If you are like me, and just starting out as a home-baker, you might be interested in these tips that I’ve been given from some of the best home-bakers around (including my Mum). Here are a few of my favourites… Use silicone baking mats or baking paper to prevent those stuck-on messes. Even when the recipe calls for ‘greasing a ...

This recipe has been exclusively submitted to us by cake artist, Amanda Chow.  Amanda is the decorator at the kids’ workshops at the 2019 Cake Bake & Sweets Show in Melbourne. Makes 8 120g Plain Flour 20g Caster Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 28g Melted Unsalted Butter 1 Egg 100ml Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Essence Glaze 80g Icing ...

Loaded with goodness, this super-easy loaf is sure to win those little hearts this school term. ...

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How many times have you stood in the baking aisle of the supermarket, unsure of which vanilla format to choose for your recipe? Here’s a handy guide to choosing the perfect vanilla type for your recipes. Should I choose Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Pods? Consistency and intensity are the most important things when considering a vanilla format ...

  SERVES 12 – 14 NEED: BASE 30g cacao nibs roasted (see tip) 50g coconut sugar 100g coconut flakes 1 tsp vanilla bean paste Pinch pink salt flakes 100g coconut oil 2 cup puffed rice (hard to weigh, so go with a cup measure) TOPPING 100g coconut oil 1 lemon, juice (around 50g) 25g cacao or cocoa powder 25g coconut ...

  SERVES A LOT NEED: 500g white chocolate, broken into pieces 3-5 drops gel colour suitable for chocolate (we used ruby pink) 1 handful ruby chocolate buttons or callets Assorted edible flowers, dried or fresh, petals separated Few micro mint leaves Colourful sprinkles of choice DO: Place the white chocolate into heatproof plastic bowl and melt on high in the ...

  SERVES 12 – 14 NEED: BASE 2 lemons zested, finely grated 150g butter cubed 50g cashews, roasted 250g Arnotts Milk Arrowroot biscuits 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ICING 200g icing sugar 1 lemon, juice (around 50g) 70g butter, cubed Enough shredded coconut to cover icing to taste DO: Place all base ingredients into food processor and blend until well ...

This recipe was provided by master patissier, Eric Lanlard, who will be at the 2018 Cake Bake & Sweets Show. I’d describe this cake as a perfect winter warmer, full of earthy flavours and a spicy, nutty crunch. It’s best eaten a day after baking. Serves 8 Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus cooling and resting overnight. Cooking time: 1 hour ...

  SERVES 12 – 14 NEED: 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp each ground cloves, mixed spice and nutmeg 75g butter 75g honey 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1tsp vanilla bean paste Pinch pink salt flakes Finely grated zest 1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime 200g almond meal 600g dried fruits of choice, craisins, cherries, dates, apple, apricots, raisins, currants ...