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10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🍋 Lemon Loaf Bread

Ingredients

Dry ingredients
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Wet ingredients
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl whisk sugar, eggs, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine
Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Bake
Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.

10/06/2026

Texas Sheet Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 400g granulated sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 225g unsalted butter
• 240ml water
• 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 120ml buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting
• 115g unsalted butter
• 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 80ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 450g icing sugar, sifted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C. Grease and line a sheet cake pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda.

In a saucepan, combine the butter, water, and cocoa powder. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Pour the hot mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the batter and mix until smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the cocoa powder and milk, and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and icing sugar. Mix until smooth.

Pour the warm frosting over the warm cake and spread evenly.

Allow the frosting to set before slicing and serving.

Yield

12–15 servings

Baking Tip

For an extra rich Texas Sheet Cake, add 100g chocolate chips to the batter before baking.

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

BLACK FOREST CAKE

Cake Ingredients

All-purpose flour – 3 cups (375g)
Granulated sugar – 2½ cups (500g)
Unsweetened cocoa powder – 1 cup (90g)
Baking powder – 2½ teaspoons
Baking soda – 2 teaspoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Eggs – 6 large
Vegetable oil – 1¼ cups (300ml)
Buttermilk – 1½ cups (360ml)
Hot coffee or hot water – 1½ cups (360ml)
Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

Chocolate Cake Preparation

Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
Whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla in another bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
Slowly stir in hot coffee or water. Batter will be thin.
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cakes to cool completely before assembling.

Cherry Filling

Pitted cherries – 3 cups (450g)
Sugar – ½ cup (100g)
Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
Water – ¼ cup (60ml)
Cherry syrup or juice – ¼ cup (60ml)

Cook cherries, sugar, water, and cherry juice on medium heat.
Mix cornstarch with a little water and add to cherries.
Cook until thick and glossy.
Cool completely before use.

Whipped Cream Frosting

Cold whipping cream – 4 cups (960ml)
Powdered sugar – 1 cup (120g)
Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons

Whip cream until soft peaks form.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then whip to stiff peaks.
Keep chilled until needed.

Chocolate Shavings (Optional)

Dark chocolate – 200g

Grate or shave chocolate using a peeler and set aside.

Assembly

Place first cake layer on cake board.
Brush lightly with cherry syrup if desired.
Spread whipped cream, then add cherry filling.
Place second layer and repeat filling.
Top with third layer and frost entire cake with whipped cream.
Decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries.

07/06/2026

What’s your favourite

07/06/2026

Oreo Cake Balls — rich chocolate balls coated

Ingredients
• 24 Oreo cookies (about 1 standard pack)
• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 ½ cups (270g) white chocolate or white candy melts
• ¼ cup (45g) dark chocolate (for drizzle)

Instructions
Crush the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or by sealing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and well combined — the mixture should be thick like dough.

Scoop small portions and roll into balls. Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30–45 minutes until firm.

Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Dip each Oreo ball into the melted white chocolate to coat evenly, then place back on the parchment paper.

Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over the coated balls for decoration. Chill again for about 15 minutes until set.

Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Rich, creamy, and irresistible!

07/06/2026

Sugar Cookie.

Ingredients

250g unsalted butter (softened)

150g icing sugar (powdered sugar)

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

350g all-purpose flour

30g cornstarch

¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cream Butter and Sugar

Beat the softened butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Add the egg and vanilla extract.

Mix until well combined.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

Sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt.

Gradually add to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

4. Chill the Dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes.

5. Roll and Cut

Roll the dough to about ¼ inch (6mm) thickness.

Cut into circles or desired shapes.

6. Bake

Arrange on a lined baking tray.

Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.

7. Cool

Leave on the tray for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Yield

Approximately 24–30 cookies depending on size.

Pro Tips

✅ Use icing sugar for a smoother texture.
✅ Do not overbake; the cookies should remain pale.
✅ Chill the dough before baking to help the cookies keep their shape.
✅ For extra richness, replace 50g of the flour with milk powder.

The cookies in the picture appear to be soft butter cookies with smooth tops, so this recipe will give you a very similar result.

06/06/2026

Vanilla Swiss Roll

A light, soft sponge cake rolled with sweet cream or jam.

Ingredients

For the sponge cake
• 4 large eggs
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp milk

For the filling
• 1 cup whipped cream or strawberry jam
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the pan
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Line a 10×15 inch baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Make the sponge
1. Beat eggs and sugar with a mixer for 4–5 minutes until thick and pale.
2. Add vanilla extract and milk.
3. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

3. Bake
1. Pour batter into the prepared tray and spread evenly.
2. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.

4. Roll the cake
1. While warm, turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
2. Remove the parchment paper.
3. Roll the cake gently with the towel and let it cool.

5. Add filling
1. Unroll the cake carefully.
2. Spread whipped cream or jam evenly.
3. Roll it back tightly.

6. Finish
• Dust with powdered sugar and slice.

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