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Hidden heart cake Ingredients90 ml full cream milk, at room temperature6 large eggs, at room temperature4 tsp vanilla extract300 g cake flour, sifted300 g castor sugar8 g baking powderSalt370 g unsalted butter, softenedPink gel food colouring Buttercream100 g unsalted butter, softened200 g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract1 – 2 tbsp milk, if neededPink sprinkles, […]
Romany Creams Cheesecake Truffles Ingredients200 g Romany Creams biscuits, substitute with chocolate sandwiched cookies120g medium-fat cream cheese200g milk chocolate, melted OptionalSprinkles MethodPrepare a 20x 20 cm square cake tin with baking paper and set aside.Place biscuits in a food processor and pulse till the biscuits resemble crumbs.Add in the cream cheese and pulse till combined […]
Vermicelli Kheer Ingredients50 g ghee80 g vermicelli5 elachi pods2 cinnamon stick80 g sago, soaked for 30 minutes in water1 litre full cream milk290 g canned dessert cream385 g canned condensed milkPistachios and dried rose petals to garnish MethodMelt the ghee in a large pan over medium heat, add the vermicelli, elachi, and cinnamon sticks and […]
Granadilla & Coconut Loaf Cake Ingredients220g EVOO180g granulated sugar1 tbsp vanilla paste3 large eggsZest 1 large lemon280g cake flour20g desiccated coconut1 tsp of baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt225g double cream yogurt¾ cup of granadilla pulp, plus extra for topping250g mascarpone, at room temperature MethodPreheat your oven to 180°C. prepare your loaf pan […]
Pastry Cream Ingredients500ml full cream milk1 tsp vanilla bean paste6 large egg yolks135g castor sugar35g corn flour50g butter, cold MethodAdd the milk and vanilla bean paste to a medium saucepan, place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. […]
Blueberry tea-infused cheesecake Ingredients130 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature40 g castor sugar75 ml fresh cream1 Woolworths Blueberry infusions tagged tea bagszest of 1 medium-sized lemon40 g Tennis Biscuits, crushed25 g butter, melted MethodAdd the cream cheese, cream, castor sugar, half the lemon zest, and half the contents of the tea bag into a […]
Dark Chocolate, Pear & Olive Oil Cake Ingredients250ml EVOO135g muscovado sugar1 tbsp vanilla bean paste3 large eggs1 tsp cinnamon powder240g cake flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp salt250g pears, cubed180g dark chocolate, finely chopped MethodPreheat your oven to 180C.Prepare a 23cm cake tin with baking paper and baking spray then set aside.Add […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Eclairs IngredientsChoux Pastry300ml water125g butter135g cake flour4 large eggs Caramel cream500ml whipping cream100g Caramel treat Topping200g milk chocolate, melted100g peppermint crisp chocolate, finely chopped MethodMakes 20-25 Preheat the oven to 200°c. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside. Place water and butter in a saucepan and bring to […]
Ingredients 145g unsalted butter, melted 2 cups crushed biscuits 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup chopped almonds 1 can of sweetened condensed milk Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line your baking tray with baking paper. Add melted butter to the pan, ensuring all corners of your baking tray are coated […]
Strawberry Turnovers IngredientsPastry250g cake flour250g Kerrygold salted butter, cold and cubed80ml-120ml ice cold water Pastry cream500ml full cream milk1 tsp vanilla bean paste5 large egg yolks120g castor sugar35g corn flour50g Kerrygold salted butter, cold300g fresh strawberries, thinly slicedIcing sugar for dusting MethodPastry creamAdd the milk and vanilla bean paste to a medium saucepan, place over […]
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