…the tin with the cooled caramelized sugar. Now it is time to assemble the cake… First, gently add 6 tbsps. of Purple cake batter in the centre of the liquid crème caramel mixture. The batter will float around so now this is the test of patience! You need to follow it around. Then spoon in 6 tbsps. of Pink cake batter & pour in the middle of the purple batter… again you will see that the batter will keep moving around & you have to be real…
…an to a wire rack and let the cake cool completely. To further loosen the cake run a knife around the edge of the pan and turn the cake out on a board or plate. Turn the cake right side up and evenly spoon the remaining 2 tablespoons of brandy on the cake or more if you like a drunken cake! Wrap the cake in cling film / foil and store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight; preferably for a couple of days. Cover with marzipan and / or ma…
…evenly. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C for about an hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove cake from the oven and let it stand for about 10 minutes. Turn out the cake on a cooling rack. When the cake is completely cool; spoon some rum on to the entire cake (optional). Wrap the cake in cling film or foil and keep in the fridge overnight. The flavor improves as it matures. But does one have the patience to wait f…
…e of Vanilla Sponge Cake to create this irresistible layered mousse mirror cake. This cake ideally calls for fresh mangoes. I love the combination of fresh cubes of mango & puree in this layered soft & moist cake. Though it takes a while to assemble this cake, I must say it is a real beauty! If you wish to serve this as a dessert or as the main cake at a birthday party, it will not only be impressive but spectacular. If you love mango mous…
…s time I used the chocolate spread to bake these delicious Chocolate Swirl Banana Cupcakes and they were awesome. When they disappeared so quickly, I knew the chocolate spread was great! We love bananas and chocolate just the way many do and this combination is truly made for each other. My hubby is a chocolate lover and my kids too love it. Such a novel way to put bananas to good use because we always purchase a huge bunch and who can resist choc…
…Turn the moulds upside down & gently tap them on the table or counter-top covered with wax paper. The moulded chocolates will drop right out. Wrap the chocolates with chocolate wrapping foil. Serve & gift your valentine with love!! 😀…
…coop out the cream and then use the plain cookies. If you like your Triple Chocolate Cheesecake with more sinful Chocolate, then here is the recipe for the Chocolate Mirror Glaze.. Note : Prepare the glaze at least a day before you need it. You can store excess in the fridge for about 2 weeks but it should be well covered. For the Chocolate Mirror Glaze: 20 gms. powdered gelatin bloomed in 90 gms. cold water 200 gms. Cream 300 gms. Sugar or to tas…
…our own. It is the caramel which gives a deep dark color to the rich fruit cake! Ingredients for the Cake : 200 gms. Refined Flour (Maida) 60 gms. Almonds (finely ground) 1tsp. Baking pwd. A pinch of Salt 250 gms. Unsalted Butter 200 gms. Demerara/Muscovado/ Castor Sugar 5 Eggs 3 tbsps. Caramel ¾ cup Milk (at room temp.) Method : Grease & double line two 8 inch round baking pans at the bottom. Also line the sides, extending about 2 inches abov…
…t with great ideas to use them. Today’s recipe is interesting and fun with banana leaves. A banana leaf makes a fragrant and convenient fish steaming packet. Do you remember the origami classes in school? Did you enjoy them? Then converting a banana leaf into a beautiful looking boat using your origami skills will definitely make you feel good and remind you of your craft classes in school. These banana boats are so flexible in any recipe which ca…
…the whites hold a firm peak. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites into the cake batter in 2 additions. Pour the batter into the cake tin & evenly smoothen the top. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until the top of the cake is brown & starts to pull away from the sides of the cake tin. (You may even do the tooth pick test). Remove from the oven & place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 -15 minutes. Run a sharp knife a…