My first fondant cake!

Sharing my first fondant cake... for my nephew's 5th month birthday. I am so happy for this masterpiece. It's been a year since I started baking... Its a self learning process, thanks for the internet. I thought i won't be able to do things like this, that this was only a dream. I am so grateful that I can do this. And I am so happy for the compliments I am receiving. I am eager to learn more... And excited for more creative ideas. 

Blueberry Cheese Cake

I was so happy that hubby loves the blueberry cheese cupcake i made. It's a no bake cheese cake. I used muffin tins instead if pans so that i don't have to slice it...

Got this recipe from the internet (so thankful for this) NO-BAKE BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup (approx. 100g) softened butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice and grated rind (optional) Cheesecake filling: 1 cup (1 brick) cream cheese (use your brand of choice) 1 cup (1 brick) all purpose cream 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons liquid milk 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (1 sachet of Knox) 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Topping: 1 can Comstock Blueberry pie filling To prepare crust: Crush graham crackers, if you don't have store-bought crumbs. You can use a food processor or hand mixer like I did, to make crumbs fast and easy. Mix all dry ingredients and add butter to bind. Mash well. *Crust mixture should be close to texture of moist sand; add a bit more butter if too dry. Transfer and press evenly on bottom of ungreased springform pan (or any pie dish you prefer). *** i used muffin tins instead*** To prepare filling: Using a mixer, whip chilled cream with 2 tablespoon sugar until stiff. Set aside. In a separate bowl, gradually mix remaining sugar into softened cream cheese. Beat until fluffy and set aside. In a small sauce pan, combine milk and gelatine powder. Heat until completely dissolved (don't boil, use a wire whisk while heating to remove lumps). Remove from heat, pour and beat into cream cheese mixture. Fold in cheese mixture to the whipped cream and beat on medium to high. Add lemon juice if you want some zest in your cream filling. To assemble: Bring out pan from freezer and pour in the cheesecake filling. Spread evenly with spatula and tap pan lightly to set and release some air bubbles. Cover pan and chill for a few hours. Top with blueberry pie filling or fruit compote before serving. For this refrigerator cake, I suggest you add the fruit filling after you slice and plate, just before serving. If you pour over the whole cake and refrigerate, the topping will dry and darken. Savor this divine dessert with your choice of toppings -- strawberry, cherry, mango or peach pie fillings, fresh fruits and puree, fruit compote, drizzle with syrup, and nuts.

Coffee + Brownies = Perfect Partner

Finding a perfect partner doesn't mean that you both are the same... It's about two different individuals, when together... everything's seems perfect.

Thank God it's Saturday = Baking day again. Finally, i made the perfect brownies! A perfect one for a cup of brewed coffee (monks blend). Sharing the recipe from the joyofbaking.com. I just added some walnuts on it. Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place the rack in the center of the oven. Butter (or spray with a nonstick cooking spray) an 8 inch (20 cm) square pan, and line the bottom of the pan with parchment or wax paper. Melt the chocolate and butter in a large stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder and sugar . Next, whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, stir in the flour, salt and chocolate chips (if using). Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a little batter and a few moist clumps clinging to it. Do not over bake. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled. These freeze very well. Makes 16 brownies. Brownies: 5 ounces (150 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolatechopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) (113 grams) unsaltedbutter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons (15 grams) cocoa powder 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (125 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)--- i added walnuts instead of chocolate chips on it.

cars cupcake for jamil's 7th birthday

I am so happy with my first birthday cupcake tower themed CARS for my nephew Jamil. My sister trusted me with my talent, hahaha! I made three (3) kinds of cupcakes: banana, carrot, and chocolate cupcakes. All i can say: sulit ang pagod at puyat making these when i heard my nephew saying to his classmates na napa-wow sa mga cupcakes that "gawa lahat yan ng tita ko".

I made my first cake for my birthday

My first time to make a birthday cake (in time for my birthday). Hubby bought an oven, a birthday gift for me. Wish granted, wink ;) Finally, i can now fulfill my dream to become a baker. Sharing this recipe i got from the internet:

Ingredients: 2 cups flour (all purpose flour is okay, but you can find cake flour, it would be better) 1 ½ cup sugar ½ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1 ½ cup water 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp vanilla extract Procedure 1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar until smooth   2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. It's up to you if you'd like to sift or dry whisk. Just make sure all four ingredients are well mixed. Both works for me.   3. Add a third of the flour mixture to the mayonnaise mixture   4. Add 1/2 of the water required. Now don't be discouraged if it looks sloppy once the water is added. It'll come together, pinky swear.   5. Repeat #3 and #4 until the flour mixture and water has been added to the mayonnaise mixture. Add the vanilla extract last.   6. Pour into a well greased pan and bake at 350F for 40-50 mins for cakes and 12-15 minutes for cupcakes. Make sure to tap the pans used to let the air out before baking, okay?   Whipped Chocolate Ganache   8 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract (if you're feeling fancy, you can add Kahlua, too)   1. Chop chocolate and transfer into a heat proof bowl. 2. Heat cream until bubbles form around the edge of the pan, pour cream through strainer, over the chocolate. 3. Let sit for 1 minute then stir until combined. 4. Add butter stir until combined. 5. Cool ganache in the refrigerator overnight. Then beat/whip until fluffy.   

My first cupcake!

I have made my first cupcake... carrot cupcake. Got the recipe from the joyofbaking.com Here's the recipe: Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (175 grams) all-purposeflour 1 teaspoonbaking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (120 ml)walnuts, chopped 2 largeeggs 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated whitesugar 2/3 cup (160 ml) vegetable, safflower, corn, or canola oil 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup (160 ml) unsweetened applesauce (or grated apple or crushed pineapple) 1 1/3 cups (320 ml) finely grated raw carrots (about 1/2 lbs. (225 grams) carrots) Cream Cheese Frosting: 1/4 cup (55 grams)butter, room temperature 4ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, room temperature 2 1/4 cups (250 grams) confectioners' (powdered or icing)sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Lightly butter (or spray with a non stick vegetable spray) or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Fold in the chopped walnuts. In another large bowl whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Then whisk in the sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until slightly thickened. Fold in the applesauce and grated carrots. Then fold this mixture into the flour mixture until incorporated. Evenly fill the 12 muffin cups with the batter and bake about 20 - 23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from the oven, place on a wire rack, and let cool completely before frosting. Frosting: In the bowl of your electric, or with a hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until very smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated and smooth. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add more confectioners sugar if needed. Pipe the frosting on the top of each cupcake. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate the cupcakes until serving time. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Makes 12 cupcakes.