by Sucre Haven | Mar 22, 2020 | Cakes, Layered Cake
Much has happened since I last updated this space, but we’ll keep this space for the bakes. March is the birthday month of the family and that got me motivated to pick up the spatula again. I watched an episode on Anna Olson’s raspberry mousse chocolate...
by Sucre Haven | Mar 22, 2020 | Basics, Cakes, Layered Cake, Make Ahead Bakes, Mud Cakes
This chocolate cake has a dense texture, but is very moist has a very rich chocolate flavour which is enhanced by the expresso in the recipe. This is suitable for layering or use enjoying it on its own. I used it to do the raspberry chocolate torte. (Makes a 6-inch...
by Sucre Haven | Dec 3, 2018 | Cakes, Frosting, Layered Cake, Sponge Cakes
This week had me getting into a baking frenzy with two gatherings over the weekend, one for the sister’s housewarming and one for the BIL’s bdae. I decided on the same cake flavour for both, the chocolate banana cake, with different decorations. Having...
by Sucre Haven | Jun 19, 2018 | Cakes, Layered Cake, Sponge Cakes
I have made this cake numerous times and also taught some friends how to make this cake. This time round, I decided to make it more sophisticated, in the form of layered cake, something like an opera cake. I only managed 2 layers of pandan sponge though I planned for...
by Sucre Haven | Jun 18, 2018 | Cakes, Decorations, Fondant and Gum Paste, Layered Cake
So good friend, E wanted to bake a unicorn cake for her little girl who was turning one. I made sure to check that it was not a big party before agreeing to help because I did not want to spoil a one year old birthday cake. It turned out pretty okay except for a few...
