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Vanilla Cupcakes with frosting Yay! at last , the long awaited Vanilla cupcake recipe is here. This recipe is simple, easy and of course delicious. And to make it even better, the recipe is only for a small batch; just six cupcakes. So if you have been reluctant to try out any cake recipe for fear of not getting it right and wasting ingredients, this vanilla cupcake recipe is just right for beginners. Nothing complicated and no fuss at all. Continue reading »

How to bake cake without an oven (sand method) & on a stove top After my combined post here on ''How to Bake Cake Without an Oven' ', I have been receiving emails and phone calls( I forgot my number was on the ''about me page '' ☺ ). The emails and phone calls were mostly from young students, asking for clarity on the two stovetop methods mentioned in the post. I guess that reading about the two methods in one post was a bit confusing, so today, in response to that, I'll show you how to make/ bake cake without an oven using the sand method and of course, there is an explanatory video below to go with it. Hope you find it useful ☺ . Continue reading »

Orange Juice Cake (Orange Cake) I bet you'll agree with me that with hundreds of delicious cake recipes out there, it is almost impossible to have just ONE favorite cake recipe. And even when you thought you have finally found your ''go-to'' recipe , you suddenly discover another one that also becomes a keeper. That was exactly what happened to me when I came across this Orange juice cake(orange cake). I found myself repeating it so often that, as the aromatic smell of the orange cake filled the house, I wondered what took me so long in sharing this recipe with you. Well, no more delays, here's my favorite Orange juice cake recipe, and hope you enjoy it. Continue reading »

How to bake cake without an oven & on a stove top Cake baking has been around for decades and so has the means of baking. Before the invention of gas and electric ovens, Cakes and other snacks were baked successfully on the stove top and also enjoyed by all. And even with the new inventions, we can always fall back on the old baking methods, whenever we simply run out of electric power/gas or when our conventional ovens fail us (just like it happened to me yesterday ☺ ). So here's how to bake cake without an oven. Continue reading »

Nigerian Cake is rich and dense and this fruit cake is not far from it. It is a fruity and richer variation of the classic Nigerian Cake and usually a big favorite at Christmas parties. Here how to prepare it: Continue reading »

How to Make Icing Sugar at Home Icing sugar is a ''must-have'' if you enjoy baking. It is often used for cake decorations , biscuits, fondant , and also for dusting on donuts and others sweet desserts. But just in case your ever run out of icing sugar, here's how to make a batch in a jiffy. It is very easy and only requires 2- ingredients. Icing sugar is also known as Powdered sugar or Confectioner's sugar. Here's how to make it. Continue reading »

Homemade Shortbread recipe (just as Mcvities & Walkers does it) Shortbread Fingers are one of my favorite biscuits. As a teen, I used to indulge a lot on the Walkers and McVities Shortbread brand and loved to have it with a hot beverage, but a few years back, I found a recipe that worked perfectly for me, and now the whole family just can't have enough. Although the traditional recipe calls for only 3 ingredients, I like to add one extra ingredient which makes the '' already rich shortbread '' even richer and also takes the taste to another level. Here's how I prepare mine. Continue reading »

I am not a big fan of Fondant Cake due to its high sugar content, but when you have kids in the house you just can't help making one of these. My little girl loves Polka dots, and to celebrate her Kinder-graduation we decided to make this beautiful Multi coloured Polka dot decoration. You really don't need any special tool for this decoration, all you need are : Continue reading »

Apple cakes are simply delicious and also easy to prepare. I always buy a bag of apples every week, for snacking,smoothies and making my family's favorite apple cake. This cake is moist and tasty and even as I write, I just couldn't resist biting into this yummy deliciousness. Here's our ''no-fail'' and easy apple cake recipe, you'll surely enjoy. You don't need a cake mixer. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zidXr7TfFf1ftTDIuc8rXg09LOwgUR-0EjMOc9-zCKo/edit?usp=sharing

Covering a cake with fondant is easier than it looks. If you've bought pre-packed Fondant or maybe got creative like me and decided to make Fondant from scratch , here's how to cover your cake without cracks, folds or creases. To perfectly Cover A Cake With Fondant, you have to; A. Make sure that the large cake you want to decorate, has been previously coated with butter cream icing and left to harden a bit. B. Next, take the measurement of the cake, so that you'll know the size of fondant to roll.  If you are working with a round 12 inch wide cake, that has a 3 inch height, your fondant measurement will be 12+3+3, which will give you 18.   So the diameter of your fondant will be 18, but make it 20. It's better to have extra fondant at the edges, than not having enough. C. Place the cake on a cake board.    Steps:    1.  Now, Knead the fondant until soft and pliable. 2. Then, dust your work surface and rolling pin with icing sugar( or corn flou...

       Making Fondant from scratch is a fun task every pastry lover should try out. It is quite easy to prepare once you get the hang of it.        Here's how to make rolled fondant for large cakes and Cupcake decoration. Rolled Fondant (Sugar Paste) ingredients:   - 1kg or 2 pounds Icing sugar (a.k.a Confectioners sugar)    - 500g Corn flour or extra Icing sugar (for kneading)(optional)  - 60ml or 4 tablespoonful or 1/4 cup Cold water  - 20ml or 1 sachet or 1 tablespoon unflavored Gelatin  - 1/2 cup or 125ml Liquid Glucose (or White Corn syrup)  - 15ml or 1 tablespoonful Glycerine  - 1 tablespoonful Butter or Shortening (for rolling and kneading)  - 1 teaspoon desired flavoring (optional)  - 1 tablespoon Cmc or Gum tex (optional but highly recommended) Note:   * Cmc (carboxy methyl cellulose) is the same as Tylose powder  * Gum tex is the same as Gum tragacan...

Coloring Fondant is another fun task I enjoy doing. It is easy to do, but also has to be done carefully so that you  can get the exact color tone you are a looking to get. Here's how to Color Fondant for Cake Decorating.  You'll need : - White Fondant - Food dye or coloring (liquid, powder or paste) - Gloves (to prevent staining your hands with dye) (dr. oetker food coloring , do not stain, I love using them) Steps 1. Put on the gloves and knead the fondant until soft and form a ball; then lightly punch the ball a little in the center .  2. Using a toothpick, pick a little of the coloring and tap it on the fondant, knead and repeat the process until you get your desired color.   If you're using liquid food dye add one drop at a time and knead until you get your desired color.  3. Finally form into a ball and tightly wrap up the fondant in a nylon or plastic bag and place in a sealed container until you're ready to use.   Tip: Always color more than y...

Nigerian Cake is super rich, dense and absolutely delicious. It is a variation of the conventional butter cake and does not fall apart or crumble when cut into slices.    If you've ever attended a Nigerian Wedding or birthday party and wondering how the cake was made; here's a detailed recipe you'll surely enjoy. Nigerian Cake Ingredients : This recipe makes a well risen 10 x 3 inch deep Cake. - 500 grams( about 4 cups) Plain Flour /All purpose flour - 500 grams Butter (at room temperature) - 10  Eggs (at room temperature) - 350 grams Sugar - 2 tablespoonful Baking powder - 2 tablespoonful flavor (coco or vanilla or butterscotch flavor) - 1 cup Brandy or Rum( optional but most people add it) - 2 tablespoonful Preservative powder (optional) - half cup browning(for dark cakes) (optional) -  1 handful Dry fruits (raisins, cherries) soaked in the alcohol you'll be using(optional) Notes:  - Preservative powder is optional in Nigerian Cake, but it is used by most Ba...