Yummylicious Experiments

Buttermilk Cupcake with Salted Caramel Buttercream

2010-10-17T21:59:00.004+08:00

Very inspired by Hairloom and Caramel cafe to try my hands out on this! Armed with my Buttermilk Cupcake recipe and managed to find a good recipe for Caramel Buttercream. Caramel was made from scratch with a tinee bit modification to the recipe itself. Whooot! The Caramel is to die for la! =P Salted Caramel Buttercream (adapted from "Gimme Some Oven")Ingredients (makes frosting for 12 cupcakes)

Chunky Cream of Mushroom Soup

2010-05-16T20:16:00.002+08:00

I was searching around for a simple Cream of Mushroom Soup 'cause Mom was making Western Meal for Sunday dinner. And I'm tired of the soups that we always drink from Campbell cans. I love the kind where we always get to eat at Soup Spoon and Souplicious. YUMZ!So I came across a few sites that had quite good recipes, including Jamie Oliver's site. Uh oh, I think I'm becoming a fan of him soon, I

Chocolate Walnut Brownie

2010-05-16T19:01:00.003+08:00

I was searching around for Mushroom Soup recipe when I chance upon Jamie Oliver's recipe on Chocolate Brownie. A very easy to follow recipe with no complex equipment and ingredients required, and it tastes awesome! Here's the link to his recipe! Chocolate Walnut BrownieIngredients250g unsalted butter200g dark Fairtrade chocolate (70% cocoa solids), broken up50g chopped walnuts80g cocoa powder,

Lavender Chiffon Cake

2010-03-28T22:37:00.005+08:00

A slightly more presentable chiffon cake this week! I just realized that I had my oven on grill when I baked my Earl Grey tea last week. No wonder the top was burnt lo!Now that all the settings were right, I had a more spongey chiffon cake with a tinch of Lavender taste! Thanks to Aeriel for sharing her Lavender flowers with me! Lavendar Chiffon CakeIngredients(A)225g all-purpose flour,

Earl Grey Chiffon Cake

2010-03-21T23:24:00.002+08:00

Earl Grey Chiffon CakeIngredients(A)225g all-purpose flour, sifted1 tbsp baking powder1 tsp salt65g sugar(B)1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil6 egg yolks3/4 cup water1 tbsp Earl Grey Tea leaves(C)6 egg whites1/2 tsp cream of tartar95g sugar Preheat oven to 175 degree celsius. Combine (A) in a bowl. Stir well to blend. Add (B). Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat (C) until moist peaks

Pineapple Tarts

2010-02-07T20:27:00.003+08:00

FINALLY! A very successful attempt at Pineapple tarts! Thanks to the tarts recipe from Jo's Deli and Bakery. I didn't cook the Pineapple jam though, I bought those ready-made ones from Sun Lik and it tasted quite alright.3 hours went into baking the 120+ tarts, baking it batch by batch with my small oven and frantically trying to find space in my small small kitchen to place my baked tarts. And

Kueh Lapis

2010-01-31T17:13:00.003+08:00

I was searching around for Kueh Lapis recipe and got this one from PY! Easy to follow recipe, but takes a LOT of time! You have to literally grill the cake layer by layer, and each layer takes 3 - 5 min. So you'll need to be standing by the oven, watching it, making sure that it doesn't get burnt. I now know why it such an expensive cake! But well, this is a cake that cannot be missed out during

Chocolate Cake with Blueberry Filling

2010-01-24T21:02:00.002+08:00

Made this cake for Annsley's birthday. It's her 2nd birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNSLEY!

Buttermilk Cupcake

2010-01-17T21:46:00.003+08:00

I'm planning for Annsley's birthday cake next week. 'Am baking a Chocolate Blueberry Cake, accompanied with cupcake topped with alphabets to form Annsley's name. So I was searching around for good cupcake recipe and found one really tasty one! Love the strong butter taste of the cupcake especially!

Mocha Cake

2010-01-17T21:38:00.002+08:00

After not baking for a while, it's time to get myself familiarize with my oven again. 'Cause I actually forgot my oven's temperamental la~ So it's Mocha Cake for this week!

Strawberry Muffins

2009-07-19T23:28:00.003+08:00

A relatively easy to bake recipe to follow. No need cake beater or anything~ its good! But need to find really good strawberries, which is a feat in Singapore. =( Or substitute with other berries, the original recipe called for Blueberries.

Mango Cake

2009-07-19T13:03:00.002+08:00

Made this for Yong's birthday~ Happened to be his favourite Mango and Almond. =P Got the sponge cake recipe from Yochana's site. But my filling was just non-dairy whipped cream and mangoes.

