by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Cakes, Frosting, Mousse Cakes, Shatec, Sweets
Today’s lesson was Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake. My partner is back and I’m glad to have someone to laugh with and work with. It was a fun lesson albeit a little tiring with all that washing and cream beating. I have done this cake years ago and it is...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Basics, Mousse Cakes, Sweets
This strawberry yogurt mousse is suitable to make layered cakes and is versatile even to do layered desserts in cups. (Makes enough to fill a two layered 6-inch cake) Ingredients 170g whipping cream 160g strawberry puree 35g plain yogurt 12g sugar 6g gelatine leaves...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Basics, Cakes, Sponge Cakes
The is a light sponge came out fluffy, light and soft. I’ll try again some time soon. (Makes two 6-inch rounds) Ingredients 140g egg whites 70g egg yolks 70g cake flour 70g and 25g sugar 16ml corn or canola oil 0.5 tsp vanilla extract Method Line a baking pan...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 20, 2019 | Frosting, Shatec
This glaze can be used to cover the top of a mousse cake. (Makes enough to cover the top of two 6-inch cake) Ingredients 125g strawberry puree 45g caster 6g gelatine leaves Method Soak gelatine leaves in cold water for about 5 minutes. Squeeze excess water from the...
by Sucre Haven | Jul 14, 2019 | Choux, Pastry creams and curds, Shatec
Today’s lesson is on Paris Brest and I was expecting a large one, but chef decided to give us a 5 inch version which is good, because this will be an individual portion, no cutting required! On a side note, my partner was ill and I hope she gets well real soon....
