Celebrating heritage month with this delicious peppermint crisp ice box cake, perfect for weekend braais and so easy to make. Layered with Bakers tennis biscuits and a deliciously smooth caramel whipped cream topped with peppermint crisp chocolate. I decided to make this in my loaf tin because it’s probably the least used piece of bakeware […]
Celebrating heritage month by celebrating my Indian heritage, and that wouldn’t be complete without me sharing this delicious chana magaj recipe with you.Chana magaj is a delectable Indian fudge made from chickpea flour, ghee, ground pistachios, freshly ground elachi (cardamom) and icing sugar. Everyone I’ve offered this fudge to claims it’s the best they’ve ever […]
Kicking off heritage month with a South African favourite, the Bunny Chow. Filled of course with a steaming hot, spicy Durban mutton curry served with the traditional vinegar carrot salad. I’m pleased to say this is one of the first dishes I’ve ever cooked and even though it’s been a few years this is still […]
Fluffy vanilla muffins topped with a extra crunchy Milo crumble. Calling all Milo fans! Gather around friends as I am about to share something I know you’re going to love. Milo. Crumble. Yes you read right. I topped these vanilla muffins with this decadent streusel and now I don’t know how I ever lived without […]
Crunchies Ingredients 250g salted butter 2 tablespoons golden syrup 120g brown sugar 135g cake flour 90g desiccated coconut 50g mixed seeds (or seeds of your choice) 200g cups oats pinch of salt 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons milk Method Preheat oven to 180C. Line a tray with baking paper. Melt the butter along […]
Sweetie pops folded into creamy chocolate ice cream, a sweetie pops base and chocolate ganache, this my friends is the best, most decadent and chocolatey ice cream cake you’ll ever make! I am the biggest sweetie pops fan in the world! I am always looking for excuses to stock up on these delicious morsels even […]
Smooth and silky white chocolate ganache infused with one of my favourite flavour combinations, orange and rosemary. I know you’re probably thinking this is such a weird combination, but it works trust me! It is also very, very delicious. Here is how you can make them Ingredients 180 ml cream Zest of one medium sized […]
Kalya is a spicy Mauritian dish, made with chicken or beef, creamy yogurt and freshly ground spices. Hey everyone! I’ve been quite busy lately, taking a break from social media and taking care of the kiddos who are both sick! Luckily my son is recovering but my daughter on the other hand is refusing to […]
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