In fact I had a hard time calling these rainbow muffins. Besides the colors, it is nothing like a rainbow, but a splash of colors. But who cares! They were tasty, and they brought a great deal of fun time for me and my son. Ingredients (12 regular sized muffins): 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour [...]
Category Archives: Dessert
14-May-12
Vanilla Rainbow Muffin
07-May-12
Espresso Cream Pie
Caffeine. All about caffeine. From the crust to the filling to the garnish. Ingredients (6 mini tarts): Chocolate Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, chilled 1 large egg, lightly [...]
25-Apr-12
Molten Lava Cake
How much does it cost to have this look-fancy-but-unbelievably-easy-to-make cake at a high-end restaurant? Probably more than what it takes for you to make enough for 10 persons. And I am not even joking? Cheap, simple and quick to whip up a big bowl of batter, pour it into a couple individual ramekins. Keep in [...]
Happy Monday! How about something pinky, girly and tasty to start your week. This chocolate cake and meringue buttercream combination has been mesmerizing me FOREVER. Because the taste is really to-die-for. And the versatility is totally boundless. The buttercream can be easily converted into Espresso buttercream, vanilla buttercream, lemon frosting or raspberry buttercream. Ingredients (8-inch 5-layered cake): Chocolate Devil’s [...]
11-Apr-12
Doughnut Muffin
Simplicity is what these muffin are about. So simple that for those who don’t want nuts, fruits, or anything in their muffin, I’m sure you will love these. Ingredients (12 muffins): Muffin 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 2/3 cup [...]
06-Apr-12
Rice Krispie Treat Cupcake
Happy Easter! I’ve started to realize Easter is so much fun when you have kids. Before I just spent the holiday sleeping in, then regretted how I wasted the holiday sleeping in. Now, I will explore to make something together in the kitchen with my 3-year-old son, because Easter simply gives you tons of fun [...]
02-Apr-12
Rocky Road Cheesecake
One of the reasons that you have to make this cheesecake is you don’t have to worry about the horrifying WATERBATH. This cheesecake does not require this grueling process. Any cracks will be completely covered by this sinfully-looking topping. And the taste, OH MY GOD! Creamy, crunchy, sweet, rich, chocolate-y. Mine was a mini cake, which can [...]
27-Mar-12
Bird’s Nest Cupcake
Mothers, THIS is a must do-together with your kids. Fun, easy, no mess, and most importantly, it tames the beast inside them. I had rarely seen my son start doing things not yelling in the first five minutes. ALL FOCUSED. You may have to double up the amount of mini eggs if your kids, just [...]
19-Mar-12
Strawberry Cream Pie
Happy Monday! Again, if you have a hard time being happy, look at this pie, the sinfully smooth cream filling and the vibrant red strawberries. I made this same pie for a couple times already. All because it’s real simple, yet tasteful and beautiful. Such a crowd-pleaser that takes less than an hour to finish. [...]
12-Mar-12
Hi-Hat Cupcake
Happy Monday! And if it’s too hard for you to be happy on Monday, look at these, and imagine you are taking a huge bite into one of them. I seriously hope it works for you. Ingredients (12 regular sized cupcakes): Vanilla Cupcake 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking [...]
