Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

Thailand, a taste sensation

 

Thailand has been a popular destination with tourists of every age and background for some time and it’s easy to see why if you take a look at what the country has to offer. Whether you have a limited budget and want to travel to somewhere exotic and beautiful, simply…

Vanilla Frosting For Cupcakes & Cakes

 

Frosting is usually not my favourite topping for cakes – I prefer real chocolate! But this recipe – which I discovered by desperation, is really awesome.  I had baked a load of cupcakes to take to the office for my birthday, and needed to get them frosted.  When started searching…

Chocolate Ganache Cake

 

Tired of baking traditional chocolate cake?  Here’s a nice challenge.  If you thought Chocolate Ganache cake could only be found at the bakery or coffee shop, think again – you can now bake it in your own kitchen! Ingredients for cake layers 3/4 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cocoa powder…

Chocolate Citrus Tart

 

Yield: 10 servings Ingredients for the tart dough (for 2 tarts) ½ cup (110 g) butter, softened ½ cup (100 g) sugar 2 cups (230 g) all-purpose flour 1 egg 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa Ingredients for the citrus filling 2 cups (440 g) granulated sugar 4 large eggs ½ cup…

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

 

Preparation time: 15 Minutes Baking Time: 50-60 Minutes Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 750ml (3 cups) flour 200 ml (¾ cup) Cocoa 375ml (1 ½ cup) castor sugar 5ml (1 teaspoon) bicarbonate of soda 375 ml (1 ½ cup) water 5ml (1 teaspoon) vanilla essence 280ml (1 cup & 2 tablespoons) mayonnaise…