This was the cake I decided to prepare for Easter. This is a super fluffy and moist cake. It goes well with cream cheese frosting, although I did not do it this time, I went for a simple icing glaze. I had a little helper on my side this time! My little one is growing too fast. Ingredients Icing glaze Preparation Bundt cake sponge Icing glaze In a bowl mix 3 tablespoon of icing sugar with two tablespoons of water. Mix well until a runny consistency. Drop on top of the cake evenly. *Receita em Português* Este foi o bolo que decidi preparar na Páscoa. E um bolo super fofo…
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Birthday Cake
A birthday always has to have cake and candles, after all it is a day to celebrate. My birthday cake this year had an Autumn theme. I usually don’t bake my own cake but considering the unusual circunstancies we are all living, I made my mind and went for it. The main reason is that I’d rather enjoy my day outdoors with family members than being stuck in the kitchen the whole day. “Pão-de-ló” is a typical Portuguese lightweight sponge made out of eggs, sugar and flour. Traditionally it is served without any toppings or fillings, but commonly used in birthday cake recipes. And this is probably the most common…
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Apple & Cinnamon Cake
This cake is moist and flavorful. I was looking for a moist apple cake when I created this recipe. So I decided to prepare an apple puree that goes into the cake batter. The chopped apples cook over low heat in a saucepan and as soon the water evaporates it quickly begins to caramelize the apple edges. The apples are then turned into puree and ready to use. You may find the recipe below in English and Portuguese. Ingredients Apple Puree 330 g Pink Lady apples ( approx. 4 red apples) 70 g light brown sugar 100 ml water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 star anise Cake 200 g apple…
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Yogurt & Raspberry Cake
This cake is moist, light and delicious. Once you cut through the cake, you’ll find raspberries scattered around on each comforting slice of cake. This is another cake I used to eat throughout my childhood and reminded me how much I loved yogurt cake. Use all ingredients at room temperature. Use a standard mug to measure your ingredients. Ingredients 5 free range eggs (L) 2 mugs caster sugar 2 vanilla yogurts 1/2 mug olive oil 2 mugs self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 100 g raspberries 1/2 lemon, zest Preparation Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Whisk the whole eggs and caster sugar until approximately tripled in volume and turn…
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Ganache topped Chocolate Cake
Chocolate lovers out there, this cake is for you. This is a moist chocolate cake garnished with walnuts which I am sure you will enjoy. Recipe adapted from Marry Berry’s Baking Bible. Ingredients Cake 3 free range eggs (L) 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature 250 g caster sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 50 ml semi-skimmed milk 175 g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 50 g cocoa powder, sifted 6 tablespoons boiling water 50 g walnut halves Chocolate Ganache 70 g milk chocolate 70 g dark chocolate (70% cacao) 300 ml double cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Grease and flour a 20 cm baking…
