After Eight Macarons
I had some green macarons left from a larger bake I did over the weekend. And i kept thinking what could I use them for.. I needed some type of filling that would go well with the colour green – it was more of a pale green, so very light. Whilst deliberating, I needed to go to the grocery store to pick up some ingredients … Continue reading After Eight Macarons
Passionfruit Mousse, Almond Dacqouise, Strawberries and Vanilla Cake!
It’s my birthday. And as much as i wanted to buy a cake instead of baking it, I had an idea of how I wanted it decorated, so I just decided to bake it myself! haha! Typical for a baker I guess. I then walked into the grocery store for inspiration, and the first thing that caught my eyes were the passion fruits. During these … Continue reading Passionfruit Mousse, Almond Dacqouise, Strawberries and Vanilla Cake!
Brioche Bread
Brioche Bread is something that I’ve always wanted to bake, its one of the most buttery and tasty breads i’ve ever eaten. So while I was speaking to a friend of mine, she gave me a recipe for the Brioche bread which I tried and it turned out lovely. I did some minor alterations to the recipe just to go with how I feel it … Continue reading Brioche Bread
Dutch Baby Pancake
It’s Sunday, and as per my home tradition, we have brunch. Its only my Husband and I (plus our cat Ludwig) But still, we try to make the most of our weekends not working. So today I decided to bake a Dutch Baby pancake, instead of small pancakes. This way you get one large one, perfectly shared for both, easily done, and it’s beautiful in … Continue reading Dutch Baby Pancake
Easter Egg Macarons
So it’s nearly Easter and because of the Corona Virus many are at home and will not be celebrating. However, if your anything like me, you still bake a lot and drop it off at peoples doors. And what better way than to bake Macarons! Because it’s Easter themed.. I’ve made Egg shaped Macarons with decorations piped from royal icing and computed sugar sprinkles. They … Continue reading Easter Egg Macarons
Pistachio Buttercream
So one of my husbands favorite fillings to eat is my Pistachio Buttercream. It’s great in cakes and Macarons! Loved by all and not very hard to bake either! Here’s how you make it! Ingredients: 115 g unsalted butter, softened 100 g ground pistachio 200 g icing sugar 2 tbsp heavy cream 1 tsp pure vanilla extract METHOD : In large mixing bowl with paddle … Continue reading Pistachio Buttercream
Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Chocolate is my favorite thing to eat. No joke. And when I’m baking and I need a filling or frosting this chocolate ganache frosting is my favorite recipe. It’s super easy and very rich. Easy to bake as well! Here’s how you bake it! INGREDIENTS : 255 g Dark Chocolate, chopped 230 ml heavy cream 1.5 tsp sea salt METHOD : Put the chocolate and … Continue reading Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Brioche French Toast
So I baked brioche donuts last weekend, and with that I made an extra brioche bread, which I put in the freezer. This wonderful Saturday morning, I took the frozen Brioche out, let it defrost, and then made an amazing French Toast breakfast fro me and my husband. And my oh my it was absolutely delicious! Buttery, sweet, tasty.. just perfect, and with some maple … Continue reading Brioche French Toast
Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake with Blackberries & Creme Fraiche!
It’s April! And all things yellow have started appear everywhere. Outside there are daffodils, and pansies, inside there are easter eggs and lemons! And as always i’m here to celebrate it through baking! I decided to bake a lemon & poppy sees cake, but a little bit differently.. this time i’m making it into a longer cake, in a tart case, adding a few blackberries … Continue reading Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake with Blackberries & Creme Fraiche!
Three Layered combo – Cookie/Brownie/Cream Cheese!
Yes you read right! This is a cookie dough base cake with a brownie center and cream cheese frosting topped on top! the best combo EVER! I mean.. if you ever need carb loading, then here it is folks! plus it tastes AMAZING! It’s not hard to bake, could take a little time, but most fo us are home these days, so why not!? 😉 … Continue reading Three Layered combo – Cookie/Brownie/Cream Cheese!
Baked By Ammna 