When I had made this bread, I was a week away from my first visit to Ireland. I was so pumped to go that I wanted to make something Irish at home so I could compare it to what the "real thing" would taste like. I picked this chocolate barmbrack bread that Andrew Smyth made … Continue reading Chocolate Barmbrack Bread from The Great British Bakeoff’s Andrew Smyth
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Dark Chocolate Rum Cake Balls
I made some of these incredible chocolate rum cake balls for a work party and judging by how only two out of 60+ balls were left at the end of it, I'm guessing they were a big hit. Chocolate and booze just never goes wrong! As someone who prides herself on making things from scratch, … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Rum Cake Balls
Chocolate Pudding (Without Cornstarch)
Most homemade pudding recipes require the use of cornstarch to solidify its texture, but not having any on hand, I used a recipe that used flour as a thickener instead, and the results were pretty good! Flour creates a more custard-like texture than cornstarch would; a spoon that cuts into a pudding thickened with flour … Continue reading Chocolate Pudding (Without Cornstarch)
Chocolate Mint Creams
Baking is such a joy with my new Kitchenaid. It truly is. The possibilities that were once out of my reach are now firmly within my grasp. Macarons, Swiss meringues, chiffon cakes, whipping cream with ease... all of these are now possible with the flick of a switch. Furthermore, Thanksgiving and Christmas are great reasons … Continue reading Chocolate Mint Creams
Bacon Cornbread Pancakes
I've had a really random hankering for pancakes - something I never crave for - and then once I made my first ever batch with a really excellent recipe from Allrecipes, I've been making them in various incarnations since. Based on experience, we know that cornbread is often studded with bacon. We also know that … Continue reading Bacon Cornbread Pancakes
Ovaltine Brownie Cake
I don't think Ovaltine is very popular in America, so here's a quick lowdown on what it is. It is a delicious malt chocolate dairy product that you dissolve into hot water and drink. It's often marketed as a restorative energy drink or something that you imbibe to kickstart your day right. I had some … Continue reading Ovaltine Brownie Cake
Alton Brown’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
I had a little bit of down time today, and as a matter of principle I find it nearly impossible to have free time and not do anything. I always feel the need to convert free time into productive energy, so I decided to bake some chocolate chip cookies today. (I also baked some oatmeal … Continue reading Alton Brown’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Swirl Buns
These chocolate buns look like little caterpillars, don't they? My bread kneading skills have improved after several failed attempts, and I think I've figured out how to achieve a pretty soft and fluffy texture. However, my shaping skills are still not quite there yet. I still have a long way to go before I can … Continue reading Chocolate Swirl Buns
Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Buns
Considering the dearth of posts lately, I don't fault you if you think I have succumbed to the stresses of school and ceased to bake. I actually have been baking. I don't know why I have such a persistent obsession with Chinese breads lately. Perhaps I got burnt out on making American desserts? And bread … Continue reading Chinese Bakery Hot Dog Buns
Lime Pull-Apart Bread with Lime-Yogurt Icing
One of my favorite things to do when I have an entire day to myself is taking on a laborious recipe. Like bread-making. Especially this pull-apart bread. It's got three different components - the yeast dough, the lime-sugar filling and the frosting and definitely requires quite a bit of hands-on work. However, the end-result was … Continue reading Lime Pull-Apart Bread with Lime-Yogurt Icing
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