Category Archives: Cakes

Cake In A Mug?

This cake method is OUTSTANDING! I loved it, and rest loved the cake. The best thing about this cake recipe is that you bake the cake in a mug, yes your favorite coffee or cha mug. And you know what’e even … Continue reading

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Lemon Drizzle Cup Cakes

Got these cupcakes recipe from Ann Nicole’s book, Cupcakes and Muffins. I made a batch and it simply vanished into the thin air, considering how quickly guests at home devoured it with great relish. They loved ‘em so much that they placed an … Continue reading

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Sugar Paste Icing

I got this recipe from Ann Nicole’s book “Cupcakes & Muffins”. It’s a keeper if you get your hands on it. Its got quick, easy, proven recipes, so says the cover and after giving ‘em a try it really is … Continue reading

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Cupcakes

With the Cricket fever high up these days and Pakistan in the semi final now. I thought I might show my support to my team by baking a batch of these cup cakes. The first batch I made wasn’t so pleasant looking so, … Continue reading

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Strawberry cupcakes

Since strawberries are in season with their exuberant red color and refreshing fragrance I thought I might give them a shot in cakes. Choosing which recipe to make can be the toughest part. Had around 20 – 25 tabs open, … Continue reading

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Nigella Lawson’s Chocolate banana muffins

Had some over ripe bananas with me and had nothing to do with them. So, I took Nigella Lawson’s book out and found this wonderfully aromatic recipe. My whole house is smelling like a mixture of caramelized bananas and brown sugar, lovin’ it! Wanna … Continue reading

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No camera, no posts

It’s been over a month now. Over a month since I saw that flashy silver camera of mine. Lying cozily in its black casing. It’s been a month since I have taken any shot of my food. A month, alas! … Continue reading

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Perfect tea cake

I’ve tried three to four pound cake recipes but none, none tasted like our desi, bought from local bakery yellow tea cakes that we get for a quick trifle or as it is for tea until now. This is Rida … Continue reading

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Buttermilk

Buttermilk? Buttermilk? Well you don’t get buttermilk in Pakistan very easily. Well it’s basically residual liquid which remains after butter is churned, i-e. milk from the butter or buttermilk. It was usually flecked with tiny spots of sweet, creamy butter … Continue reading

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Making caramel, yes we are

There are tons of ways in which you can show off your cakes, desserts, cupcakes or ice cream scoops with decorations made from caramel. It’s very fragile so, handle with care and some love would also be nice I used … Continue reading

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