I was given a pack of Lindt dark chocolate with soft and delicate orange pieces and crispy toasted almond slivers inside. The citrus flavor blends perfectly with the intense dark chocolate. And this was how the inspiration for this cake came along. Ingredients (9-inch 2-layered cake): Chocolate Devil Food Layer Cake 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour [...]
Category Archives: Cake
19-Jan-12
Tiramisu Cheesecake
It’s been so long since last time I made Tiramisu. Too long that I had no idea that Tiramisu could be presented as a cake. Now since I have to make cakes every now and then because of my very celebratory children, I had to convert a conventional Tiramisu into a cake. Just for their [...]
I know. Ganache? Where? Because all you can see is a chocolate blanket, or mudslide, or A MESS. The reason why I still wanted to post it was this was incredibly delicious! Silky cream filling wrapped inside that intense yet pillowy chocolate sheet cake. Plus, doesn’t it look like a piece of art? Ingredients (12-inch [...]
This cake is probably one of my best. Not only the decoration, which I admit looks professional and elegant. But the taste is OH-MY-GODLY flavorful. The espresso buttercream is a total to-die-for. I was licking everywhere when frosting the cake. A peek inside the cake will make you understand why this has to be a [...]
If you wonder what is the occasion for this cake? My answer is, “COMPLETELY NOTHING. My kids are just too obsessed about cakes and birthdays, not necessarily any birthday cake of any kind.” Probably after Ethan turned 3 years old, he started to associate cakes with birthday. Whenever he sees a cake, he will request to put the [...]
26-Nov-11
Pecan Lemon Cake
I’ve stressed before that I am not into vegan, gluten free, fat free……I love full fat, whole milk. GREASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. But you know what, I might start to change my mind. This cake requires no flour, no oil, no milk. Oops, there are eggs though. And fragrant pecan, spice and lemon. One more thing, you can easily convert this [...]
21-Nov-11
Victoria Sponge Cake
This cake resembles this strawberry and cream cake I made some time ago. Maybe a simple version. But both cakes will make you happy by only looking at them. Ingredients (one 9-inch cake): 1 cup cake flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar [...]
23-Oct-11
Cookie Monster Cake
Last year I made an Elmo cake for Ethan’s second birthday. It seemed pretty logical that this year should be Cookie Monster’s turn. As if the full house of Sesame Street characters and the constantly playing of TV shows are NOT ENOUGH. I don’t know how to explain that except MOTHERS ARE DUMB. This time, [...]
20-Sep-11
Cherry Walnut Cake
I am in Hong Kong. I can’t even believe I just said that. It’s been so long since I left my hometown and moved to Vancouver. And over these couple days being in this robust city, I was asked if I could ever move back. Well, the answer is: Yes, if I COULD HAVE A [...]
When it came to think about what to make for my husband’s birthday — A BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR MY HUSBAND, not any other cake which I would make for family dinner or stuff, I tried to incorporate some of his favorite food. Except he eats everything. Somehow Neapolitan ice cream came to my mind. He [...]
