We're baking this weekend for Vision Rescue! Caramel slice, brownies, gingerbread, cookies and macarons!!! Please donate & Support at http://www.visionrescue.org.in/.
Finally Friday! Albeit a wet one. Not that that deters one from baking...
So whilst Cat is in the US - possibly picking up the pieces from Superstorm Sandy (?!) and enjoying herself immensely (Hawaii, the Big Apple, checking out the US in general so she can tell me what to do and what not in Feb!), I took up the awesome job of making 40 cupcakes for her cousin's 20th Birthday. I would crash the party too but I think I'm too old :-(
In true St Georgian style, she was super prepared and had already made silver stars and blue letters for the cupcake toppers. One less job for me! And they look pretty awesome.
Took my time tonight and still got it all done in a couple of hours. How one loves efficiency and her kitchenaid. And so rare that I take pictures of my WIP (not the photographer in the fams). Have to say though, looking pretty orderly!!!
Happy with the piping. Thought about chocolate overkill on the top (monkey tried to encourage it) but decided to be reasonable. Moderation is an important word. Even the cookie monster preaches cookies are a "sometimes" food.
Then decided to take them to another level anyway...
Then boxed them all up in these awesome 12-cupcake boxes that were conveniently delivered JIT today. And that's me for the week!
So whilst Cat is in the US - possibly picking up the pieces from Superstorm Sandy (?!) and enjoying herself immensely (Hawaii, the Big Apple, checking out the US in general so she can tell me what to do and what not in Feb!), I took up the awesome job of making 40 cupcakes for her cousin's 20th Birthday. I would crash the party too but I think I'm too old :-(
In true St Georgian style, she was super prepared and had already made silver stars and blue letters for the cupcake toppers. One less job for me! And they look pretty awesome.
Took my time tonight and still got it all done in a couple of hours. How one loves efficiency and her kitchenaid. And so rare that I take pictures of my WIP (not the photographer in the fams). Have to say though, looking pretty orderly!!!
Happy with the piping. Thought about chocolate overkill on the top (monkey tried to encourage it) but decided to be reasonable. Moderation is an important word. Even the cookie monster preaches cookies are a "sometimes" food.
Then decided to take them to another level anyway...
Then boxed them all up in these awesome 12-cupcake boxes that were conveniently delivered JIT today. And that's me for the week!
I think we're gearing up for wedding season. Almost every other weekend, I hear of people attending engagement parties, hen's nights or weddings. Must be the season for it. . .
So I was asked to make these cute (some might say otherwise) cupcakes for a colleague's friend for the weekend. They look pretty awesome :-) and loads of fun to make. Loving the red sugar crystals.
Red velvet (its a very popular flavour!!!) and vanilla buttercream frosting.
So I was asked to make these cute (some might say otherwise) cupcakes for a colleague's friend for the weekend. They look pretty awesome :-) and loads of fun to make. Loving the red sugar crystals.
Red velvet (its a very popular flavour!!!) and vanilla buttercream frosting.
A late-ish order came through midweek from a friend who happens to work around the corner from me. He needed a cake for a friend's birthday and of course, I was more than happy to oblige.
Rather than going for a smooth finish, I thought I'd go with the slightly rustic look with the white chocolate shards around the cake and finished off with a ribbon. I think the two roses add a nice touch of colour to an otherwise simple cake.
White Chocolate Mud cake topped with airy light whipped white chocolate ganache with a layer of strawberries through the centre. nom nom!
I was a little concerned with the fondant roses in the fridge as fondant loves to suck in condensation and moisture. However, not as bad as the stories I had seen and read! Excellent outcome :)
Ingredients:
1 C hazelnuts, chopped
1/2 C flour plus 1 T cornflour
1 t baking powder
500 g dark chocolate, chopped
2 T butter
1 1/4 C sugar
4 eggs
1 T vanilla
1 C dark choc chips
1 C white choc chips
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees and line cookie tray with baking paper.