Black Forest Cake

2009-06-28T22:03:00.004+08:00

Baked this for Mom's birthday cum Belated Fathers' Day Celebration. Black Forest CakeIngredients4 eggs80g flour20g cocoa powder100g castor sugar12g ovalette25g milk90 melted butterPut all ingredients except melted butter in bowl.Beat in high speed until ribbon stageAdd in melted butter & mix thoroughly.Bake at 190 degree celcius for 20 min, with 8" tray.Allow cake to cool before

Black Forest Swiss Roll

2009-04-12T21:53:00.004+08:00

It's been a week of swiss roll craze! I still have lotsa cream left... and I'm thinking of making Mango Swiss Roll!So for now, it's Chocolate Swiss Roll and Black Forest Swiss Roll! Recipe taken from Aunty Yochana's site!Chocolate Swiss Roll Black Forest Swiss Roll

Zebra Swiss Roll

2009-04-05T14:55:00.003+08:00

I got this recipe from Alex Goh's Baking Code. After umpteen times of failed swiss rolls, I finally managed to get one right and looking nice! Zebra Swiss RollIngredients A5 eggs150g sugarIngredients B130g plain flourIngredients C100g corn oilIngredients D1 egg yolk1 tsp chocolate emulcoStrawberry jam to spreadWhip ingredients A till light and fluffy. Fold in ingredients B, mix till

Jam Tarts

2009-03-30T20:49:00.003+08:00

It was supposed to be a weekend of Pineapple Tarts! But my Pineapple Tarts didn't look appealing, the pineapple jam turned out too dry. So I've decided to leave out the pictures until I have perfected them. On the other hand, I had lots of dough left from my Pineapple Tart, so I topped them up with strawberry jam and marmalade jam instead! Some pretty colors I had!

Sardine Buns

2009-03-30T20:34:00.003+08:00

It's buns, buns and more buns again! Pei wanted to learn how to make buns for her mum 'cause her mum who doesn't like bread... LOVES the buns! So here is Pei's buns with her favorite filling! While she was making, my parents kept asking why no Tuna. LOL!

Cream Cheese Bread

2009-03-25T16:05:00.003+08:00

Hmmm... I don't know if it's because I didn't proof the dough enough, the bread turned out rather flatten. But it was soft to eat anyway!The original recipe was from myrecipe.org, but it was meant for breadmaker machine. So kwf from Kitchen Capers re-wrote the recipe for bakers without breadmaker. Cream Cheese BreadIngredients160g water250g bread flour50g cream cheese10g powder milk15g sugar3g

Tuna Bun

2009-03-20T15:48:00.006+08:00

I got this recipe off Kichen Capers Forum, but the actual source was from 'The World of Bread' by Alex Goh. Its easy to make (with the help of Kenwood Patissier of course!). Baking bun takes couple of hours, but most of the time is spent waiting for the dough to proof. Every step after handling the dough, you need to proof before moving to the next step.But the wait was rewarding! Soft and sweet

Lemon Meringue Pie 2

2009-03-20T15:30:00.004+08:00

On AL's numerous bugging and request, I've finally fulfilled her wishes of a Lemon Meringue Pie. This Digestive Biscuit as the base this time, everything was baked from scratch, including the crust. =D

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Muffin

2009-03-08T22:47:00.003+08:00

Took this recipe from a book, "Chocolate and Baking", that I bought years ago. =P Hazelnut Chocolate Chip MuffinIngredients100g soft margarine225 castor sugar2 large eggs150ml natural yogurt5 tbsp milk275g flour1 tsp baking soda100g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped75g chocolate chipsLine muffins tins with paper cases.Place margarine and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat till light and

Blueberry Struesel Muffins

2009-03-01T19:50:00.003+08:00

Another recipe taken from Joyofbaking.com. The muffins turned out pretty but it wasn't yummy. Partly due to the fact that NTUC didn't really sell sweet and delicious fresh blueberries. When baked, there's no strong blueberry flavor at all and the blueberry taste a tit bit sour.So try this recipe if you really get very nice blueberries. =DBlueberry Struesel MuffinsIngredients240ml milk2 large

Carrot Cake

2009-02-23T12:17:00.000+08:00

Took this recipe from JoyofBaking.com. Great website! The authors gives lots of tips on what to look out for! The steps are simple and easy to follow!Like the photo on the website, the cake turned out soft and springy! The toasted walnuts enhanced the taste and makes the cake very fragrant! The cake was supposed to be frosted with cream cheese frosting, but I skipped that step as I wanted a light

Lemon Yoghurt Cranberries Chiffon Cake

2009-01-20T21:32:00.001+08:00

Yet another Chiffon Cake this weekend. That's because I kept all my other tins in carton, ready to move over to my parents new place. I'm now looking for another Chiffon Cake recipe. =PGot this recipe Kitchen Caper, posted by Reirei. I forgot to take pictures of the cake until almost everything was gone, so I only have photos of a slice of it. Hehehe...Lemon Yoghurt Cranberries Chiffon

