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Custard is usually prepared with eggs milk and sugar and caramel is optional on top.With halloween around the corner and having plenty of pumpkin puree available I decided to make a pumpkin caramel custard,It turned out soooo good.I usually eat just a teaspoon when tasting what I made but I couldn't resist I gulfed down... Continue Reading →
These are an egg white based cookies made without any flour.These are perfect to make cookie sandwiches like Oreos or other cream biscuits.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:2-3 dozen cookies depending on size.Ingredients:3/4 cup ground almonds3 Egg Whites3 tablespoons cocoa powder1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar1 teaspoon Almond Extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarProcedure:1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet... Continue Reading →
A brownie is the ultimate comfort dessert for a true chocolate lover(read me lol). Its a cross between a cake and a cookie in texture so a perfect balance of ingredients can result you in a chewy gooey brownie. Preparation time 50 minutes Serves 15 pieces Serving Size 1 piece Calories Per Serving Approximately... Continue Reading →
A simple and decadent Chocolate fudge icing for icing cupcakes or cakes.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:1 cakeIngredients:1/2 cup (1 sticks) unsalted butter softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups powdered sugar1⁄3 cup cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extractpinch fine sea salt1 tablespoons lukewarm milkProcedure:1.Start with whisking the butter and shortening in a bowl.2.Add 1 cup at a time of powdered sugar and... Continue Reading →
Piskota is a hungarian sponge cake rolled into a Roulade with a filling inside.This is a recipe with walnuts adding a bit of crunch to the cake.Serves a nice tea time snack.This is also a dark chocolate version without overpowering sweet.Preparation time:30 minutes for cake+10 minutes for decorServes:8 slicesIngredients:4 tablespoons all purpose flour1/8 teaspoon baking... Continue Reading →
This recipe makes coconut butter cream to ice a 9 inch 2 layer cake with scrumptious coconutPreparation time:20 minutesServes: Icing and layering a- 9 inch 2 layer cakeIngredients:1 cup unsalted butter(2 sticks) at room temperature3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar(powdered sugar)2 tablespoons coconut milk1 tablespoon of coconut extract(or vanilla extract if you don't have this)1 1/2 cup sweetened... Continue Reading →
I wanted a baby shower cake for my friends' baby shower and didn't want to add any artificial color,so I decided to go the cherry route.Preparation time:10 minutesServes: Icing and layering a 2 layer 9 inch cake.Ingredients:1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature1/2 cup vegetable shoretening3 1/2-4 cups confectioners' sugar(powdered sugar)1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract... Continue Reading →
This is a basic buttercream recipe that can be used to ice cakes.To this you can add other flavors like fruit puree etc instead of the milk to get a spreading consistency and get a fruit flavor or color.Pipe into pastry bags for fancy decorations on a cake.Preparation time:20 minutesServes: frosting and layering a 2... Continue Reading →
This recipe is a pure milk fudge recipe.It originated from the town of Rajhamundry in Andhra Pradesh.This is a time taking recipe and needs patience. I'm also giving an alternative for those who do not have so much patience to make kova from scratch.But,trust me fresh made kova is so divine.Preparation time:1 hour 10 minutesServes:20Ingredients:1/2... Continue Reading →
This recipe is best for those who like less sweeter and a touch of tangy taste in their desserts.Use fresh blueberries for this recipe, preferably at peak season.If you are new to baking make sure you read this link before starting.Preparation time50 minutesServes24 muffinsServing Size1 muffinCalories Per ServingApproximately 212 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:2 cups all purpose flour1... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 