Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are perfect for when you have very ripe bananas laying around. This recipe is delicious, easy, and isn't overly dense like some banana muffin recipes. SECRET TO LIGHTNESS There is a technique to getting lightness in a usually dense muffin. … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Desserts
Tender, Fluffy Cinnamon Buns
Most people have tried cinnamon buns from bakeries and grocery stores, but how many have made them at home? Although, homemade cinnamon buns take over 3 hours to make (most of it is rising time), it is still worth the wait. Cinnamon buns are made from a lightly sweetened enriched … [Read more...] about Tender, Fluffy Cinnamon Buns
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red velvet cupcakes are a classic, old-school cupcake from the 20's. A good red velvet cupcake must be moist, rich, velvety, topped with a tangy, rich cream cheese frosting. THE TRICK BEHIND MOIST, LIGHT CUPCAKES Creaming: combining butter and sugar until light. Creaming … [Read more...] about Red Velvet Cupcakes
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting is one of my favourite frostings. It's combination of sweet and tangy is perfection. With only 5 ingredients, this recipe is quick, simple, and easy. First, in a bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese with the sugar until light and … [Read more...] about Cream Cheese Frosting
Better than Italian Tiramisu
As a coffee lover, tiramisu is my favourite dessert. The light, yet rich mascarpone custard pairs heavenly with the espresso dipped ladyfingers, and will surely astonish those who are yet to try it. When I tried tiramisu at an Italian restaurant, I was in awe because compared to … [Read more...] about Better than Italian Tiramisu