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hey riders!

happy friday! i have a treat for you before the week ends. i made a coffee cupcakes and i added a bunch of coffee in it! :D i do recommend making the cupcakes the night before, so in the morning, you'll have a nice caffeine waiting for you in your kitchen counter (only if you can wait). pair with your hot coffee and you're good for the day!

GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

for the cupcakes;

• 2 packets of instant coffee (you can honestly add 1 more packet if you want a stronger coffee flavor)
• 1 cup hot water
• 3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

for the frosting;

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet of instant coffee
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

directions:

1. add 1 packet of instant coffee to a cup of hot water, and combine well until the coffee is dissolved then set aside
2. in a separate bowl, add the sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, instant coffee, nutmeg and cinnamon. combine all dry ingredients
3. then add the wet ingredients, starting of the coffee mixed, then the milk, egg, vanilla extract and the vegetable oil, mix until smooth but DO NOT over mixed the batter
4. pour the batter mixture into the cupcake mold baking pan about 3/4 full
5. bake the cupcakes to 350F for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
6. make the frosting while the cupcakes are in the oven-- cream the butter until fluffy, then add the powdered sugar and combine well
7. add the instant coffee and the cocoa powder and combine well
8. add the vanilla extract and 1 tbsp milk
9. if the mixture is too runny don't add the remaining tablespoon of milk, or add more if it's too thick
10. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting
11. and you are high in caffeine! just kidding! ENJOY!

i hope that everyone is staying safe!

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xo,

sai

sai's tip for this recipe:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature before you start baking
2. i used a hand mixer to make this cupcakes, however you can absolutely use your hand to mix the batter, it is not a lot of work
3. make sure to cool down the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting otherwise you'll end up with a runny frost

hey riders!

welcome back! today, we will be making a cream cheese muffins! there are so many cream cheese flavor muffin recipes available online, whether it is raspberry cream cheese muffins, strawberry cream cheese muffins, banana cream cheese muffins, and many more! so i thought, why not just make cream cheese muffins? so here we are! :) i made these cream cheese muffins thinking it might fail, but everyone ended up loving it. for as long as you don't over baked them, and let it rest completely, you will have that moist, creamy, lightly sweetened (but not crazy sweet) cream cheese muffin!

i hope you will enjoy this recipe!

GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 block cream cheese (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

directions:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter, beat until fluffly
2. add the sugar and combine
3. add the egg one at a time and combine well
4. add the cake flour and mix well
5. then add the baking powderand combine well
6. pour the batter into the prepared muffin baking pan about 2/3 full
7. bake to 340F for 15 to 20 minutes
8. enjoy!

let me know what you think? you can follow us on our social media that you can find all the links down below! :) i hope that everyone is staying safe and happy! :)

xo

sai

sai's tip to baking cream cheese muffins:

• make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature, it is easier to mix
• for best results and to avoid a lumpy batter, sift the flour and the baking powder
• use a muffin liners, so the muffin wont stick into the pan
• these recipe will make 6 muffins so don't expect for more! :P

hey riders!

today, i am going to show you how to make ENSAIMADAS! -- if you've never heard from it, well, now you do! :P it is a really delicious pastry like bread that is originally from mallorca, spain. or i heard it is still in debate where really is this bread originally from! but, we are not here to do that.. i would say, we were colonized but the spaniards for 333 years, so no doubt they were the one who brought that delicious bread to my country. :P

there are so many different types or ingredients you can use to make ensaimadas now a days, specially in the philippines, i found out they put cheese on their ensaimadas, which i honestly find it weird, although it is still very delicious! i just wish they wouldn't call it ensaimadas because it is near nowhere close as the real deal ensaimadas.

so now, i am going to show you, how i make my ensaimadas, i tried to make sure i get the right consistency and the right texture as i remember growing up. this bread is supposed to be in a spiral shape and covered with lots and lots of powdered sugar.

2 ingredients i skipped from this recipe are the lard and some old ensaimada dough or sourdough. i used butter and yeast instead. the result is still yummy!

GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the yeast mixture:

• 2/3 cups lukewarm milk
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp yeast

for the dough:

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (more flour if needed)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup softened butter

for the filling:

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar

for dusting:

• powdered sugar

directions:

1. in a bowl, add the milk (lukewarm about 110F-115F) the sugar and yeast. stir and set aside
2. in a different mixing bowl, add all the dry ingredients
3. once the yeast mixture is ready pour into the flour mixture with butter and egg
4. knead the dough until smooth. if it needs more flour add more. just please make sure the dough is still soft and fluffy after kneading
5. cover the dough and let the dough rise for 2 hours
6. combine the butter and sugar together, beat until it forms fluffy consistency
7. cut the dough in half and using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a rectangle shape
8. apply butter mixture into the flattened dough, make sure to leave some space around
9. roll the dough and form into a spiral shape or snail shape
10. move the dough to a baking pan, make sure to have enough space for the dough to expand
11. cover the dough with towel and let the dough rise for another 1 hour. or you can bake it right away and i don't see any difference really
12. bake the bread to 350F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
13. dust the ensaimada bread with powdered sugar
14. ENJOY!