Orange Chiffon Cake

2008-11-16T21:20:00.000+08:00

The Blueberry Chiffon Cake was tasty, but the colour was hideous, so it's not suitable to load the picture online. That will probably scare people away! LOLAnyway, I got hooked on my Kenwood, so I baked another Chiffon Cake today! Orange Chiffon Cake! Got the recipe from Aunty Yochana. The cake tastes YUMMY and refreshing with the orange flavour! The texture was light and fluffy, and it was not

New Toy!

2008-11-15T16:06:00.000+08:00

I've got a new toy added to my baking needs!A Kenwood Patissier MX270! I've been browsing high and low for a cake mixer to satisfy my baking addiction! For an avid baker, the preferred brands are either Kenwood or Kitchen Aid mixers for their performance and style, and a brand new one usually costs a bomb!So I came across someone selling a few months old Kenwood Patissier on Kitchen Caper. It's

Durian Cake

2008-10-09T22:16:00.001+08:00

A durian cake for my friend's mother's birthday! Basic sponge cake, layered with awesome durian puree and covered with whipped cream and roasted sliced almond nuts. Pretty!

Traditional Butter Cake

2008-08-31T19:01:00.002+08:00

So while I was trying to avoid the rain on my way back home after a good lunch with Pei, I managed to grab Alex Goh's 'Baking Code' from Popular Bookstore. Local cookbooks are always the best plus the steps in his book are clear and precise, which is good!Anyhow, I tried out his recipe on Traditional Butter Cake. And it was yummy!Traditional Butter CakeIngredients A160g butter160g

It's Strawberry Shortcake this weekend!

2008-08-25T13:15:00.001+08:00

Something Ailing missed out due to her food poisoning. Hope you get well soon!Recipe is just spongecake layered with fresh cream and chopped strawberries. And I learnt how to frost a cake from YouTube! Amazing videos you can find on YouTube!Here are the pretty photos!Covered with fresh cream!Decorated with more cream!Topped with fresh strawberries!More strawberries!TADAH! The completed work!Fresh

Durian Mousse Cake

2008-07-06T17:56:00.001+08:00

Dad's finally out of hospital! So I finally got down to making my mousse cake! Since mum celebrated her birthday in hospital, this should make her taste buds happy! Got the recipe from Baking Mum's Blog and switched the fruit to Mango. Wheeeee! Good durian gives good durian mousse cake! This is the most satisfying bake ever! YUMMMM!!!Durian Mousse CakeSpongecakeIngredients4 eggs100g cake

Vanilla Cupcakes

2008-01-21T11:38:00.000+08:00

My creations this weekend! Weird thing is, I can't seem to achieve the vibrant colours when I use buttercream. Whipped cream seems to be a better option! Shall try that again next time! Here are the end products!

Pandan Chiffon Cake

2007-10-27T15:31:00.001+08:00

It's more brownie muffins again this week and PANDAN CHIFFON CAKE! I'm very proud this time round. After like 3 - 4 failed attempts at baking this, I FINALLY succeeded! *beam* Even mum said this time round it's nicer.Pandan Chiffon CakeIngredients(A)225g all-purpose flour, sifted1 tbp baking powder1 tsp salt65g sugar(B)1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil6 egg yolks3/4 cup coconut milk1 tsp pandan

Banana Walnut Brownie Muffin

2007-10-21T10:07:00.002+08:00

It's brownie muffins again this weekend. But with walnuts and slices of banana in the muffin! Aaaah... Heavenly taste! Banana and chocolate never goes wrong.

Brownie Muffin

2007-10-14T20:59:00.001+08:00

Got this recipe from Imperial Forum. Results? Awesome muffins I have. Soft in the inside and crispy on top, with deep chocolaty taste! Best of all, it's easy to make. No whisking or rubbing-in of butter and flour required. Hassle free! I'm thinking of improvising by adding slices of banana in the muffin. Shall venture that next time!Brownie MuffinIngredients125g butter150g 70% cocoa solids

Rock Drops

2007-10-07T22:00:00.001+08:00

I baked this before I went for my widsom tooth surgery. Now that I can't take solid food, my mouth kinda itches for forbidden food and crave for baking man. How sad. =(Anyway, I'm quite satisfied with how my rock drops turned out, it was still soft and crunchy the next day, nothing like rock as the name suggests. Except that the base was slightly burnt, think it was the non-stick tray that I was

