Category: Baking

Chocolate banana bread

Chocolate banana bread Ingredients All purpose flour-1 cup Sugar-3/4 cup Cocoa powder– 1/2 cup Baking powder– 3/4 tsp Baking soda -1/2 tsp Salt-1/4 tsp Butter-1/2 cup, melted Egg-1, egg yolk-1 Vanilla essence-1 tsp Yogurt -1/4...

Eggless mango cupcake

Ingredients Maida -1+ ½ cup Powdered Sugar-1 cup Baking soda -1 tsp Butter -3/4 cup Milk-1 cup Vanilla Essence-1 tsp Mango Pulp-1/2 cup Cardamom Powder-a pinch Method 1. Preheat the oven for 200*C 2. Sieve...

Christmas cookies

Definitely the pre-preparations for Christmas, will help you to celebrate and enjoy the season… Ingredients 1 cup Butter at room temperature 1 cup Sugar 1 Egg(Optional) 1/8 teaspoon Salt 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking...

Jamun cheesecake

Ingredients All purpose flour – 200 gms Cornflour – 30 gms Egg -3 or Condensed milk – 60 ml Cream Cheese -8 oz pack Sugar -100 to 150 gms Whipping Cream -120 gms Vanilla Essence...

Yeasted Meringue Coffee Cake

This month-Daring Bakers is hosted by Jamie and our favorite Ria Mathew…How can i miss this, even while i am on vacation in my hometown. Jus sipping the filter coffee and cherishing my childhood memories…I...

Ponettone

I luv this season, which is one of the best of the year…There are many reasons that makes to say this…Can u say the entire world looks so beautiful better than this season?…Well, Forget the freezing cold...

Basic vanilla cake

After baking many cakes and brownies,i am here sitting damn tired…All i have the energy to edit the pictures and  blog it now…However i have baked various cakes,but not of even half of them are...

Chocolate cake

Here is the best chocolate cake recipe Ingredients Sugar – 2 cups All Purpose Flour – 1 3/4 cups Baking powder – 1 1/2 tsp 3/4 Cup Cocoa powder 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1...

Nobake brownies

If you are seriously carving for brownies and doesn’t know to bake…This recipe will help you..These brownies are the best and equally good as the baked ones.. Ingredients Dark Chocolate, chopped – 3/4 cup Butter – 1/4...

Dark Chocolate and Almond Cake

Julia child ,one of the most celebrated cook/baker in the world…this is the tribute post for the incredible woman..I made one of her best recipes,Reine de Saba means Queen of seba ,it carries a long history,but u can call it...

Honey cake

Honey cake If you need a cake which is crumbly ,softy and with longer self life (more than a week),this is the recipe you need to try..During my school days ,i indulged in many jam glazed honey cakes bought from nearby bakery..I have used light...

Oreo tart

Ingredients Kraft oreo cookies-12-15 Butter-75 gms Chocolate ganache-50 gms Any fruits-half cup Method 1.Open the cookies and scoop out the cream filling 2.Collect the cookies and grind it into fine powder 3.Melt the butter and...

Mac n cheese muffins

Mac n cheese muffins Ingredients Macaroni-2 cups Green Peas-1/2 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese-1/2 cup Sweet Corn-1/2 cup Milk-1 cup Bread crumbs-1/4 cup Mozarella/Cheddar Cheese slices-2-3 nos Tomato Sauce– 3 tbsps Salt and Pepper to taste...

Sticky buns

Sticky buns are old fashioned dessert, only in few places sells them here. And there will be a long queue to buy during summer. The dough has to rest for overnight and the buns must...

Black forest cake

Black Forest CakeRecipe: Allrecipes.comIngredientsOriginal recipe makes 1 – 9 inch 3 layer cake2 1/8 cups – all-purpose flour2 cups white sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt3 eggs1 cup milk1/2...

Coconut macroons

              Ingredients Flaked coconut– 1+1/3 cups Confectionery Sugar– 1/3 cup All purpose flour– 2 tbsps Salt– a pinch Egg whites-1 Vanilla extract– 1/2 tsp Method 1.Mix in the coconut,...

Pav bhaji

To make Pav buns Ingredients Maida or All purpose flour-2 cups /250 gms Milk – 3/4 cup Salt-1 tsp Butter-40gms Milk powder– 1+1/2 tbsps Sugar-1 tbsp Maida to dust  Method Initially proof the yeast in...

