Eggs and Baking…A short story I have asked myself a few times while baking, “Why are eggs so important in this recipe?” You are told that eggs need to be room temperature, they need to be added one at a time, etc. But do we even know why? I decided to do a bit of […]
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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Ultimate GFCCC! If I am being totally honest, I was planning to use this recipe for my ebook, but I couldn’t help myself. Seeing as this is my first gluten free cookie recipe I feel like it needed to be shared here. I wanted to create a space where people with allergies could come […]
Small Batch Cappuccino Muffins
Muffins that can be enjoyed all day long These small batch cappuccino muffins come in handy when you only want a few baked goods. I decided to make a smaller batch as I hate wasting food. I find that during lockdown you can’t see many people but still want something sweet around. This batch made […]
Butter Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
One of my best bakes! Cinnamon rolls or buns always seemed like such a mission to make. I now know that a dough that you aren’t happy with, will do that to you. I create these Butter Brioche Cinnamon Rolls for everyone to enjoy! The dough is light and pliable which makes for a fluffy […]
Iced Chocolate Swirl Latte
Move over café latte. With Summer around the corner in South Africa, I am experimenting with new coffees. This iced chocolate swirl latte is an actual thing of beauty. I love adding something simple to a recipe and every time it ends up blowing my mind. This coffee is sweet and chilled, just as an […]
Matcha Pots De Crème
I’m bringing Matcha back! I love matcha but for some it can be a hard miss. For this recipe, I decided to make my own version of Matcha Pots De Crème. These matcha pots de crème are more like a custard than a typical mousse. A traditional pots de crème recipe contains heavy cream and […]
No Fuss Chocolate Cake Recipe
Yes you heard me! A chocolate cake that boasts a moist texture and is easy to make? That’s my kind of cake! My No Fuss Chocolate Cake Recipe is something that I have been working on for a while. I needed this cake to have everything I wanted in a cake. The texture is on […]
Top Deck Chocolate Cookies
Double chocolate cookies coming to life! I don’t make cookies often, but when I do, they are decadent and divine! These Top Deck Chocolate Cookies are light and scrumptious. I created a chewy and chocolatey base and topped them with a light white chocolate ganache. Some may say it’s a bit much, I say, when […]
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Buns
An easy dessert for everyone! Let’s talk all things cinnamon and sugary goodness! I love different kinds of cinnamon buns, in any shape or form. These puff pastry cinnamon buns are super crispy with every bite due to the amazing puff pastry. And the filling is light and sweet thanks to the cinnamon sugar filling. […]