Oh baby, baby

Soon mom-to-be (or of course dad-to-be) and giving a babyshower? Here are some ideas for desserts that would be a great addition to your party!  

Tip for the Dutch people: cake decorating magazine from DeAgostini

Hi everyone,

This is a special tip for the Dutch people. DeAgostini has created a magazine about the basics of baking. 

You can already buy the first two numbers in 

some supermarkets and bookshops. 

(unfortunately only in the Netherlands :-( )

The first number only costs 1,50 and the

 following numbers will cost 4,95. 

TIP #3

Always add a pinch of salt to your recipe.

It enhances the flavors. Also when using bitter or unsweetened 

chocolate, it takes away some of the bitterness. 

TIP #2

If you roll out your dough in one direction, 

the dough will move that way when it's in the oven.

So make sure you roll out the dough in every direction. 

This way, it will move and rise evenly. 

Silicone animal baking cups

Don't you just love these silicone baking cupcakes?!

Basic cookie & chocolate cookie recipes

Cookies are America’s #1 baked treat. Super easy to make, over a thousand recipes you can use and many different ways to decorate them. 

First step is of course baking them.. Here are two really easy but yummie recipes for cookies!

Cake ideas for Father's day!

Sunday, the 17th of june, it's father's day. The perfect day to overload your dad with presents and... a cake you made with lots of love! Here are some ideas! 

Around the world: France

Dutch apple pie

Here in the Netherlands we have a recipe for authentic apple pie that is typically Dutch. I'm always in the mood for a mouth-watering slice of apple pie and wanted to share this recipe with you lot. It's pretty easy to make but its combination of apple, sugar and cinnamon makes it taste delicious! Your life isn't complete until you have tried it! :) 

Basic cake

Use this recipe to create a basic cake. It is a nice cake for decorating and can be filled with your favorite filling. 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sifted cake flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Cake serves 12


Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans and line with waxed paper or parchment paper.

Step 2: Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

Step 3: Cream sugar and butter together until light. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed.

Step 4: Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Continue beating one minute.

Step 5: Spread batter evenly in prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.

Step 7: Fill and frost as desired.

Ice cream cupcakes

Keep checking this page, because you will find here soon 

how to make the ice cream cupcakes!

Lovely cupcakes