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Working in the food industry for the past 2 years has been a blissful journey. I've grown from not knowing what went wrong with my bakes to be able to create my own recipe using any ingredient you give me now. There's so much science behind cooking and endless knowledge that can be gained in the... Continue Reading →
This was one of the cake I baked for Charity called Cake4Kids.I wanted to make a doll cake for so long and not having kids yet, I didnt know who to make it for.This little 6 year old girl from the Foster care asked for a "Frozen Cake" with a chocolate flavor.I signed up for... Continue Reading →
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a single layer cake baked on a bed of brown sugar,butter and pineapple and served upside down once it has baked.The pineapple, brown sugar and butter caramelize into a golden syrup during the baking process and ooze into the cake thus making a scrumptious dessert.Preparation time60 minutesServes8Serving Size1/8 recipeCalories Per... Continue Reading →
Heres the another cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series.The cake is a pistachio cake with pistachios iced with a pistachio buttercream frosting, green sugar and a fondant monkey and tree topper.Preparation time60 minutes+time to decorateServes12 slices, 2 6 inch layer cakesServing Size1 sliceCalories Per ServingApproximately 160 per serving without the icingDifficultyDifficultIngredients:1 cup... Continue Reading →
Heres the another cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series.The cake is a Apricot cake with Almonds iced with a Vanilla buttercream frosting, fondant teddy.Preparation time60 minutes+time to decorateServes12 slices, 2 6 inch layer cakesServing Size1 sliceCalories Per ServingApproximately 293 per serving without the icingDifficultyDifficultIngredients: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick of unsalted... Continue Reading →
Heres the first cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series,posting this first since it was the best seller of the night, there was only one slice of the cake left at the end.The cake is a pumpkin cake with pecans iced with a pumpkin buttercream frosting and a fondant animal accent.Preparation time60 minutesServes12... Continue Reading →
Heres the another cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series.The cake is a Lavendar cake iced with a Vanilla buttercream frosting and fondant zebra accents.Preparation time60 minutesServes12 slices, 2 6 inch layer cakesServing Size1 sliceCalories Per ServingApproximately 114 per serving without icingDifficultyDifficultIngredients:1 cup all purpose flour2 tablespoons cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Heres the another cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series.The cake is a Strawberry cake with strawberries iced with a Strawberry buttercream frosting, pink sugar and pink candy balls.Apologies I could not get all the pictures of the process, was crunched on time.Preparation time60 minutesServes12 slices, 2 6 inch layer cakesServing Size1 sliceCalories... Continue Reading →
Heres the another cake out of my 6 Safari Theme Cake series.This cake is my personal favorite, a Lemon cake with raspberries iced with a Lemon buttercream frosting and Fondant Accents.Preparation time:60 minutesServes: two 6-inch round layers.Ingredients:1 cup all purpose flour1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter2 eggs1 teaspoon lemon extract1/4 cup sour cream/buttermilk1 teaspoon baking powder1... Continue Reading →
This was one of the fun cakes I made, my boss was leaving the company and I wanted to make a cake that reminds him of the company and us.So whats better than the company logo.My boss and all my colleagues were blown away by the idea, my boss repeatedly mentioned "oh my god this... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 