Cheese Crisps

2007-08-26T15:36:00.000+08:00

I found this recipe from my Food & Nutrition Recipe books from my secondary school days. It's still as tasty as I remembered!Cheese CrispsIngredients150g plain flour1/2 tsp baking powder50g butter80g cheddar cheese, grated2 eggs, beaten2 tbsp waterPreheat oven 190 degree celsius.Sift flour and baking powder together.Rub butter into flour.Add 3/4 of the grated cheese and mix well.Add 1 beaten egg

Nutella Frosting Cupcakes

2007-08-25T14:07:00.001+08:00

After the colouful ones were the sinful nutella cupcakes. We all know how the lovely taste of Nutella is... So I need not eleborate futher la...CupcakeIngredient115g butter200g caster sugar2 eggs215g flour1/4 tsp salt1 1/2 tsp baking powder115ml milk1 tsp vanilla essence Preheat oven 190 degree celsius.Cream butter, sugar and vanilla essence till light and fluffy.Add eggs, one at a time, beating

Colorful Cupcakes

2007-08-13T21:48:00.000+08:00

Wheee! My first attempt at cupcakes! I'm pretty satisfied with the presentation, they look pretty and girly. Ok, maybe I should name my post as girly cupcakes. Need to improve on the tastes though. I added a cap of Baileys to the cupcake, which made the cupcake more fragrant. The icing turned out too sweet, silly me forgot to monitor the sweetness while whipping the cream into shape... duh... But

Lemon Meringue Pie

2007-08-13T15:40:00.001+08:00

An old recipe since my Home Econ days. Love the smell of the fresh lemon... A tat bit too sweet and sour I find, so you might want to add in more water to fine-tune the taste.I'm attempting cupcakes and swiss roll this weekend. Stay tuned! =) Lemon Meringue Pie (makes about an 8" pie)IngredientsCrust:400g digestive biscuit200g butter, meltedLemon Cream:200g caster sugarZest of 1 large lemon (

Tiramisu

2007-08-09T13:23:00.003+08:00

Pei 心血来潮... wanted to make Baileys cheesecake on National Day. And we also made Tiramisu too! Not an easy feat for this. 'Cause we made them at CL's place, and he doesn't have a single baking equipment at his place, not even large bowls for us to whisk the cheese in. So I have to bring my cake whisker from Sengkang, and Pei had to bring a huge place bowl and container from Jurong. >.<"Sorry, no

Non-baked Baileys Cheesecake

2007-07-15T23:48:00.001+08:00

I got this recipe from Sweet Decadenze. I have not really tried after chilling it overnight. Will listen to Fen's review on this. Hee! Non-baked Baileys Cheesecake Ingredients200g digestive biscuits, crushed100g butter, melted160g sugar5 tsp gelatin powder240ml boiling water500g cream cheese100ml Baileys Irish Cream50g melted dark chocolate, optionalPrepare an 8-inch springform pan.Mix the melted

Chocoate Nutella Muffin

2007-07-15T23:35:00.001+08:00

I found a recipe on Nutella Muffins from some blog. But funny me forgot to buy butter to bake the Nutella Muffin lor... >.<" Nevermind! Improvise! I had a packet of cake mix left, so I combined the recipe for cake mix muffin and nutella muffin and got a Chocolate Nutella Muffin. Super sinful hor!? Added the Nutella on top of the muffin and created the swirl effect with a toothpick. I think

Double Chocolate Muffin

2007-07-14T13:43:00.001+08:00

A muffin weekend! Thanks to MC's inspiration, I decided to try out baking muffins using cake mix. I even got a recipe book for it. Hehehe... A wee bit sweet though, but the muffin turned out to be REALLY moist and soft. Adding some cocoa powder might make it less sweet. Double Chocolate Chip MuffinIngredients1 pkg deep chocolate cake mix1 pkg chocolate instant pudding mix4 eggs250ml sour

Successful Irish Baileys Cream Puffs

2007-06-07T22:37:00.000+08:00

Cream is not too watery and puffs are not flat! PERFECT! No ice-cream puffs this time, it's pure CREAM puffs! Hee, need to emphasize the word 'cream' you know! CL still complains that it's not sweet enough. AL says that the filling is insufficient, which I have to agree on this. I sort of ran out of cream at the end and have to reduce the portion of the cream for some puffs lor. But I'm happy

Irish Baileys Cream Puffs

2007-04-30T10:20:00.000+08:00

The last time I attempted to make a choux pastry was like... maybe 10 years ago. I was surfing around and found some recipe on Durian Puffs. I will make an attempt as choux pastry again this weekend. Whhhheeee~ will post the photos later...Updated on 30 April 2007:BLAH! I couldn't find any durians. So I tried making 2 different types of puffs, Mango Cream Puffs and Irish Baileys Cream Puff. The