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Apr
9

Wonder mold for doll cakes

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doll2

I have bought this mold long ago, but have not used it yet.   I’m thinking probably one day I should have a garage sale and try to get rid of all my cake decorating tools.  The ones still looking new but collecting dust.. hehehe.  Anyway,  at last I tried to bake a cake using this …

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Jul
7

Crème brûlée

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KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA

Oh no, my Crème brûlée didn’t turn out very well.   It looked black.   Should have used just castor sugar for the top, instead of brown sugar. And I think I need to let the sugar melt and caramelised more.  The reason I’m making this dessert is to try out the mini torch I …

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Jan
18

Cake Leveler

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KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA

With a few extra Ringgit in my purse, I decided to splurge on a large Wilton Cake Leveler, during a trip to Pastrypro, Kepong recently.   I think its about time that I have this very useful gadget.  All this while I have been leveling my cakes using a long knife.  Sometimes you end up with …

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Nov
28

Creating perfect pearl border

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I’d like to share the latest item I bought, which is a silicon mould from First Impressions. (For the seasoned cake decorators, this might not interest you).  Anyway, here’s my secret to creating a perfect pearl border for my fondant cakes.  Using a mould   . I’ve always wanted to buy this mould, but didn’t …

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Jan
21

Kek Hantaran & Mexican paste

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kekimransmallwm

Sorry for the long silence.. been busy as usual, with the kid and never ending housework. Still waiting for my new maid to arrive, ntah bila la. Anyway, here are 2 cakes that I did yesterday, for my hubby’s friend who is getting married this weekend. Selamat Pengantin Baru, Imran dan Su. Thank you for …

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