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Self-saucing chocolate pudding IngredientsFor the sauce180g brown sugar30g cocoa powder320ml boiling water Chocolate cake150g cake flour70g castor sugar30g cocoa powder2 1/2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt50g melted butter125ml milk, room temperature1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract MethodPreheat oven to 170C or 150C for fan-forced.Prepare a 20×20 cm baking dish with baking spray and set aside.Whisk […]
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting Carrot cake recipe260g toasted pecan nuts, chopped300g demerara sugar100g white sugar240ml vegetable oil4 large eggs130g crushed pineapple (if using canned pineapple make sure most of the syrup is strained)1 teaspoon vanilla extract315g cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon powder1 teaspoon […]
No Knead Hot Cross Buns Bun dough 1 tablespoon instant yeast 110g white sugar 125 ml warm water 250 ml milk, lukewarm 600g white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp cinnamon powder 2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp salt 220g) mixed raisins 2 tbsp orange zest 50g unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs, at room temperature Crosses 1/2 cup white bread flour Water Jam glaze […]
Caramel popcornIngredientsPopcorn60ml vegetable oil1/3 cup corn kernels Caramel100g, unsalted220g demerara sugar170g golden syrup1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda Method:Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.Add corn kernels, and spread out evenly.Cover with a lid and allow the popcorn to pop.Remove from heat when the popping stops and transfer to […]
Making samoosas reminds me of my Gran – I know I say this a lot but it’s true she is my biggest inspiration. She used to gather everyone together and she’d give us all a task!, Folding, filling, and sealing samoosa duties – back then I used to complain, however now I quite enjoy it […]
Mousse but make it trendy! These are oreo mousse filled chocolate eggs!! And no it really does not get any better than this!! Not to mention it is a genius way to serve dessert this weekend! Oreo Mousse filled Chocolate Eggs Ingredients 8 oreo cookies, crushed360 ml whipping cream, chilled 1 tablespoon icing sugar, sifted2 […]
Happy Sunday everyone!The weather is changing, it is getting colder and I found myself digging up my winter jammies during the week. I spend most of my weekends getting up early – not by choice, my kids wake me up (GRRR!) – I shower and put on a fresh pair of jammies to start my […]
So this recipe says cool before serving but if I’m being honest I ripped the first batch apart the minute I brushed on the glaze and if we’re doing the whole honesty thing I didn’t even wait for the butter to form a little pool in the centre – I know I’m not alone on […]
Why have one dessert when you can have two! Well, atleast that’s what I always say 😄. Most of us know flan as crème caramel, the deliciously smooth creamy dessert drenched in caramel, this dessert is exactly like that, well sort of. The crème caramel is baked together with chocolate cake batter causing a massive […]
Happy Weekend!! I know we’re all at home but with juggling home schooling, working from home and getting a million requests for snacks from kids I’m just so exhausted! Since I have to include chocolate in some form in my desserts I created this Hot Chocolate Trifle, made with the most easiest chocolate cake EVER! […]
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