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Posts by The Pink Whisk:
Vanilla Layer Celebration Cake
October 10th, 2014
A big thank you from me goes to the lovely Sam at Sams Kitchen for the inspiration for this cake, when I was at a complete loss for what to make for my Dad’s 60th birthday Sam came to the rescue. You can visit Sam’s blog here and catch her on facebook too – you’ll love her baking, she won’t disappoint!
Now Dad doesn’t eat cake but we all do! I can honestly say I have never ever seen a cake of mine disappear so quickly! I was dishing up, misjudged numbers and there was none left for me. Fortunately Mr Clemens stepped up and shared his – there’d have been trouble if not 😉
So if you’re looking for a cake to impress that doesn’t need a ton of decorating then this Vanilla Layer Celebration cake is just the recipe you need.
Ingredients:
Cake
375g butter, softened
375g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract/vanilla bean paste or the seeds from 1 vanilla pod
6 eggs, large
375g self raising flour
Approx 1/2 jar of strawberry or raspberry jam
Buttercream
200g butter, softened
400g icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or the seeds scraped from 1 vanilla pod
1-2 tbsps hot water
Ganache
200ml double cream
125g dark chocolate
To Decorate
A selection of chocolate e.g. Crunchie bars, Mistrels, Chocolate Buttons and chocolate curls.
You will also need 2 x 8″ cake cards
Makes 1 x 8″ layer cake. Read the rest of this entry “
Inspired to Bake? #GBBO
October 9th, 2014Wow what a final on #GBBO last night! Congratulations Nancy!!
All the finalists did so brilliantly well they would all have made worthy winners.
I’m going to give a special mention to Luis, as we both live in Poynton – it must be a hive of baking ability – hopefully third time lucky Poynton will conquer with a winner 😉 Luis’ blog is here www.luistroyano.com and is definitely one you want to visit!
So to celebrate the crowning of the 2015 winner of The Great British Bake Off and to inspire you to get baking there’s 4 #StorkTwist recipes from me this week.
Cream Filled Choux Puffs with a Mocha Sauce
A very moreish Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Slice it up and share it with a cup of tea Coconut Lime Drizzle Cake
and lovely little bites of Autumn – Blackberry Puff Pies Read the rest of this entry “
Chocolate Amaretto Schichttorte & Cashew Baklava
October 3rd, 2014It’s not often I get to bake something a little bit different from the norm but these two #StorkTwist recipes delivered it in bucket loads.
First up a Chocolate Amaretto Schichttorte – the method looks a little daunting, baked in layers under the grill but I have to say I loved baking it and loved eating it too! (only 12 layers for me though – tsk!)
And a Honey Roast Cashew and Sesame Baklava – with the option of your own homemade Filo pastry – if you’re in the for the quick option then shopbought is far easier (and I promise I won’t tell Paul & Mary)
Lemon Meringue Pie
September 30th, 2014
Let’s bake a lemon meringue pie – is there anything better?
Makes: 1 x Deep dish 8″ Pie
Ingredients:
Pastry
225g plain flour
100g butter, cold diced Read the rest of this entry “
Cranberry Apple Loaf & Choc Nut Roll
September 25th, 2014Two more lovely #GBBO inspired recipes for you this week – all the fun without any of the pressure from the judges 😉
Cranberry & Apple Loaf spiked with ginger
and a much easier Chocolate Nut Roll recipe!
Roasted Tomato & Olive Palmiers & Kouign Amann
September 18th, 2014This weeks #GBBO inspired recipes
My favourite #StorkTwist recipe of this years Bake Off – Roasted Tomato & Olive Palmiers
And, the pastry none of the bakers had heard of – a Kouign Amann my version with Salted Caramel and Pecans. A perfect combination!
#lovemyfridge
September 15th, 2014
It seems I have recipes all over the place at the moment, but I know this is one you’re going to enjoy. I’ve joined Bosch in their #lovemyfridge campaign and shared with them my favourite leftover recipes.
Sunday roasts are a regular occurrence for my family, a trait I’ve inherited from my Mum (I still can’t do them as well as Mum can!) Time being short during the week for hearty family meals I always try and plan to stretch that roast out into a meal for the week. My recipe for Honey-Mustard Chicken Pie is a great weekend extender – using up leftovers, kept tasty and fresh in a great fridge!
Browse the recipe and add it to your collection – we all need a little bit of #lovemyfridge action! There’s plenty of other weekend expander recipes from other international bloggers to peruse through. Read the rest of this entry “
Princess Tortelettes & Choc Orange Pandoro
September 11th, 2014Another pair of delectable #GBBO inspired recipes with a #StorkTwist for you today from me to you. It’s been a sweet week in our house but the boys aren’t complaining! Here are the recipes if you fancy giving them a go.
Raspberry & Rose Princess Tortelettes
and
Pastry Wrapped Pears & Earl Grey Custard Tart
September 4th, 2014Halfway through a hectic week getting my boys back to school, Bake Off last night was a very welcome chance for a sit down, feet up and enjoy the baking!
The programme is hugely inspiring everyone to get in the kitchen and bake so if you fancy a custard tart with a twist or fancy a shot at tangling pastry and pears then these recipes with a #StorkTwist might just help you out!
Pastry wrapped Blackberry Poached Pears Read the rest of this entry “
Choc Mint Saucy Pud & Limoncello Layer Cake
August 28th, 2014
Two more #GBBO inspired recipes with a #StorkTwist to share with you today
If you’re after a saucy pud then these Dark and White Choc Mint Puds might just hit the spot
And a fabulous Limoncello Mascarpone Layer Cake to impress your guests – just remember you get the biggest slice! Read the rest of this entry “
