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hazelnut caramel cake

hazelnut caramel cake

October 13, 2016January 28, 2024 Posted in cakes1 Comment

This nutty, not too sweet and very delicious cake is from a Dan Lepard recipe. The flavour of the hazelnuts is enhanced by the subtle addition of cocoa. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and butter two 18cm (7″) baking tins, lining the bases with baking paper. Beat 175g (6⅛ oz) of softened butter with 100g (3½…… Continue reading hazelnut caramel cake

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spiced bundt cake

spiced bundt cake

August 20, 2016January 28, 2024 Posted in cakes2 Comments

I’ve been looking forward to using my new cake tin and this recipe adapted from Dorie Greenspan in Bon Appétit seemed perfect. Maybe a lower temperature next time… In a bowl combine and whisk all the dry ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ of a cup of almond meal, 2½ teaspoons of Chinese five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon of baking…… Continue reading spiced bundt cake

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flan de naranja

flan de naranja

January 26, 2012January 28, 2024 Posted in cakesLeave a comment

This cake-sized flan (or creme caramel) is flavoured with oranges, cinnamon and vanilla. Choose an oven dish with a 10-cup capacity and a flat bottom for the flan. To make the caramel, place 1½ cups of sugar and 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved then continue to…… Continue reading flan de naranja

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Food-lover, cook, recipe developer, organiser, musician, decorator and lover of all things kitchen.

Michelle has always had a passion for food. From European traditions she has travelled widely, broadening her palate to include Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Michelle has cooked in a busy cafe and has experience in catering and recipe development. She enjoys making cheese, preserving olives, baking bread and curing meat.

In her former career Michelle played double bass in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. She is a keen art collector.

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