Different baking techniques would result in the different texture of the baked goods and it is extremely important for us to use the proper baking technique so that whatever we bake comes out perfect. Here are some of the commonly used techniques in baking. Cutting in This technique combines fat (butter) and flour together but […]
All about Cakes
Cheese cake, angel food cake, Devil’s food cake, chiffon cake … … There are so MANY variety of cakes out there in the market that sometimes we get lost just by looking at it. Different cakes have different taste and textures and this is due to the difference in composition of flour and eggs. But […]
Cronuts!
Two of my favourite pastries are the croissant and the donut. Donuts are sweet and soft while croissants have a buttery aroma to them and their soft, flaky interior is a die for. The recent food craze has been over cronuts and that got me super excited to try one! Some of you may be […]
Top 10 tips for piping decorations
Ever looked in awe at pretty cake decorations made of frosting? Piping frosting onto your cake/ cupcake is a great way to glam up your baked goods and the effect is really pretty 🙂 However, piping frosting onto a cake is definitely not a piece of cake. Here are 10 tips for piping frosting onto […]
Pandan Pop
July 2013Â Â Â Pandan Pop pandan cupcake with traditional kaya fillings and grated coconut
In a Chocolate World
Chocolate is one of the most common ingredients found in desserts as it is not only delicious but quite versatile. Chocolates can taste sweet, salty or even spicy depending on what is being added into the chocolate. Some people may think that chocolate are all the same but in actual fact, they are not. One […]
Tips on making Macarons
Macarons are sweet, meringue-based French confection made from egg whites, icing sugar, food colouring and ground almonds. Macarons are commonly mixed up with macaroons. Macaroons are light, baked confections that are like a small cake or a meringue-like cookie. Macarons are challenging to make as only egg whites can be added to the batter and […]
10 Ways to cut calories in baking recipes
Here are some tips on how to cut calories in recipes to allow you to still enjoy your sweet treats but with a healthier twist 😉 1.      Whole wheat flour When baking muffins, cakes, brownies, cookies or bread, you can replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. If you are not used to […]
Cakes on a budget
Some cupcakes can be a little pricey so what is a good alternative in replacement of cupcakes? MUFFINS! A muffin is somewhat like a brother of the cupcake just that it lacks frosting and does not look as pretty as a cupcake. Also, ingredients are added into the batter of a muffin which may be […]
Great places to find cupcakes online
For the third and final part for the hunt of the best cupcakes, we decided to do an online edition. As online shopping has been gaining popularity, why not try out cupcakes from online shops? It is more convenient and assessable for some people and can be done at any time of the day. Here […]