Pink Piggy Cake

This a birthday cake for my friend who insisted a piggy cake, and there you go! He showed me a photo of his cake, this cake, I can say it resembles maybe 60% of the model he showed me. The 40% is left for the viewers to judge. Haha. =D. I have had a rough idea how to make it, but the only problem I got was the nose because it is hard to make a 3D nose. I found a person who decorates a piggy cake using melted white chocolate that is dyed pink. What a wonderful idea! The youtuber is called "pankobunny". She has wonderful recipes, take a look at hers.

It is consists of one pink-colored vanilla cake, and one chocolate cake. The filling is whipped cream. The pink piggy cake is dyed pink whipping cream. Lovelt!

Happy baking =)

Totoro Birthday Cake

*FYI, please ignore all the backgrounds in the photos, I just realize there are not edited yet, and I'm lazy to edit right now, so here you go! LOL

I am sooooooo excited to introduce this cake to you! It is a Totoro Cake that I made for my bf's birthday! It is filled with strawberry fruit sponge cake, and covered with whipped cream and chocolates! I got his idea from google and it really wows me!

The Recipe is still the same for the fruit cake base, so I'm just going to put a link for you here for the cake base.
sponge cake recipe

Just prepare, the sponge cake recipe, white & dark chocolate, cocoa powder, whipped cream, strawberries.

*Really sorry for the mess behind! Please ignore those! >.<

Happy baking =)

Fruit Cake Revisited!

Who does not love a light, and spongy fruit cake? I do! Love love love! I have done in a previous post, so I would just link the page for you to follow the recipe. This time I added kiwi into the fruit cake, and turns out to be as soft as usual. Do try out someday!
=D

Click below for the recipe:
Recipe

*FYI, I made a thicker cream haha, which results into more yummy cake! I just think that whipped cream goes great with fruit cake with spongy and fluffy texture!

Happy baking =)

Spongy Fruit-Filled Cake

I made a simple fruit cake filled with grapes and topped with chocolate sprinkles. Love the spongy texture of the cake.

Spongy Fruit Filled Cake
Ingredients: (I use loaf pan)
2 eggs
60g sugar
60g cake flour
20g vegetable oil

heavy whipping cream
sugar
grapes (cut into half)
chocolate sprinkles

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Use a hand mixer to beat the eggs and sugar at high speed till ribbon stage.
3. Use a whisk to mix the cake flour and the oil till fully combine. Do it gently.
4. Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes till toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Inverted the pan to cool completely.

Assemble:
Cut the loaf cake into half horizontally. Beat heavy whipping cream with sugar till firm peak forms. Apply the cream on the cake, and put the cut grapes on top, and apply cream on top again.

Then, put another layer of the cake on top, and apply the remaining cream. Put into fridge to set.

Even out the top of the cream on the cake. Cut the four sides of the cake into even and clean sides. (You can eat the scraps, don't waste them, they are yummy!) Decorate in any styles you want, I put chocolate sprinkles because I do not have much ingredients. Yummy!

Happy baking =)

Matcha & Red Bean Layer Cake

Matcha & Red Bean Layer Cake
Ingredients:
4 eggs
100g sugar
100g vegetable oil
20g matcha powder
40g milk
140g cake flour
2 tbsp baking powder

200g sweetened red bean
100g whipped cream

toasted peanuts
matcha powder
sweetened red bean
melted chocolate

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg and sugar till slightly pale. Add in oil.
3. Alternately add in milk and flour mixture into the batter and mix well.
4. Pour into the 9-inch pans evenly, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Cool in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
6. While waiting the cake to cool, beat the whipped cream till form still peak. (I did not add red bean into the whipped cream)

Assemble:
Apply the whipped cream on top of one slice of cake. Then apply another layer of red bean, then whipped cream again. Place the second piece of cake on top of the whipped cream. Apply the remaining whipped cream over the outer layers of the cake. Put toasted peanuts around the cake. Put some red bean at the middle of the top of the cake. Place some harden chocolates on top of the cake. Then, sprinkle matcha powder over the top of the cake. (Any kind of decorations are suitable, and welcome here)

 Enjoy =)

Mocha-Flavored Layer Cake w/ Mocha Frosting

A simple birthday cake that I made for my friend. It's a mocha flavored layer cake with "not-so-pretty" decorations, but my friend loved it, so I guess that should be enough. LOL. Need to improve my decorations skills. I think I'm not an art person then. >.< .

