The Baker's Indulgence

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Chocolate Moist Cake - Yellow Flowers

Though many of you like this chocolate cake, I still think that it can be erm... improved further. The milk chocolate icing is very indulging but also sweeter compared with dark chocolate icing. I tried using double cream to create a richer icing instead of using milk but it didn't turn out right. So back to milk. The icing looks a bit dry after a while which doesn't give the cake the appeal.

Made this for a birthday at the office and I made everyone wait till after I microwaved it back before eating the cake. Definitely much better when eaten warm.

Okay, if I have the time, I will experiment with a different method of making the glacing. I want to add something to the cake as well. So, tasters, I hope you have not had enough of this cake yet. :)

All I want for Christmas...

is to get enough sleep.

And my wish has been granted!

Boss let us off at 3.00pm today, considering we need to prepare and get ready for the Christmas eve celebration. Me? I desperately needed sleep. Have been extremely busy for the passed one week. Looking at the amount and rate of my baking posts, you can imagine how much baking I had recently. A bit hectic due to lack of sleeping hours, but it's all worth it and very satisfying. Wish I can do this full time.

Christmas is such a sentimental time of the year. It's when I start to feel more about things and people around me. Many little gestures can just warm my heart and well up my eyes. Thanks for the virtual hug, and the actual hug. Added so much warmth to Christmas.

Didn't go anywhere tonight. Was watching some Christmas movie when the clock struck 12. Had MC and BIL with me and their wishes were so heartwarming. I actually like Christmas this way, warm, peaceful and relaxing.

I also feel very blessed this Christmas with so much supports from customers of TeaRoom. And thanks to all my very dear friends for promoting TeaRoom. Also very grateful to the blog readers and followers, you've given me much encouragement to continue with my story telling.

Merry Christmas to everyone, may you be blessed with health, happiness and love.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Pistachio and Cranberry Biscotti

Came across this recipe in the BBC Good Food magazine and planned to bake this for my Christmas present.

I just love the colour of these biscotti. Green from the pistachios, red from the cranberries. Very christmasy. Recipe also includes raisins and almond.

This is sort of an experiment since I have no time to perfect it yet. The handling of the dough can be improved, the size and baking time needs to be improved too. But overall, I love the taste, MC had quite a few pieces so I'm sure it's quite acceptable.

Gave one pack out today as a Christmas present along with a small box of Christmas cupcake. I wish you a very blessed Christmas.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

When cupcakes are more "serious" - Part 2

It has been a long time. Nearly forgotten to post this. I've got an order from Karen after she'd came across my previous post on a "serious" cupcake design. I've prepared a small box previously as special present and so far am not selling cupcakes with these toppers.

These are imported chocolate coated coffee beans, very precious and, I'm running out of stock. And I don't think you were able to differentiate the white colour coated coffee beans from the white colour marshmallows.

Thanks for ordering Karen, hope you liked the cupcakes.

Cupcake Birthday Message

Cheeky Gal said birthday boy favorite colour is blue. Got her cupcake message and she said, not too cute. Haha... I suppose that left me with chocolates and marshmallows (non flower shaped)?