Planet Cake Course – Basics 103

jen | February 24, 2010

I can’t believe it’s taken me a whole year to use up the Planet Cake voucher that i was given for my birthday last year. I guess life just got in the way and before i knew it my next birthday was approaching fast! I ummed and ahhed about which class to take and as [...]

Cupcake cake

jen | May 1, 2009

Last night Christine and I spent roughly 5 hours or so making this cupcake cake for Amy and Telma’s birthday. The idea came from the Planet Cake book that was released early March and as soon as i saw it i knew i had to make it. What a coincidence that Christine was thinking the [...]

Daring Bakers April Challenge – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

jen | April 27, 2009

When it comes to cheesecakes, the choices are endless. I saw this first hand whilst we were in the U.S last year. A favourite restaurant of ours is ‘The Cheesecake Factory’ where as soon as you walk in the door you are greeted with a window display of cheesecakes. Some of their selections include: White [...]

Grilled Dark Chocolate Sandwiches

jen | April 17, 2009

I’d like apologise for my lack of posts lately. With winter coming up, i’m trying to be good and that means no more naughty indulgences like cakes, sweets, desserts and chocolate (you get the drift). Kinda defeats the purpose of a cake blog doesn’t it? As i’ve mentioned before, i’m not really a huge chocolate [...]

Flourless Chocolate Mini Cakes

jen | March 15, 2009

Another flourless recipe i know. But this one is really, really, really GOOD. Eat it hot if you can (but don’t burn yourself!) Flourless Chocolate Mini Cakes 200g dark cooking chocolate, chopped 160g butter, chopped 5 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups almond meal 3/4 cup sugar Method Pre-heat the oven to 170C (340 F) Place [...]

Daring Bakers February Challenge – Chocolate Valentino

jen | February 27, 2009

The February 2009 challenge is hosted by Wendy of WMPE’s blog and Dharm of Dad ~ Baker & Chef. We have chosen a Chocolate Valentino cake by Chef Wan; a Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Dharm and a Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Wendy as the challenge. After another busy month i was a little [...]

Nigella’s Rocky Road Crunch Bars

jen | January 19, 2009

A different take on the normal rocky road, this recipe features biscuits which gives it the crunch. A great and quick dessert if you don’t feel like baking.       Nigella’s Rocky Road Crunch Bars 125 grams butter (softened) 300 grams best quality dark chocolate (broken into pieces) 3 tablespoons golden syrup 200 grams biscuits (i [...]

Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie

jen | January 14, 2009

First and foremost, i would like to apologise for my lack of posts. Over the Christmas holidays i just wanted to do NOTHING which is exactly what i did. It was a great two weeks off and i’m feeling refreshed (or should i say lazy!). Only now am i just getting back into the swing [...]

Hazelnut Flourless Chocolate Cake

jen | December 16, 2008

Earlier this year, i made a flourless chocolate cake. I was surprised at how decadent and moist it was and so when i discovered this recipe which has the added bonus of hazelnuts, i knew it was going to be good. What is also good about this recipe is that this cake is best eaten the [...]