Mocha-Flavored Layer Cake w/ Mocha Frosting
Ingredients:
4 eggs
100g sugar
100g vegetable oil
50g milk
140g cake flour
30g cocoa powder
2 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp coffee powder
2 tbsp warm water

2 cups butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp coffee powder
2 tbsp cocoa powder
4 tbsp warm milk

Pink-color food gel

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two 9-inch pans greased with oil/butter with parchment paper.
2. Beat eggs and sugar till slightly pale. Add in oil.
3. Dissolve coffee powder into warm water and mix into milk.
4. Alternately add in the milk mixture and flour mixture till well mixed.
5. Pour into the well-greased 9-inch pans  and bake for 30-35 minutes or toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool completely.
7. Dissolve coffee powder and cocoa powder into warm milk. Then beat butter, powdered sugar and warm milk. Adjust consistency. If too runny, add more powdered sugar; if it is too stiff, add more milk. Beat till the frosting is shiny and firm.

Assemble:
Cut the cake into 4 slices, and leave 1 slice aside. Keep around 3/4 cup of frosting aside for further use. Apply the mocha frosting in between cake layers. Use 3 cake layers only. Then apply the rest of the frosting around the cake layer.. The 4th slice of cake is broken down into small pieces and is used to decorate sides and the top of the cake. Mix the 3/4 cup of mocha frosting with pink food gel. Pipe the pink frosting in a piping bag and decorate the top of the cake. Decorations are opened to creativity. Any types of creations are welcomed here.

Enjoy =)

6-Layer Chocolate Cake

6-Layer Chocolate Cake

This is just a basic chocolate cake with chocolate whipped cream frosting as filling. A sudden crave of chocolate is inside me at any time. Sometime this kind of basic chocolate cake is the best to eat when you cannot think of anything to bake. The end product will make you smile no matter how it looks. Simple is the best! And there is nothing not to love about layer cakes. I love layer cakes, the higher the better.

Pork Floss Layer Cake

Pork Floss Layer Cake

Ingredients:

2 eggs, separated
20g sugar
80g vegetable oil
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
5 tbsp white sesame seeds
100g cake flour
1 tbsp baking powder
20g milk

1 tbsp cream of tartar
40g sugar

pork floss
mayonnaise

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a rectangular pan with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, and oil till slightly pale.
3. Alternately beat in milk and flour mixture. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and sugar till form stiff peaks.
5. Mix egg yolk and egg white mixtures till fully combined.
6. Pour onto pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle green onion and sesame seeds on top of the batter. Drop few times to release air bubbles gently.
7. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes or till golden brown or feel a springy surface when touch.
8. Let to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then take out from pan and continue to cool.

Assemble:
Cut into desire shape (square/rectangular) and apply mayonnaise on surface of the cake, then put pork floss in between the cake. Ready to serve.

Very nice! Very moist, and absolutely love the pork floss and mayonnaise, great combination with cake as well! Savory taste cake.

Enjoy =)

Nutella Sponge Cake w/ Chocolate Sprinkles

Nutella Sponge Cake w/ Chocolate Sprinkles
Ingredients:
2 eggs, separated
40g sugar
80g vegetable oil
30g milk
100g cake flour
1 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp cream of tartar
40g sugar

Nutella
Chocolate Sprinkles
butter

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, oil till fully mixed.
3. Alternately mix milk and flour mixture into mixture till combined. Set aside.
4. In another bowl, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and sugar till form stiff peaks.
5. Mix with egg yolk mixture and egg white mixture till fully combined.
6. Pour batter into a rectangular pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes or a springy touch on surface when touch.
7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, and take it out to be cooled completely.
8. Cut the cake into three sections, and apply nutella onto each layer and all the outer layers, then sprinkle chocolate sprinkles. Let it cool in fridge to set.

Enjoy =)

Neapolitan Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

     "Wow, so big?" Haha.. This was the first word came out from my boyfriend's mouth when he saw this cake. I cannot deny that this was really a very humongous cake! I made this cake for a friend's birthday. I called this cake Neapolitan Banana Split Ice Cream Cake. The sequence layer of the cake from the bottom to the top is as follows: chocolate cake, strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberry, vanilla ice cream, Oreo cookies, chocolate ice cream, whipped cream. The toppings and decorations are maraschino cherries, pineapple filling, crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans. It took me two days to complete this cake but overall it is worth it. There are so many layer of textures and flavors inside this cake. Hehe.. I am so happy when everyone was so amazed by this cake! This is the joy of a baker, I guess! LOL..

Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

     We were having a potluck session, so I decided to make a chocolate cake, and egg tarts. This chocolate cake is a very easy-to-make basic 2-layer chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream frosting coated with chocolate shavings.

Chocolate cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
Cake Layer:
2 eggs
100g sugar
100g vegetable oil
40g milk
100g all-purpose flour
20g cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp milk
1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract

chocolate shavings

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease one 9-inch pan thoroughly. Set aside.
2. Beat eggs, sugar and oil till mixed.
3. Alternately add milk and flour mixture till well mixed. Pour into the 9-inch pan and bake for 30-35 minutes till toothpicks inserted come out clean.
4. Set aside to let it cool completely.
5. Beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk till form smooth yet a little firm consistency.
6. Cut the cake into half, and apply the frosting. Cover it with the second slice of cake. Apply frosting on all the outer layer of the cake. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings till all covered.

Enjoy!

Explosive Chocolate Freak Cake

     Happy Birthday, Timothy! I made this for his birthday in a very rushing time. This friend of mine is a chocolate freak! He loves any type of chocolates and desserts! If anyone needs a "kaki" for chocolate marathon, he is the one to find! Luckily for me, I'm a beginner in chocolate freak, so I always have him when I was craving for chocolate desserts! I called this Explosive Chocolate Freak Cake. It has tremendous layer and texture of chocolate that a small bite is really enough. Hehe... 

     The cake is a moist chocolate cake with melted chocolate. In between is chocolate ganache. I top this cake with chocolate-coated graham crackers that are also applied with chocolate jam. 

"A-very-Ordinary" Surprise Chocolate Layer Cake

     This is the best chocolate cake that I have ever made, I absolutely love this recipe! Hehe... Once you tried it, you will know why... Whipped cream is the best thing that has ever created! LOL... I made this recipe with the leftovers that I have in my pantry, and it surprises me again!

"A-very-Ordinary" Surprise Chocolate Layer Cake
Ingredients:
3 eggs
100g sugar
100g vegetable oil
60g milk
80g cake flour
20g cocoa powder
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp cream of tartar

120g whipped cream
250g semi-sweet chocolate

London Almond Cookies, crushed

Sugar water

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 360F. Grease two 9 inch pan and put in parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Separate egg whites from egg yolks.
3. In a bowl, Put in egg yolks and 40g sugar, and beat till slightly pale.
4. Then, add in vegetable oil and mix.
5. Add in milk and flour mixture, and alternately beat into the batter. Set aside.
6. Use another bowl to beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and 60g sugar. Use hand mixer/electric mixer till the batter become stiff peaks.
7. Mix the egg yolk mixture with the egg white mixture using spatula till fully incorporated.
8. Pour into the two 9-inch pans evenly. Put into oven for 30 minutes or until toothpicks inserted come out clean. Set aside and cool completely.
9. Melt the chocolate and whipped cream in a double boiler till shiny and creamy.

Assemble:
1. Cut the two 9-inch cakes into 4 slices. Apply sugar water on top\ of each slice of chocolate cake.
2. Apply chocolate ganache on top of each slice of cake, till all 4 layers are stacked up.
3. Then, pour the remaining chocolate ganache on top of the cake and let it drip down. Sprinkle the crushed cookies on top of the cake.
4. Put into the fridge till the chocolate ganache harden up, and then it's time to feast!

I put London Almond cookies here because I have some leftovers, and it is really a great combination. Something different from the usual chocolate cookies or chocolate pieces... The fragrant almond and butter flavor really something that surprise me! I hope it surprises you too! Enjoy!

Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Birthday Cake

     It's an Oreo Ice Cream Birthday Cake that I made for my friend's birthday. I made everything from scratch except for the Oreo cookies that I purchased in the store. Inside the cake, there is two layers of ice cream, one is homemade Oreo vanilla ice cream, and one is homemade chocolate ice cream. I made the ice cream from scratch without an ice cream maker, and boy, it's really a very long process. It's nice to own an ice cream maker if you want to make the ice cream from scratch. However, I was very pleased when everyone seemed to love the cake.. Hehe.. It's always my joy to see smiles on people that eat my desserts/cakes/cookies/bars... 

Enjoy!