Archives Tag: cake
Did you Know? 6 Reasons Why Your Cake is Dense
April 19, 2022
I know I’m not the only one who has the habit of reading up on a new pursuit or of attempting to find the meaning of a word in the context in which it is used. So, one of the first things I did after rekindling my love for baking was to read tons … Continue reading Did you Know? 6 Reasons Why Your Cake is Dense
Recipe For Coconut Cake
April 19, 2022
Today’s my birthday. I woke up feeling incredibly happy and blessed. I went through the morning school prep routine quickly. I know the calls and messages would start pouring in soon and I want to be free to savour all the love and attention that usually comes with my day of fame. Who knows? I … Continue reading Recipe For Coconut Cake
Did you Know? 5 Reasons Why Cake Tops Crack
April 19, 2022
Last week, I baked a red velvet cake that my family loved absolutely. It was moist and delicious and the colour was spot on. However, it had a fault. The top was cracked. I can’t remember the last time I baked a cake that cracked so much. It made me a little sad because it … Continue reading Did you Know? 5 Reasons Why Cake Tops Crack
Recipe For Oreo Cake
April 19, 2022
My second son’s birthday is on Sunday! I’m amazed not only by God’s goodness but also by how quickly time flies. Sometimes, I feel like it was just yesterday that God gifted my family and me with another brand new baby to love and nurture. But as surreal as it feels at times, this precious … Continue reading Recipe For Oreo Cake
Did you Know? 7 Meals That Should Be In Your Christmas Menu
April 19, 2022
Christmas is this weekend and food is a critical aspect of the celebration. So, what are your plans in this regard? Do you intend to have a quiet family dinner or are you having guests over? Have you drawn up a menu yet or do you intend to wing it as usual? If your … Continue reading Did you Know? 7 Meals That Should Be In Your Christmas Menu
Recipe for Red Velvet Cake
April 19, 2022
On our menu today is a soft, rich, delicious cake. I call the red velvet cake the lovers cake because it comes dressed in red and white, the colour of love. Some people consider this cake a great alternative to chocolate cake. While this may be because of the cocoa content of this cake, I … Continue reading Recipe for Red Velvet Cake
How to Safely Transport Your Cake After Pickup
April 19, 2022
At one point in time or the other, we’ve had to order and pick up cakes. Since we didn’t know how to go about it, we played it by the ear. Some of us were lucky and the cake made it home without incident. But some others either came home with an injured cake or … Continue reading How to Safely Transport Your Cake After Pickup
Cake Designers of Instagram, Port Harcourt
April 19, 2022
Cakes have been around for centuries. If you’re familiar with French history, you’d know that “let them eat cake,” is the most famous quote attributed to Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. She was queen at the time of the French Revolution. The above quotation was her alleged response to the news that her peasant subjects … Continue reading Cake Designers of Instagram, Port Harcourt
‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Ganache
April 19, 2022
Today, I’m talking about ganache. Ganache is a glaze, icing, sauce, or filling for pastries made with chocolate and cream. Ganache is what is used when creating drips on a cake. It can be made using any kind of chocolate; white, milk, or dark. Here are the different recipes I use to create the perfect … Continue reading ‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Ganache
Got A Sweet Tooth? Here Are Three Valentine’s Day Deals You Would Love
April 19, 2022
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! Because we care, here are three companies offering affordable deals, where all things sweet and sugary are concerned. Cheech: The Cakery Run by one of our contributors, Chinyere Raychelle Otiocha, a pastry chef, Cheech: The Cakery is based in Port Harcourt. This Val’s Day, Cheech has packages … Continue reading Got A Sweet Tooth? Here Are Three Valentine’s Day Deals You Would Love
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Did You Know? Ade Tuyo, Nigeria’s First Big Bakery CEO
April 19, 2022
If you’re a Nigerian who’s old enough to remember the savory aroma of freshly baked bread from the 60s and 70s, you might just recall something about Defacto Bakeries. At the height of its popularity, this Lagos-based confectionery house situated in the city’s Surulere district was the go-to centre for finely made bread and other … Continue reading Did You Know? Ade Tuyo, Nigeria’s First Big Bakery CEO
‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Replacing Butter In Recipes
April 19, 2022
Because we often get recipes online, we come across recipes written by people who live in countries where butter is very cheap to purchase. Because butter isn’t as affordable in Nigeria, a lot of bakers substitute it with margarine. Now, margarine removes the creamy texture and taste butter adds to a recipe. So here are … Continue reading ‘Bake It’ With Cheech: Replacing Butter In Recipes
How to Make Carrot Cake Monkey Bread
April 19, 2022
The countdown to the Easter celebration has begun, so let us gather around and let the love feast begin! Easter is a Christian festival set aside for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion at Calvary. With this election fever griping everyone, let us not forget that spending time with – and serving … Continue reading How to Make Carrot Cake Monkey Bread
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QDS London Cake Training on 1st – 2nd of April, 2014 at Planet One, Lagos
April 19, 2022
QDS Cake Training event is a two-day event organized by Qadirah, an award-winning cake artist and NEAUK nominee who has had the honor of being taught by the great British cake artist, Pamela McCaffery of “Made with Love By Me” and one of Australia’s best cake artists, Sharon Wee of “Sharon Wee Creations”. The training … Continue reading QDS London Cake Training on 1st – 2nd of April, 2014 at Planet One, Lagos
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