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Chai bundt cake from scratch

On a recent child-free weekend in Sydney the Hungry Dad and I explored the stunningly elegant Stand Arcade. We found the amazing Gewürzhaus, a teeny shop crammed with herbs, spices, salts and teas from all around the world.

After sampling some lovely mulled wine as we perused the boutique we ended up leaving with a heavy bag and lighter wallet. One of our purchases was a chai tea mix and let me tell you: this brew was the real deal. Full of orange peel, cardamom and other chunky bits of deliciousness it soon became a fav in the Hungry House. Continue reading →

Tags: afternoon tea, bake, baked, baking, bundt, butter, cake, chai, Donna Hay, easy, from scratch, Gewürzhaus, recipe, Strand Arcade Sydney, sugar, vanilla

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Categories Cakes

Gooey Maltesers brownies

27 Aug

I often bypass the sweeties aisle in the supermarket but recently I’ve noticed just how cheap chocolate bars are becoming. This isn’t a case of childhood nostalgia – growing up, my dad worked at Nestle so our house was always awash with chocolate – but a recent phenomenon. Continue reading →

Tags: bake, baking, brownies, chocolate, cooking, dessert, food, from scratch, homemade, Malteasers, Maltesers, recipe, sugar

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Categories brownies

How to bake a pinata cake with candy from scratch

24 Aug

I have baked many, many cakes in my time but nothing has even come close to the reaction I received when I presented this piñata cake. Continue reading →

Tags: bake, baked, baking, birthday, birthday cake, cake, candy, chocolate, eggs, for a crowd, from scratch, pinata cake, recipe, sugar

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Categories Cakes

Chocolate cupcakes with a salted caramel centre

15 Aug

To mangle a quote from Mark Twain, the reports of the death of cupcakes has been greatly exaggerated. The trendy kids and the foodies looking for the hot new thing may ignore cupcakes but I’m here to tell you that whenever I take a plate of cupcakes anywhere people fall over themselves to get one. Often it is the adults pushing the kids out of the way, which probably says more about the company I keep but the fact remains that cupcakes are a popular item. Continue reading →

Tags: baking, chocolate, cooking, cupcake, easy, fast & simple, food, from scratch, recipe, salted caramel, sugar, toffee

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Categories Cupcakes, Fast & simple, from scratch

Baked mini jam doughnut muffins

11 Aug

I am in love. The objects of my affections are mini jam doughnut muffins. These sweet treats have captured my heart and occupy every waking moment of the day. Continue reading →

Tags: baked, baking, chocolate, cinnamon, donut, doughnut, easy, food, jam, muffin, recipe, sugar

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Categories donut, doughnut, easy, Fast & simple, from scratch

Donna Hay mini raspberry and coconut crumble loaf cakes

9 Aug

Oooh, how cute are these little cakes?! I love mini individual cakes and these little loaf cakes are a nice change from cupcakes – and they are a smidge more sophisticated, too..

These mini raspberry and coconut crumble loaf cakes super easy to make using store cupboards so you can whip these up in no time at all. Because it is a Donna Hay recipe it is all simple technique with great results. Continue reading →

Tags: bake, baked, baking, cake, coconut, cooking, Donna Hay, easy, fast, food, from scratch, picnic, recipe, simple, sugar

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Categories Cakes

Brown sugar and nutmeg cupcakes

4 Aug

I am 100 per cent team cinnamon and add it freely and generously to many of my baked goods.

Every now and then I feel a pang of guilt at the neglect I show towards nutmeg. In some ways nutmeg is more fun than cinnamon – I adore grating the fresh nutmeg directly into my baked goods, and the smell brings back happy childhood memories of custard tarts dusted with this fragrant seed. Continue reading →

Tags: bake, baking, brown sugar, butter, chocolate, cupcake, cupcakes, food, from scratch, nutmeg, recipe, sugar

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Categories child-friendly, Cupcakes, Fast & simple

Carrot cake whoopie pies with cheesecake filling

31 Jul

I love the reaction I get when I put out a platter of whoopie pies. As they aren’t that well known in Australia, people usually ask what they are (‘what do you call this, Darl?’). The usual reaction upon being told is one of mirth and general happiness, and everyone feels the need to repeat it (‘Whoopie pies!’) Continue reading →

Tags: afternoon tea, baking, brown sugar, carrot, cooking, cream cheese, eggs, food, from scratch, high tea, recipe, sugar, sweet

Comments 36 Comments
Categories Dessert, from scratch

Ricotta and honey tart – a perfect dessert recipe

25 Jul

I blog almost nothing but sweet things but truth be told I do not have a sweet tooth. I crave savoury things, with a specific nod to the cheese family. Give me brie or give me death.

Many of my fav desserts – which I daren’t make lest I scoff the lot – have a cheese element: tiramisu, baked cheesecake, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, cheese platter…

I have new cheese-esque addition to the top dessert list after recently baking this incredibly easy and delicious ricotta and honey tart. Continue reading →

Tags: almond, bake, baking, blogging, cinnamon, eggs, food, honey, lemon, pastry, recipe, ricotta, sugar

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Categories almond, Dessert, Fast & simple, from scratch, honey, Tarts and Pies

Baked blueberry lemon doughnuts

12 Jul

Lemon is lovely, don’t you agree? I adore baking with citrus – the aroma of a zested lime or lemon coupled with the scent of general baking is amazing.

I recently found myself with a glut of lemons after my mum-in-law gave us a basket full from her tree. This recipe only used one of countless lemons but the freshness of these lemons really lifted the taste. Continue reading →

Tags: bake, baked, baking, blueberry, buttermilk, cooking, donuts, doughnuts, easy, eggs, food, lemon, recipe, sugar, yogurt