nedjelja, 31. ožujka 2013.

Little Prince First Dessert Table

Little Prince First Birthday Cake and the smash cake. First tier is vanilla with strawberries and the second tier is the chocolate cake. We were so pleased with the whole dessert table.









Baptism Pop Cakes

Baptism Pop Cakes for a man(adult) in a beer class.



srijeda, 20. ožujka 2013.

Almond-Coconut Candy Bars(Almond Joy)




These taste just like the original Almond Joy. Our kids love them!!!


Ingredients:
  • 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (half a standard 14-oz can maybe a little bit more)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  •  2 cups shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup whole roasted almonds (I prefer roasted salted almonds)
  • 1 lb chopped dark chocolate, or chocolate candy coating
Directions:
  1. First  line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, the vanilla, and the salt. Stir them together until they're well-mixed. If your room is fairly cold and the condensed milk is thick and hard to stir, microwave it for 10-15 seconds, just so that it loosens up and is easier to work with.
  3. Next add the powdered sugar to the bowl with condensed milk, and stir it in.
  4.  Add the coconut all at once and mix it with the condensed milk until there are no dry patches remaining.
  5. Your final coconut mixture should be sticky but fairly stiff. If it's runny add a bit more coconut, and if it's very dry, add a bit more condensed milk.
  6. Scrape the coconut into the prepared pan. Wet your palms and press the coconut into a thin, even layer. You can control how thick you want the coconut layer to be. Use a knife or a pizza wheel to lightly mark the top of the coconut into bars. 
  7. Take your roasted almonds and press them into the sticky coconut top. I use 2 per bar, to stay traditional, but you can use more or less, to taste. Once all the almonds are placed, refrigerate your pan to firm up the coconut, for about an hour.
  8. Once the coconut is firm enough to cut, take it out of the refrigerator. Lift the candy from the pan using the foil as handles. Use a large sharp knife to cut your bars along the lines you marked earlier. 
  9. Place your chopped chocolate or candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in 30-second increments. Stir it after every 30 seconds so that it doesn't overheat.When it's melted and smooth, use forks or dipping tools to dunk each candy bar in the chocolate, then tap it against the lip of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Place the bars on a foil-lined baking sheet to set while you dip the rest. Refrigerate the tray to set the chocolate, for about 10 minutes.  
    Bon Appétit














ponedjeljak, 18. ožujka 2013.

Lion King Baby Shower Cake

Lion King Baby Shower Cake



This cake is made with fondant, and the first tier is nutella with chocolate and the second tier is vanilla cream with vanilla. 

nedjelja, 17. ožujka 2013.

Plum Cake

This is a very delicious but also quick to make dessert. 
Ingredients:
  •  3 eegs
  • 10 tbsp sugar
  • 10 tbsp  oil
  • 14 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp baking poweder
  • 10-15 plums
  • 1 tbs cinnamon
  • 1tbsp agave syrup or honey
  • 1 tbs vanila extract
  • whipped cream
Directions:
  1. Pit the plums and slice in slices. Then place them into the pan and add cinnamon,agave or honey and vanilla. Cook them until they got soft and get some juice. 
  2. Mix all the ingredients for the cake and then pour into the pan. Pour the plums over the batter.
  3. Preheat the oven on 385 F and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Let it cool and then spread some whipped cream over it.
Bon Appétit 






petak, 15. ožujka 2013.



Nutella Cookies



These are my favorite cookies,they melt in your mouth. If you love Nutella like me, then you should try to make these cookies and you will not be disappointed at all.



Ingredients
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 cup powdered sugar to roll the cookies
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, at room temperature (recommended: Nutella)
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
Directions
  1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Nutella and then add in the vanilla. With the machine running, gradually add the flour until incorporated. Add the hazelnuts and mix until combined. 
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop 12 balls of dough onto each baking sheet. Bake until the bottoms of the cookies flatten out slightly, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Place 1 cup of powdered sugar in a medium bowl. In batches, roll the cookies in the sugar until coated. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Bon Appétit

četvrtak, 14. ožujka 2013.

Baby Shower Cakes

Baby Shower/Baby Stroller/Carriage and Teddy bear/girl 

Baby Shower/Baby Stroller/Carriage and Teddy bear/girl 

Baby Shower Monkey Theme 
Baby Shower