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Ah, my dear, let me introduce you to a delightful recipe known as Eve’s Pudding. It’s a charming dessert that perfectly captures the essence of apple season. Imagine slices of luscious apples nestled beneath a light and fluffy sponge cake topping. It’s an absolute delight, and it can be enjoyed …
Removing a cake from a bundt pan can be a tricky task, especially if the cake is delicate or has intricate designs. However, with a little patience and the right techniques, you can easily remove the cake without damaging it. Here are some steps to follow to remove a cake …
It’s happened to me more times than I care to remember and I’m pretty sure that all of you reading this will have experienced it at least once. That’s right, I’m talking about a cracked cake top. Is there anything more disheartening than taking your cake out of the oven …
Your grandmother probably made the art of cake baking look like a cinch but in reality, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. One of the things that I always like to keep in mind when baking is that there’s always a lesson to be learned. So, …
A lot of chefs are now turning to silicone bakeware instead of some of the more traditional materials. While there are a lot of good reasons for this including affordability and being dishwasher safe, there are some notable downsides. Most obviously is that your cake might stick to the silicone …
Fruit cake is a sweet, filling and delicious dessert that goes well with a cup of tea, after a meal and as a celebration cake. For such a versatile baked product, you would think that us bakers would have gotten it down to a T. But so many people still …
There’s nothing quite like eating a cake fresh from the oven; it’s warm and comforting and seems to have a much sweeter taste. However, sometimes, you might want to ice the cake, in which case, you’ll need to let it cool first. Other times, the cake might be too hot …
Buttercream is sometimes called butter icing or frosting but these are all names for the same thing. This is a common decorative and delicious topping for all types of cake but a lot of people are still confused on how they should store it. There are lots of different types …
For home bakers, sponge cake is an easy go to recipe that will always satisfy the taste buds. There are lots of different types of sponge cake but the basic recipe is always the same. If you’ve made a sponge cake and aren’t going to eat it all in one …
It is with great fondness that I look back on my school days. One memory in particular was lining up, plastic tray in hand, dazzled by the yellowish/orange bulbs that illuminated the food in front of me. A kindly dinner lady would be ready with her serving utensils to dish …