there you go! i hope that everyone is staying safe and covid free!

happy baking, riders!

love you bunches!

sai

some tips:

1. lay all the ingredients down in the counter before you start the process, so that the eggs will cool down to right temperature and so does the butter
2. before baking your bread, apply some butter on top of your bread, this is optional but that's what i did
3. make sure the yeast has doubled in size, if not your yeast mixture is dead
4. eat all of them at once! don't leave some for someone who aren't home! jk

hey riders!

i hope everyone is doing great! today, i will show you how to make the delicious crunch wrap supreme from taco bell. honestly, i have never had crunch wrap from taco bell, but one time we visited my sister in-law and they made it for us, and that's when i fell in love with the meal. so, we've been creating many different fillings, we used chicken, beef steak, ground beef and my friends picked beef steak over other ones. but! you can absolutely make crunch wrap vegetarian and that is what i am going to show you in today's recipe. ENJOY!

ingredients:

• flour tortilla
• cheese of your choice ( i used cheddar cheese)
• lettuce
• red cabbage
• carrots
• sour cream
• salsa
• salad dressing (optional)
• fritos chips
• butter or olive oil for frying

directions:

1. have your ingredients ready
2. prepare the salad first. make sure you washed all your vegetables. chop the vegetables and mix all together in a bowl
3. layer all the ingredients, start with the cheese, followed with the salad, salsa, salad dressing (optional) and fritos
4. fold the edge of the tortilla to the center of the fillings, fold tightly, but not so tight that the tortilla might tear
5. spray the skillet with oil or butter
6. place the crunch wrap supreme seam side down onto the skillet
7. cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown
8. flip over and cook the other side until golden brown
9. best to eat immediately!

let me know if you give this recipe a try! i would love to hear from you!

love,

sai

hey riders!

i'm pretty sure you've heard about how delicious the texas roadhouse dinner rolls before! i am so obsessed! so, in case you haven't been to try out their rolls yet, try this recipe! :)

ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm milk (110f to 115f - too hot may cause the yeast to die)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 1/4 teaspoon yeast
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour

for the butter:

• 1 stick softened butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, the honey and the yeast. stir and set aside. let the yeast rise. it may take between 8 to 11 minutes. if the yeast don't rise, repeat the process, please check your milk temperature too hot or not hot enough may cause for the yeast to not rise.
2. after the yeast mixture is ready, add the egg, the melted butter, all purpose flour, and salt. if using a stand mixer, add the hook and start kneading until the dough becomes soft and combined. if using a hand, combine the mixture using a spatula then transfer the dough into a clean surface area and start kneading the dough until soft. if the dough is wet, add flour a tsp at a time, if the dough is dry/hard add water a tsp at a time.
3. once done kneading, shape the dough into a ball and move the dough into a buttered or oiled bowl.
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size. usually between 1 to 2 hours
5. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a clean surface area
6. roll the dough into a log
7. cut the dough into 4 parts
8. divide the dough again into equal parts, you can make a dozen or 16 pcs or depending on the size you prefer
9. shape the dough into a ball
10. and move the dough into an oiled prepared baking pan
11. cover and let the dough rise again for another 10 to 15 minutes
12. pre heat the oven to 350F
13. once the dough is ready, bake to pre heated oven for 13 minutes
14. after 13 minutes, take the bread out from the oven, brush the top of the rolls with melted butter
15. then bake again for another 3 to 4 minutes
16. and you are done!

for the butter spread:

1. combine all the ingredients and move into a container.

i made a video and detailed about how to make it and listed all the ingredients in the description box as well. i hope you will like this recipe and if you ever try this please let me know what you think.?! send me a photos of facebook, or tag me on Instagram or leave a comment!

i'm excited to hear from you all! :)

thank you so much for supporting me! i appreciate you all so much!

please b safe! ❤️

love,

sai

hey riders!

the long wait is over! i finally made the famous filipino "dinner" rolls called pandesal. it is very similar to dinner rolls we usually serve here in the US. however, in the philippines, these rolls are actually served for breakfast, it is so good dipped in the coffee! you can also put fillings such as sandwich spread and filipino star margarine. :)

goodluck!

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2/3 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup lukewarm milk (110-115F)
• 1/4 (4 tbsp) stick melted butter
• 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 4 tbsp condensed milk
• bread crumbs

directions:

1. in a bowl, mix together the milk, teaspoon sugar and yeast. stir and set aside. let it rise for about 5-8 minutes
2. in a different bowl. combine the dry ingredients, flour, remaining sugar and salt. mix well
3. add in the egg, the melted butter, condensed milk and the yeast milk mixture and start kneading the dough using a stand mixer until smooth and elastic
4. cover the prepared bowl with butter or oil add in the dough and cover with plastic wrap
5. let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1-2 hours
6. when the dough is ready, deflate the dough and divide into portions. i was able to make 12 pcs
7. shape th dough into round or a small ball
8. move the dough into a prepared baking pan and cover with plastic wrap, then let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes
9. preheat the oven to 325F
10. bake the rolls for 18 minutes
11. after 18 minutes, turn the temperature to 375F and bake for another 2-3 minutes or until the topd of the rolls turns golden brown
12. and enjoy!

