Thursday, October 13, 2011

Mango Cake

Mango Cake
Summer's gone, and so are the mangoes but its effect still lingers. Taking a cue from my fav Mango fruit, I took this brave attempt at Mango Cake. With this attempt, I joined the exclusive club of Mango Cake bakers. :)

Close-up - Mango Cake 
I used mango crush instead of fresh mango. After making this cake, I feel there are few areas top perfect my icing skills.


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Jam Roll

I have posted earlier the Jam roll recipe, please check the link  Jam roll

Jam Roll
Jam Roll re-visited with a new recipe. I'm happy with the new recipe. I almost saved around 10 mins of time on baking. 


 Yahha...It's me - Jam Roll :)
There are different variation of this sponge cake roll. It's also know as Swiss roll . Probably it could be from the European origin of this sponge filled with jam. 

Fondant Cakes

Here's my first attempt with Fondant icing. I'm happy for succeeding in my first attempt with this Fondant cake. 

Now, I'm in an upbeat mood with this Fondant success. I'm planning to do similar attempts with Fondant icings on cakes. It will be great if you can give you suggestions, comments and tips so that I can perfect my Fondant icing skills. 

Fondant Cakes
The first basic step I did was covering cakes with rolled Fondant. After this step, I used the cutter to cut round shapes, which I pasted on to the cake.

Oo La La La Fondant Cake
This stepping stone on cake baking reminds me on my the line - One small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind. Thought a misquote, for me it was indeed a step towards a new form and a new path in the art in baking. 
Fondant Cake - Another view

Fondant cake under construction
For more ideas on decorating with fondant, please check 'Wilton Fondant Decorating Page'.

Friday, October 7, 2011

Cupcake with a Purpose

Cupcake with a purpose- October the month dedicated to Breast Cancer, spread the awareness

October Special -Pink ribbon cupcakes
Spread the awareness on Breast Cancer by gifting these cupcakes. Apart from spreading this pink ribbon message, please undertake mammogram test to rule out any possibility or detect it at the early stages.


Cupcake Gift Packs

Cupcakes in Gift Packets
This snap is from the first cupcake gift packet from my little baking store(home). I'm happy to bake and pack these little cupcakes of joy to anyone who likes to have these beautiful cupcake gift boxes.
Customised Cupcakes
Are you planning to give something special like this as gifts? If yes, call me in advance to get customized cupcakes for any occasion in life.

Regards,

Marina

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Chocolate Cupcake with Mocha Chocolate Chip Icing

All set and ready to go as a Dasara Gift...

Chocolate Cupcake with Mocha Chocolate Chip Icing
After a hectic, messy, stormy week, I'm back with a new set of cupcake goodies.This time the avatar is chocolate cupcake.
Sealed with an icing

Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake

Divine Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake

This sexy and alluring Chocolate Almond Upside-Down Cake, celebrates the richness of chocolate cake with with honey, caramel and almond topping. This is the first time I'm doing upside cake with this rich toppings. 

A piece of heaven - All for chocolate fans
Just like it's fantastic looks, it was delicious. Most folks who tasted it loved the almond in chocolate. Few loved the taste of honey and caramel. Well, it all gelled to give the right lift in my taste buds

So, why don't you try this version of Upside down cake. If you've any doubts, pls mail me or leave it  the comments. 

Marina

Monday, October 3, 2011

Cauliflower Manchurian Dry

Gobi Manchurian 
Last week I tried out Gobi Manchurian, that has a mix of Indianness along with Chinese finesse. I made this for one of my cooking class as she wanted to learn a starter for an upcoming house party.


This tantalizing Indian Chinese appetizer is popular in most restaurants. So, I you regularly enjoy having this dish at restaurants, then it's time you prepare Cauliflower Manchurian at your house.

 Try follow this Gobi Manchurian recipe or make few alternation to customise it with your personal flavor.