Expresso cupcake

Expresso cupcake One can never miss refreshing their senses with coffee aroma and the flavor any day.. I am not very coffee person, but I was the same like others. Coffee is most consumed beverage,...

Vanilla bundt cake

Baking is fun especially during the holiday season.When it comes out to experimenting ,I always stick to basics and i still love that vanilla filled baking aroma wafting around my home. I like any cake...

Seven layer bar

Seven Layer Bar This is my favourite holiday recipe.I have tried it many times.The recipe was recommended by an american who stayed in my home as guest while her social service trip to india.She recommended...

Eggless Dates cupcake

Eggless Dates CupcakeIngredientsMaida-1+ ½ cupPowdered Sugar-1 cupBaking soda-1 tspButter-3/4 cupMilk-1 cupVanilla Essence-1 tspDates,chopped-1/2 cupBroken cashewnuts-2 tsp Method1. Preheat the oven for 200*C2. Sieve the dry ingredients and set aside3. Blend all the wet ingredients and...

Nan katai

Nankhatai Nan khatai was light and crispy. The recipe yields 20 to 24 cookies. Recipe credit:Manjula’s kitchen Ingredients All purpose flour-1/3 cup Rava/sooji-1/3 cup Besan flour-1/2cup Butter-1/2 cup Sugar-2/3 cup Baking soda-1/3 tsp Cardamom powder-1/2...

Orange almond cake

Orange Almond cake Ingredients Butter-100gms, at room temperature Demera Sugar-1/2 cup Eggs-2 Almonds-125 gms Fine semolina-1/2 cup Baking powder-1/2 tsp Salt – pinch Finely grated zest of orange-1 tsp Juice of 1 orange To make...

Oats cookies

With these oats cookies ,Dont judge me i m into oats diet…The one i can never ever think of …I love to be in feasts..But these cookies r damn tasty..superb…I like thin crust cookies from...

Chocolate spice cookies

Chocolate Spice Cookies – Makes about 30 cookies. Ingredients130 grams – dark chocolate, chopped.300 grams – plain flour1/4 cup – Dutch cocoa1/4-1/2 tsp – Chilli powder1/2 tsp – ground cinnamon1/4 tsp – ground cardamom120 grams...

Expresso cookies

IngredientsMaida/All purpose flour-2 and half cupSugar-1 cupBrown sugar-1 cupCocoa-3/4 cupButter-1 cupEggs-2Vanilla essence-1 tspBaking soda-1 tspSalt-1/2 tspChocolate chip(Milk and Dark)-2 and half cup Method1.Beat butter,sugar and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes 2.Add eggs and vanilla essence...

Swirl Bread

I never tried baking with yeast in india,as most didn’t proof well..Recently i bought yeast from amma nana store which worked so good on breads and buns…Never know baking a bread is such a breeze...

Chocolate cake

Here is the best chocolate cake recipe IngredientsSugar-2 cupsAll Purpose Flour-1 3/4 cupsBaking powder-1 1/2 tsp3/4 Cup Cocoa powder1 tsp – salt2 eggs1 cup – milk1/2 cup – vegetable oil2 tsp – Vanilla Essence1 cup...

Banana chocolate cupcake

This is my first cupcake baking after moving to US.I had one banana left out on table which no one is willing to take.And my daughter wanted me to bake something for her school.She asked...

Quiche

Quiches Ingredients:For the pastry:Plain Flour– 200 gButter– 100 g ( frozen)Baking Powder– 1/4 tspEgg– 1 beaten LightlyCold water- 1 or 2 tspFor the filling:Tandoori chicken shredded- 1/2 cup( I used 2 to 3 thighs of...

Donuts

Actual Recipe for doughnutsIngredients· 1 1/2 cups milk· 2 1/2 ounces vegetable shortening/butter, approximately 1/3 cup· 2 packages instant yeast· 1/3 cup warm water (95 to 105 degrees F)· 2 eggs, beaten· 1/4 cup sugar·...

Banana cake

Ingredients Butter-1/2 cup ,melted Brown Sugar-1 cup Eggs-2 Vanilla essence-1 tsp All purpose flour-11/2 cup Baking soda-1 tsp Salt-1/2 tsp Sour cream-1/2 cup Walnuts-1/2 cup Banana -3 Method 1.Mix flour,baking soda and salt ,Sift 2-3...