Busy times. (Aren't they always?) We have had a lot going on lately, both socially and in terms of things to get done. I've missed baking regularly in recent times but have decided to remedy that with a baking bonanza. We have a few events coming up that require bringing a plate, and I'm going to put on a morning tea shout at work on Friday. Here's what I have been baking, and what I plan to bake in the next wee while:
- sultana cake - I made two of these last weekend to bring as plates for various events.
- hummingbird cupcakes with cream cheese frosting - I had planned to make these last weekend but didn't realise I needed four over-ripe bananas to go with the coconut and pineapple. Doh! Instead, they will be part of a workplace shout on Friday morning.
- chocolate chip cookies - These were a great backup plan on Saturday when I discovered I had no way of over-ripening four bananas in just 20 minutes.
- caramel slice - Recipe courtesy of 3rd Gen. I'm assured it's quick and easy - it will be added to Friday's workplace shout.
- dark chocolate and orange cupcakes with dark chocolate ganache fudge pieces - Aiming for extravagance here. I have come across a simple recipe for dark chocolate ganache which I'm keen to try and will see if it works as a decoration over dark chocolate ganache frosting.
I love baking too! I've been playing with cupcakes myself. Yes, I've tried making cakes with not so riped bananas and it didn't work. The chocolate cupcake have turned out a bit dry so need to adjust the recipe. I am now trying my hand at making layered cakes, the big ones for birthdays :)
ReplyDeleteElizabeth_NZ
how funny - I just went on a baking spree last night. Initially a papaya crumble to use up left over papaya. Delicious and better than plain papaya. Then banana and oatmeal bread to use up overripe bananas - finally I got the level of ripeness right. See Joy The Baker for her recipe. And then, to use up some chocolate I had in the fridge and wanted to use, chocolate chip cookies. So delicious with browned butter. See EatLiveRun for her recipe (just search for chocolate chip cookies).
ReplyDeleteA good night but a bit dangerous for the hips!