Baking

A 70′s revival | Black Forest Cake – my way!

I am having a 70′s revival. Reliving the olden days. Reminiscing. I was invited to a good old-fashioned dinner party for eight (actually that turned out to be seven because “the one” had to fly to Queensland so I was a single woman for the night) at a friend’s house and I was in charge of dessert. Ok. So what should I make? I ran a few options past my host. You know, the good old fall-backs like pavlova and various forms of cheesecake, banofee pie, trifle to mention but a few. These were all met with “hmmm” but … Continue Reading

April 4th, 2011, In Baking, by LDM

Baking | White chocolate lattice | Cake decoration

Gently squeeze the chocolate out onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. First, run the chocolate back and forwards in one direction, then go back lengthwise over the the first layer. Repeat as many times as required. I like to make a few extra in case of breakage. Believe me, they will be eaten anyway! Lattice made from chocolate makes a perfect cake topper for any party cake. And they are really easy to make in either white, milk or dark chocolate. Firstly, melt 100g chocolate buds in the microwave being careful not to burn. Slowly but surely … Continue Reading

March 27th, 2011, In Baking, by LDM

Baking | Cherry and pineapple ring cake

It’s Friday. Yay! The start of the weekend. What better way to start the weekend than with this sweet and textured cake with it’s glossy icing and bright cherry topping? This recipe is taken from Baking Bible. Enjoy. Cake 175g softened butter 175g caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/4 cup milk 65 g glace cherries, quartered 25 g glace pineapple, chopped whole glace cherries for decorating Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Lightly grease a 20cm ring tin and line the base with non-stick baking paper. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs a little at … Continue Reading

February 4th, 2011, In Baking, by LDM