Baking tips and tricks
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Don’t waste a crumb! 8 ways to use that flopped cake
We've all been there. You've carefully followed the recipe and measured out all the ingredients, only to pull your cake...
Read moreI tried making the viral ‘Snickers’ dates and here’s what I thought
According to The Spruce Eats, dates are high in sugar, fiber, minerals, phytonutrients, and (when fresh) vitamin C, while containing...
How to decorate epic Easter-themed cupcakes
With a few simple ingredients, you can transform vanilla cupcakes into adorable Easter-themed cupcakes. Not only are the results delectably...
French vs Swiss vs Italian meringue: A quick guide to marshmallowy goodness
The hard outer shell over the sometimes soft, sometimes completely hollow centre to your pavlova. The silky-smooth finish to the...
Let your Christmas baking project commence: How to make the perfect gingerbread house
If you want to get in on a little of that Christmas magic, here is the guide to your perfect...
How to make the perfect Christmas mince pie
My father was a true connoisseur of fruit mince pies, as a man of an older generation, he took a...
How to make rough puff pastry in 5 steps
Making pastry at home is easier than you might think, although a little messy at times. Plus it is very...
8 Tips to baking the perfect cheesecake
It's rich, smooth and creamy – sultry words, if you ask me, for the perfect baked cheesecake. Though there are...
Secrets to making the perfect tart case
ALSO READ: How to get those perfectly sharp edges when icing a cake Whether you’re making a milk tart or a...
How to make the perfect, flop-proof chocolate fondant
(image: iStock) A chocolate fondant is the heavenly concoction of partially baked chocolate pudding with a warm oozing chocolate filling,...