2. Melt chocolate and butter over a double boiler.
3. Beat sugar and eggs until thick and glossy.
4. Beat in melted chooclate and vanilla.
5. Sift in dry ingredients and stir in nuts and choc chips until just combined.
6. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the cookie sheet placing them about 5 cm apart. Press slightly with a fork.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are dry and cracked but still shiny.
1 C hazelnuts, chopped
1/2 C flour plus 1 T cornflour
1 t baking powder
500 g dark chocolate, chopped
2 T butter
1 1/4 C sugar
4 eggs
1 T vanilla
1 C dark choc chips
1 C white choc chips
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees and line cookie tray with baking paper.
2. Melt chocolate and butter over a double boiler.
3. Beat sugar and eggs until thick and glossy.
4. Beat in melted chooclate and vanilla.
5. Sift in dry ingredients and stir in nuts and choc chips until just combined.
6. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the cookie sheet placing them about 5 cm apart. Press slightly with a fork.
8. Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are dry and cracked but still shiny.
The best thing about cupcakes is that they are so versatile and you can come up with endless different combinations, designs, patterns and themes for any occasion.
I tried a few different combinations for these cupcakes this week and so easy to mix and match!
First off, we have a mud chocolate cupcake with silky smooth dark chocolate ganache topped with mini marshmallow flowers. I think the contrast in colours - dark brown and red - can be quite dramatic and goes pretty well together.
Next and always a favourite - Red velvet cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting. I tried to keep these as simple as possible, with just two lovey dovey hearts on the top and a touch of red sprinkle to finish. Great for weddings or Valentine's Day too!
Finally, we have a super moist white chocolate cupcake with whipped white choocolate ganache topped with a pretty marshmallow daisy. Simple and elegant, these always look great in a crowd!
I tried a few different combinations for these cupcakes this week and so easy to mix and match!
First off, we have a mud chocolate cupcake with silky smooth dark chocolate ganache topped with mini marshmallow flowers. I think the contrast in colours - dark brown and red - can be quite dramatic and goes pretty well together.
Next and always a favourite - Red velvet cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting. I tried to keep these as simple as possible, with just two lovey dovey hearts on the top and a touch of red sprinkle to finish. Great for weddings or Valentine's Day too!
Finally, we have a super moist white chocolate cupcake with whipped white choocolate ganache topped with a pretty marshmallow daisy. Simple and elegant, these always look great in a crowd!
Hey guys!
Some of you may have heard that I have started taking orders for cakes :) (some might say finally...!) Starting from the bottom, one step at a time. I finally have that facebook page set up so please do visit it @ wynwyn's place. You'll find a few of my projects there also. Or drop me some mail at wynwynsplace(at)gmail(dot)com.
It's been a pretty busy week non-baking-wise but still managed (or committed!) to two order's this week! I made a dozen cupcakes for a hen's/engagement party as well as a White Chocolate Mud Cake for a birthday (funnily enough, my sources tell me that she use to go to my school... small small world).
Think there's a couple of other cupcakes orders in the pipeline and my cousin and I have been talking about doing another fundraising event for his church. This time bigger and better!!! More sugar, chocolate, macarons, brownies, caramel slice, cookies, etc etc! Probably coming up in the next 3 or 4 weeks. If you are interested in donating or ordering, please do let us know!
It's been a pretty busy week non-baking-wise but still managed (or committed!) to two order's this week! I made a dozen cupcakes for a hen's/engagement party as well as a White Chocolate Mud Cake for a birthday (funnily enough, my sources tell me that she use to go to my school... small small world).
Think there's a couple of other cupcakes orders in the pipeline and my cousin and I have been talking about doing another fundraising event for his church. This time bigger and better!!! More sugar, chocolate, macarons, brownies, caramel slice, cookies, etc etc! Probably coming up in the next 3 or 4 weeks. If you are interested in donating or ordering, please do let us know!
