Ingredients (8″ pan friendly)2 cup all purpose flour2 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup cocoa powder1 1/2 baking powder1 1/2 baking soda1 cup unflavoured oil1 cup hot water1 cup milk2 eggs (room temperature)1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp coffee powder (instant) How do we do it 1. Sift well the flour, baking powder, baking soda and the cocoa…
Category: Cakes
Semolina Cake with a Mango Twist (Eggless)
Who doesn’t love a big ripe bite of the king of fruits- the mango? Mangoes, though I am not a big fan, has always fascinated me with its colours and the varieties. To fill the gap, my better half gets hyped, when he talks about mangoes. There were times when I was jealous of the…
Pineapple layered silhouette cake
Any July, its cake time. Baking never bores me and of course when it is for our loved ones, the happy hormones boost up. July is the hottest month in the middle east, I hate these temperatures and it plays with the temperament. But then the whisk makes it all balanced. Whisk and a wish,…
Unniyappam
“Unniyappam” is a local delicacy in the State of Kerala. Almost millions of Keralites across the world can relate this delicacy to their childhood. The rich aroma infused by the cardomom and banana, the two most essential ingredients, is divine. For those who are from the west, can relate to the Danish aebleskiver, despite the…
Come December….
Another December, I love this time of the year when the cool timid air fills your lungs and inspires your soul to do so much , as much you can. Mind is always on the move and wants to accomplish so many things. So, here comes the litmus. My dear daughters birthday, year upon year,…
Rasmalai Cake
Cake with an Indian touch and its quintessential. It would have certainly been a royal delicacy in India , if the culinary masters in the yesteryear were adept to the art of baking. Each bite of this cake punch the parietal lobe, pushing us to a world of ecstasy. Baked this for somebody who…
Banana Almond Cake
Some days are reserved to do nothing. During one of those days, tried a cake laden with Almonds. Was a bit dry, but with a cup of coffee, it was perfect.
Fruit(Rum) Cakes
Winter breeze laden with the smell of Rum soaked dry fruits have been always divine. Come December, my kitchen shall be full with this smell. I try and soak the Nuts and dry fruits atleast three to four months before. Apart from the routine, I like my cakes to have some tanginess, sourness, so I…
Lucious Chocolate Cake
Chocolate has been human soul’s appetite from time immemorial. In different forms, it has satisfied the taste buds of billions of souls in this world. We are no different, all in our family “crazily” love chocolate. So tried a Chocolate Cake. A simple recipie, with chocolate inside which gives a gooey texture covered with ganache….
For My Pony: Rainbow Cake
December has been always inviting for me. Loads of good memories kindle my good hormones all the time throughout the month. My “little pony” was also born in December. When the new year starts, she has a very clear concept of what her Birthday Cake should be, rather she gives me ample time to prepare…
Whisk-n-Wish 