i hope you guys are going to continue to be safe!

love,

sai

the best cinnamon rolls ever! it's gooey, soft and delicious! you don't need all the crazy ingredients and styles to make this rolls, everything is pretty basic and so let's get into the process! :)

please don't forget to like, share and leave a comment below if you have any questions! i'd be happy to talk to you! :)

ingredients:

for the dough:

• 2 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon)
• 1 egg
• 1 packet instant dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110F)

for the filling:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon)
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

for the cream cheese toppings:

• 1 block cream cheese
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon milk (or more)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions:

1. combine all the ingredients into a big bowl
2. knead the dough until smooth (using a stand mixer) if you are using your hands, good luck! :D no seriously, i recommend using a stand mixer if you have one. :)
3. apply butter or oil into a bowl where you put the dough to let it rise
4. shape the dough into a ball and let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1 to 2 hours
5. while the dough is rising, combine all the filling ingredients
6. once the dough has doubled in size, flatten the dough using a rolling pin and shape the dough into a rectangle
7. apply butter and then sprinkle the fillings on top. spread evenly
8. roll the dough into a log and cut evenly about 10 to 12 pieces
9. apply butter or oil into a baking dish
10. add the rolls into the baking dish and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes
11. pre-heat the oven to 350F
12. after 30 minutes bake the rolls for 20 minutes
13. while the bread is baking
14. prepare the cream cheese topping
15. add all the topping ingredients into a bowl and mix well
16. if you want the toppings to be thicker add less milk, if you want it to be thinner add more milk
17. pour the cream cheese toppings on top while the rolls are still hot
18. and enjoy!

if you want a million dollar pound cake recipe, try this! it's so good! :P

ingredients:

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 pound butter (melted) about 4 sticks
• 6 pcs eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. combine the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl and mix well
2. add the eggs one by one and keep mixing
3. add a cup of flour then add some milk and combine
4. repeat the process of number 3 until you use all the remaining flour and milk
5. add the vanilla and keep mixing until well combined
6. bake to 300F for 1 hour and 40 minutes
7. and you're done!

i hope you will enjoy this recipe! eat it alone, or you can use the cake as a cheesecake crust instead of graham crackers (which i will show you in my next video), or you can use the cake when you make tiramisu! there is so much you use the pound cake is for! :)

happy baking!

love you bunches,

sai

today, i will be sharing with you this delicious japanese condensed milk bread that i've been obsessing with! this whole quarantine life definitely gave me so much time to invent and play around with my baking skills! most of the time my inventions flops, but once in a while i get really good results. just like this recipe that i'm about to share with you guys!

ingredients:

for the dough

• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp yeast
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp condensed milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• extra flour if needed

for the filling

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp condensed milk

directions:

1. in a bowl, warm up the milk in the microwave (110F to 115F) hot milk will kill the yeast
2. combine the 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp yeast into the warm milk and mix well. set aside
3. into a different bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, condensed milk, butter and the yeast mixture. mix well
4. start kneading until well mixed. the dough should be soft and smooth. add more flour if needed.
5. form the dough into a ball and cover. let the dough rise until doubled in size. about an hour or two
6. for the filling, combine the butter and condensed milk together
7. once the dough is ready, flatten the dough into a square form
8. cut the dough into long strips using a knife or a pizza dough cutter
9. spread the filling on top of the sliced dough
10. stack the dough together and cut the dough into pieces
11. move the small pieces dough into a prepared baking pan and let the dough rise again for another hour
12. bake the dough to 325 for 20 minutes
13. after 20 minutes turn the oven temperature down to 300F and bake for another 10 minutes
14. and the bread is ready to be eaten!

enjoy! hope that everyone is staying safe! happy baking!

love you bunches!

sai

hey riders!

in this episode, let's make a biscoff cookie butter cheesecake! i have biscoff cookie butter that has been hiding in my pantry for quite a while, and i decided to do something with it before it expires. so i thought, maybe a cheesecake would be good, and the outcome? well, it's for you to figure out when you try to make this recipe. one thing for sure, husband and friends loved it! :) GOOD LUCK!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups graham crackers crumbs
• 6 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 block cream cheese (250 grams)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup biscoff cookie butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. into a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter and combine well
2. pour the graham mixture into a prepared pan and pressed down firmly then bake to 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, make sure to cool down completely
3. meanwhile, add cream cheese and sugar into a bowl and combine well
4. then add the biscoff cookie butter and mix well
5. add salt. mix well
6. add the vanilla extract, egg and sour cream and mix well
7. pour the mixture into a completely cooled down graham crumbs and bake to 350F for 30 - 40 minutes
8. take the cake out of the oven and let it cool down
9. the middle of the cake would be a little runny but that is completely natural
10. ENJOY!

let me know if you try this recipe! it is so so good! :)

thank you all so much and i'll talk to you soon!

love you bunches

sai