Strawberry & Cream Sponge Cake

Birds are chirping. The sky is magnificently blue. Springtime wind is blowing through your hair followed by a delicate scent of blossoming flowers. May I ask what’s better than a slice of that airy cake layered with fresh strawberries. INGREDIENTS Vanilla sponge cake: (for mold 15-18 cm in diameter) 30g cornstarch 30 g all-purpose flour…

Flour 101

Self-rising, pastry, all-purpose, non-gluten, etc. Confusing, right? Don’t worry, with this post I will guide you through the endless array of this indispensable ‘white stuff’ :)) so fluffy cakes or crispy bread would be an ease. 1. Wheat flour according to protein Bread flour: for bread or bake goods with chewy texture (11-14% protein). Pastry…

Leavening Agents 101

Just spent 2 hours of your life scrolling through mesmerising food pics on Instagram?!?! Did those unicorn, rainbow, galaxy cookies, cakes, etc (you name it) leave you in awe and somehow curious about baking or cooking in general?? Don’t worry ’cause I’ve got you covered! 1. Yeast (baker’s yeast)-aka ‘the funky one’ Baker’s yeast is…

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton In this little blog, there are plenty of cool and easy recipes to spice up your life with culinary delights. Stay tuned for more amazing contents.