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...
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I 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,...
