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Thread 'Chocolate Cupcakes Tutorial'
Here is your step by step guide to producing these beautifully fluffy Chocolate cupcakes. Preheat the oven to: Fan assisted: 180°C Regular Oven: 190-200°C Fahrenheit: 356F Gas Mark 4. Equipment and Ingredients Mixing bowl, electric whisk, spatula, Muffin Tin, Muffin cases. Ingredients: 150g or 6oz Margarine or Butter 150gor 6oz Sugar (Granulated or Caster) 3 Medium Eggs, 120g or 6 oz of Self Raising Flour 30 Grams Cocoa Powder 1. Weigh out the butter and sugar and then place into a...
Thread 'Chocolate Tiffin Tutorial'
Here is a tutorial on how to make chocolate tiffin:- Ingredients: 100 grams / 3.5oz Unsalted Butter 100 grams / 3.5oz Golden Syrup 25 grams / 1oz of Cocoa 250 gram Pack of Digestive Biscuits (Graham Crackers) use around three-quarters of the packet. 1 Small Bag of Maltesers (Optional) 200 grams / 7oz of Milk Chocolate* 1 x Greased 7-inch square tin. *Please note that the recipe states Milk Chocolate, but I have mistakenly put a bar of dark chocolate instead in the above picture...
Thread 'Mars Bar Fudge'
This delectable creamy Fudge is easy to make and tastes delicious too. It's great for all Mars Bar lovers, so if you want to know how to make it, see below. Here is the step-by-step tutorial showing you how. How to make Mars Bar Fudge Ingredients 400 Grams - Milk Chocolate 397 Grams - Condensed Milk 5 x Mars Bars (33 Gram Bars) Note: I used Callebaut Belgian Milk Chocolate, Carnation Condensed Milk, and Mars Bars. Equipment Medium Pan Spatula Hob Chopping Board Sharp Knife Small...
Thread 'Chocolate Wholemeal Half and Half Cake Tutorial'
This chocolate cake is probably one of the nicest I've ever made. It's super moist, has an irresistible lightness and fluffiness to it, and has so much fibre-y goodness that it even persuaded my husband to indulge in a second slice! In keeping with my half-and-half technique, I've again combined wholemeal and white flour in this recipe. This blend not only offers a delightful indulgence but also infuses a touch of wholesome goodness into every bite. It doesn't take long to make either...
Thread 'How to make easy Poppy Cupcake Toppers'
If you want to make some easy Poppy Cupcake Toppers, here is a quick tutorial showing you how. I have shown you three ways in which to make them, depending upon your design choice. You will only need a few materials, and the toppers are relatively simple or slightly more complicated, depending on your level of skill or how quickly you wish to make them. Equipment/Ingredients Icing Fondant - White, Red, Green & Black Rolling Pin Pastry Cutter PME Rose Cutter - 50mm Soft Paintbrush...
Thread 'How to make easy Edible Autumn Fall Leaves'
In light of the beautiful colours of the season that are seeping through my window and HRH Princess Eugenie's autumnal themed wedding cake, I have been inspired to make some edible leaves that you may want to have a go at. Autumn Fall Leaves Tutorial First, I pre-washed my range of plunge cutters in hot soapy water and left them to air dry. Plunge Cutters: Mason Cash Ivy Leaf Cutters Kitchen Craft Leaf Cutters Mason Cash Leaf Cutters Autumn Fall Leaves Tutorial To create the...
Beat the heat with icing, fondant or sugarpaste.
With the summer fast approaching, I thought it might be an idea to put together a few helpful hints to help you survive the searing heat! So what better way than to give you 5 ways to beat the heat with icing, fondant or sugarpaste. 1. Keep it Cool - summer causes many problems for us bakers, and the kitchen is no fun to be in when it's hot and humid. So to combat the fondant frustrations, here are a few things you can do: Buy a dehumidifier which will zap all the moisture out of the...
5 Reasons why cakes lean or tilt.
If you have ever had problems with cake leaning or tilting, then you may wish to have a glance at this post to see if any of the following explanations can give you a clue as to why this has happened and tips on how to prevent it. Trapped Air/Settling This happens when air pockets form after the cake layers have been stacked and then begin to settle. To prevent this, try using a thicker buttercream/filling to help the cake support its own structure and weight. Another solution is to...
5 Ways to make your cakes look bigger without breaking the bank.
If you want to add some height or depth to your cakes without breaking the bank, then why not use some of these handy tips and tricks. 1 Try using separators, hanging jewels or glass inserts to create elaborate designs and give you that much-needed height. 2 Add inexpensive cake toppers such as Mr & Mrs, Happy Birthday or make your own design to give the cake some much-needed flair. 3 Use dummy tiers. This is because you can have them decorated the same as the rest of your cake, and...
5 Ways to hide flaws on a buttercream cake.
If you are having trouble with a buttercream cake and need to hide some of the flaws you are experiencing, here are five ways you can hide, disguise or enhance your imperfections. How to cover flaws and imperfections on a buttercream cake. 1 Pipe roses on the cake to cover it. 2 Cover the exterior in chocolate curls. 3 Add sprinkles to the buttercream in various areas around the cake. 4 Strategically place dragees or pearls in the flawed areas and make them part of the pattern...
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