Cardamom loaf

I love hummingbird recipe book ,, it my favorite <3 ,,
2days recipe is cardamom loaf pg. 194 in hummingbirds cake days recipe book ,,
I don't like how loaf takes so long to bake and it turn out ugly -_- not as cute as frosted cupcakes
But it tastes as good as cupcake
Loaf is a good choice for those who hates frosting like dad ,,










Recipe :
190 g butter
190 g sugar
3 egg
190 g flour
1 tsp bp
10 cardamom ( I used 2 tsp of cardamom powder )
1/4 tsp salt
Vanilla essence
25 ml sour cream ( I used yogurt Instead )
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I added almond slice and topped it with
sugar ,saffron and water


Enjoy

Macaroon tower

Since I saw the macaroon tower I always want to give it a try ,,,
Finally I did 2 flavors of macaroon ,, chocolate & raspberry my 2 favorites ,,
It's a bit "5sfeeeeh "
But am satisfied with it as it's my first try ,,














I stole this image from my sister dp :p
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Got the raspberry recipe from

http://www.myfoodgeek.com/2007/06/08/almost-foolproof-macarons/

Cooking of the day (Btheeth cupcake , Raspberry Macaroon )

Raspberry Macaroon ,,
For a whi,e know I have been trying to find a yummy recipe for the macaroon filling ..
I just don't get it that it's a butter cream ,,
I did chocolate macaroon and filled it with chocolate ganache it so delitious ,, I'll be doing it soon nagaoka and post some images and the recipe...
I keep trying to take images of process on me baking, and I always forget ,,











Yaa it seems a lot but I burn couple of trys
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Btheeth cupcakes







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Smooth cake frosting !!

So today I had buttercream workshop ,,
where I learn useful technique in
In making buttercream frosting ,,
how to frost cake and pipe the frosting ,,
I really enjoyed the class ,


And one more thing ,, finally I get to know how to cut the cake into straight equal layers ,,

the best part of the workshop
I get to take my cake home with me ,,





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Cupcakes..Cupcakes..Cupcakes..

I haven't updated my blog for a while ..
But I still bake as a daily mission ,,
I believe that home interior is not enough to accomplish coziness ,welcomeness and pleasant
Cupcakes, flowers , coffee and " 3ood "smell is essential..


Following are some cupcakes that I have been doing..






Rose cupcake & pistachio loaf




Beach theme cupcakes , Orange flavor cupcakes



Karak cupcake


Marron glacé cupcakes


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Chocolate marshmallow cake

My first layer cake that looks like a cake :p
Am so happy that I did it and it taste delirious :D




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Rose cupcakes

The cupcake of the day ,
ROSE cupcakes ,,
Made with rosewater and butter cream frosting ,,




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After Eight cupcakes

After eight cupcakes ,,
Peppermint and dark chocolate ganache frosting ..





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Coconut cupcake

Cake of the day is coconut cupcake from" hummingbird recipe book"




Ingredients :
40g butter
140g sugar
1 egg
120 ml coconut milk
120g flour
baking powder
Salt
Pineapple

Frosting
Butter cream frosting
Sweetened coconuts

5meer cupcakes

Cupcake # 3

of ( A lovely flavor brought from past to present )
The challenge that I have started to bake cupcakes inspired by local Emirate desserts,


"ka-meer" 5meer cupcakes
Ka-meer is a traditional kind of bread Here in UAE ,
It's one of the most non bread we have in this region..
"ka-meer" is mainly made from flour , egg and it's sweetened by dates and the top is wiped with egg so it turns glossy and brown ,,
"ka-meer" is cooked using special gadgets on charcoal.
Throw years changes have been made to the "ka-meer" but it still have it's flavor and importance as a break fast , special occasions and even dinner ..

Next is the new edition of "ka-meer" that I have developed to be a cupcake ..
Frosted with cream cheese and honey ..















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Balalee6 cupcakes

Cupcake # 2

This cupcake is part of ( A lovely flavor brought from past to present )
The challenge that I have started to bake cupcakes inspired by local Emirate desserts,

































Cupcake batter :

60 g butter
150 g sugar
1 egg
150 g self raising flour
1/2 baking soda
1tbs cardamon
Pinch of Salt

120 ml milk
100 g balalee6 cooked for 1 min in hot water
Saffron



Preheat oven to 180C and line cupcake pan with paper - set aside.
After Cooking the short Vermicelli , "ba.la.l.ee.t" balalee6 pour the milk and the saffron ,so it dose't dry and stick together .
Cupcake batter
Whisk butter with sugar until smooth then add egg ,
Mix together the dry ingredients flour , baking soda , cardamon and salt.
add the dry ingredients to the mixture ,
Add the milk " balalee6 " to the rest of ingredients and mix it with a spatulas
.. Pour into the prepared cupcake pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden all over and feels firm to touch. Let cool on a wire racks then add butter cream frosting ..








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Raspberry Chocolate cuppies

I started doing this chocolate cupcakes from the hummingbird cooking book ,
is so delicious.
I wanted to add my touch to the cupcakes mix in the rich chocolaty flavor the the sourness of raspberries is a perfect match that a person can't have enough ,,
Raspberries are placed in the middle of each cupcake and chocolate ganache is made for the topping .










Ingredients :

40 g butter
140 g sugar
1 egg
100 g self raising flour
20 g dark chocolate powder
1tsp baking soda
salt
Vanilla extract
120 ml fresh milk
Raspberries

Chocolate ganache Topping
Around 125 ml wiping cream
300 g dark chocolate
1tbs light corn syrup

5bee9 cupcakes " khabees cupcakes"

A lovely flavor brought from past to present
Am starting a challenge to bake cupcakes inspired by local Emirate desserts,


This cupcake flavor is inspired by a traditional dish in UAE called Khabees
It has many variation .. One is made out of semolina, saffron & cardamon as main ingredient ,,






Ingredients :

60 g butter
140 g sugar
1 egg
100g samolina
50 g self raising flour
120 milk
Saffron
1 tsp cardamon
1 tsp baking soda
Salt

Topping:

100 butter
300 powder sugar
30 ml milk
Saffron

The cupcake taste delirious as it looks .
am so glad that i did , and thanks to bro for this challenge idea ..
Wait for my next cupcake that will bring memories back ,,

WHY A COOKING BLOG ??

After my graduation i start spending lots of my time cooking . i start experiencing with different ingredients and different recipes . It remind me that cooking was always my passion since my childhood . i first start cooking when am was 10 years old, my mum was always engorging and teaching me. now cooking is my escape from reality , i cook when am happy , i cook when am sad i cook when am stressed and i cook when am calm . i always challenge myself with more complicated recipe. i started with cupcakes, cookies to pancakes , macaroons and waffles i also like making pizza and pasta from scratch.

i cook from an exist recipe ,

add my touch to some recipe

And start from scratch with others ,

i hope you enjoy and try some of the recipes i share ,