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Famous Byron Bay Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts […]
Blueberry Cheesecake Ingredients: For the Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted For the Cheesecake Filling: 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs For the Blueberry Topping: 2 cups fresh or […]
Chocolate Vanilla Cupcakes Ingredients: For the Chocolate Cupcakes: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk (or whole milk) 1/2 cup boiling water For the […]
Bread and Butter Pudding Ingredients: 8 slices of day-old bread (white or brioche, crusts removed) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas 4 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon A pinch of nutmeg Optional: […]
Whole Orange Cake Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 medium oranges (seedless, preferably organic) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter) 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt For the Orange Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons fresh orange […]
Smooth Frosting Finish on Cakes Ingredients: For the Buttercream Frosting: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract A pinch of salt For the Chocolate Ganache: 8 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened […]
Chocolate Mirror Glaze Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120 ml) water 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 2/3 cup (200 g) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons (20 g) unflavored powdered gelatin 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (for blooming gelatin) 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Instructions: 1. Bloom the Gelatin: In a small […]
Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting Ingredients: For the Blueberry Cake: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk, room […]
Caramel Brownies Ingredients: For the Brownie Base: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 8 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Caramel Layer: 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup […]