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Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Yields 12-14 cupcakesIngredients95g cake flour40g unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp espresso powder2 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, at room temperature100g sugar100g demerara sugar80ml vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract120ml buttermilk, at room temperature Spiced Buttercream230g […]
Chocolate Cherry Trifle (makes 4 mini trifles) Ingredients Cherry Jam500g fresh cherries, pitted1/4 cup caster sugarJuice of half a lemon1 tsp corn flour Chocolate BrowniesI used this recipe 1L First Choice Velvet Chocolate, cold250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar100g dark chocolate, gratedFresh cherries, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry jamAdd pitted cherries, lemon juice, and […]
Chocolate Espresso Martini Ingredients 30ml vodka 30ml chocolate liqueur 30ml Kahlua 1 shot espresso Ice Chocolate shavings, for garnish Coffee beans, for garnish Method Add ice, vodka, chocolate liqueur, Kahlua, and espresso to a shaker. Shake for a minute. Pour into a martini glass, garnish with chocolate shavings and 3 coffee beans and serve immediately. […]
Mini Fruity Pavlovas IngredientsEgg white, from 4 large eggs at room temperature200g castor sugar1 1/2 tsp corn flour1 tsp white vinegar ToppingsSweetened whipped cream250ml Whipping cream20g icing sugar, adjust to your liking1 tsp vanilla extract FruitBlueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango cubes, passionfruit pulpMint sprigs, to garnishIcing sugar, for dusting MethodPreheat oven to 150°C. Prepare a large […]
Chocolate Pistachio Cookies Ingredients1 box of Nomu MiniMakes Chocolate cookie dough mix90g butter, at room temperature1 egg yolk100g pistachio paste MethodPrepare the cookie dough mix as per package instructions.Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper, place on a baking tray, and refrigerate for 1 hour.Preheat oven to 160C.Remove the tray from the […]
Rocky Road Ingredients200g milk chocolate, roughly chopped200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped200g biscuits, sliced into chunks – I used shortbread but any biscuit will work30g desiccated coconut80g mini marshmallows150g soft chewing jelly sweets40g nuts, roughly chopped MethodLine a 20×20 cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside.place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl and […]
Christmas Bauble Strawberry Gin Smash Cocktail Makes 2 cocktails Ingredients6 strawberries, hulled1/2 lime, sliced in wedges1 tbsp sugar, adjust to your tasteIceTonic water100ml gin, I used the Ginologist Gin Ornaments for this recipeRosemary sprigs, for garnish MethodTo a glass add the strawberries, lime, and sugar. Muddle until most of the sugar has dissolved.Add ice, and […]
Panettone French Toast Ingredients4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp cinnamon powder60ml pouring creamPinch of salt8 slices panettoneButter, for cookingFresh berries, for serving MethodWhisk the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, cream, and salt till combined in a shallow bowl. Set aside.Melt a tsp of butter in a large saucepan on medium heat.Gently coat both sides […]
Bombay Crush IngredientsMilk Jelly250ml water125ml milk1 tbsp china grass powder/agar agar Bombay crush4 cups vanilla ice cream, plus extra for serving1.5 cups milk1-2 tbsp rose syrup, or more if needed1/2 tsp ground cardamomPinch nutmeg1 tsp basil seedsCrushed pistachios, for serving, optional MethodMilk JellyAdd the water, milk, and china grass powder, and whisk into a saucepan. […]
1 Biscuit dough, 3 ways! Butter biscuit dough (makes 70 biscuits) Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened at room temperature60g icing sugar, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract270g cake flour, sifted90g corn flour White chocolate almond coconut biscuits1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped200g white chocolate, melted50g desiccated coconut Chocolate log biscuits60g cocoa powder250g milk chocolate, melted Cardamom rose & pistachio […]
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