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my go to when i'm cooking or baking is that it has to be quick, simple and delicious! as much as i love spending most of my time in my kitchen, i also don't like to be doing the same thing for a long time. so when it comes to recipes, i like it uncomplicated and easy to follow.

this chocolate cake recipe is probably one of the most delicious i have ever made. i didn't go with the traditional chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, instead i made a chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. i know there are plenty of recipes, and claims to who has the most delicious chocolate cake ever, but i really think you should give this a try and see what you think!

so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the cake

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder / unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt

for the frosting

• 1 stick / 1/2 cup butter (softened at room temperature)
• 1 block / 12oz crea cheese ( at room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 packet instant coffee
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F (175C)
2. butter the 8" round cake pan
3. into a mixing bowl, using a strainer, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix well
4. then add the oil, the eggs, freshly brewed coffee and vanilla extract. mix well using a hand mixer over medium speed
5. add the cocoa powder and combine
6. add the yogurt and mix well until well combined. about 4 minutes
7. pour the cake mixture into the pan, lightly tap the bottom of the pan into the counter
8. bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean
9. while the cake is baking, make the frosting.
10. add the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, instant coffee powder and vanilla extract. Combine until fluffy and creamy.
11. make sure to cool down the cake completely before adding the frosting
12. once the cake cooled down add the frosting
13. and enjoy!

if you end up trying this recipe, let me know what you think! until next time!

xo,s

this bread loaf is super simple to make, it requires basic ingredients and it's soft, delicious with a touch of sweetness. although it is a lot easier to just buy a white bread loaf at the grocery stores, it is also satisfying to just make on your own. not only you know the quality of ingredients you use, it also leaves a good smell on your whole house and it doesn't have preservatives.

you can make a peanut butter and jelly with this bread, or add some butter, or dip into your coffee, or simply eat it alone. it's super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (room temperature)
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4cup butter (room temperature)
• 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour

directions:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients
2. knead using a stand mixer, you can knead this dough using your hand however it might be too sticky. you do not want to add more flour for this recipe
3. transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, and cover
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hour
5. punch the dough and cut in half
6. roll the dough into a log and cut, make about 8 pieces
7. roll the dough into a ball and transfer into a prepared oiled baking dish
8. cover the dough and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
9. pre heat the oven to 350F
10. brush the dough with egg wash
11. bake for 20 minutes
12. and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, sai

tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature
2. to lessen your dough time rising, pre heat your oven to the lowest temperature, turn it off. cover your newly knead dough with a damp towel and put it inside the oven. usually with this process, my dough is ready in just 30 minutes
3. if you have any questions please feel free to drop it in the comments :)

husband said this recipe is one of his favorites~ i have baked a banana muffins, banana bread and banana cake, so i thought i should try banana cupcakes. i don't have much in my pantry but i have a banana that is going bad soon, and before that happens, i needed it to rescue. although, it didn't look as good as the muffins i have baked, it is so delicious and super moist! i also added a cream cheese frosting since that what i have on hand. :) so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the batter

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 6 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the frostings

• 1 block cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter 8 tbsp (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. in a mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. beat until fluffy
3. add the milk, butter, sour cream and vanilla extract. combine
4. add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. combine
5. add the mashed banana into the batter and combine. please do not over mixed
6. pour the batter into a cupcake baking pan, about 3/4 full
7. bake to preheated oven fro 20-22 minutes
8. let the cupcake cool down completely before adding the frosting

to make the frosting:

1. add the butter and cream cheese into a mixing bowl. combine
2. add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and combine well

to frost the cupcake:

• simply add the cream cheese frosting on top of the cupcake and enjoy~

some tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients you are using such as eggs, cream cheese, butter is at room temperature, or else it wont be as easy to mix.
2. make sure you smash the banana into really fine pieces, so it wont leave a chunky bites on your cupcakes
3. it is also important that your banana is super ripe. banana flavor can be a replacement
4. bake at no more than 22 minutes, it will be a little jiggly so wait for the cupcakes to cool down
5. do not apply the frostings if the cupcakes are not completely cooled down, your frostings will melt

it's friday! jeez! i feel like it was only yesterday when i shouted it's "friday" -- time flies so fast! and before i get too emotional about "time", let's bake instead. :P

the other day, i was thinking about what to film for today's video recipe, then i remember my husband telling me about my mixed berry muffins recipe (click here: https://youtu.be/fqzlRTqzDsU  that he really really liked it a lot! so i decided to take the same ingredients and i adjusted the amount of sugar since i am adding oreos to it, i didn't want it to be real sweet. and husband approved it again! it wasn't as moist as the mixed berry muffins but he said he couldn't really say anything except it's super delicious! :) so GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled oreo (about 12 pieces including the filling)

directions: here: https://youtu.be/DTDs0szMK68

1. pre heat the oven to 400F
2. into a mixing bowl, add the sugar and the eggs, beat together until creamy and fluffy
3. add the sour cream, the vegetable oil and the vanilla extract. then mix all together
4. then add the flour, salt and baking powder and combine carefully (use a whisk or a spatula to mix the batter)
5. once everything is well combined (without over mixing) add the crumbled oreos. then fold using a spatula until the oreos are well mixed into the batter
6. next, line the muffin tin with cupcake liners
7. spoon the batter into the muffin cups (evenly distribute, this will make 12 muffins
8. bake for 20 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
9. enjoy!

thank you again for visiting! and i will see you in my next blog post!

xo,

sai

ooey gooey, gooey ooey is what i like to describe this dessert! it's soft, it's chewy and it's creamy! it's also almost flourless since i'm only using 2 tablespoon of flour in this recipe. you heard me right there! if you know me well enough, you know how much i love my carbs! yup! i usually use so much flour as one of my ingredients in most of my recipes! so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 400 grams nutella
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp hot milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• salt (for sprinkle)

for toppings:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup caramel candy bars

directions:

1. pre heat oven to 350F
2. into a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and nutella
3. add the cocoa powder and flour, then mix well
4. add the hot milk. mix well
5. add the chocolate chips. mix
6. next, pour half of the batter into the prepared pan
7. add the caramel candy bars
8. then pour the rest of the remaining batter
9. bake for 20-25 minutes
10. while the fudge is in the oven, prepare the caramel topping
11. combine the caramel candy bars and whipping cream in a safe microwavable bowl
12. microwave the mixture in a high power for 1 minute. stir
13. pour the caramel topping on top of the cake fudge
14. sprinkle some salt
15. and ENJOY!

there you have it! i hope that you will enjoy this yummy recipe! have a great day!

xo,

sai

some tips for this recipe:

1. make sure to cool down the cake for at least 10 minutes before adding the caramel toppings
2. you can indulge right away (who would ever want to wait?) but i suggest to let the goodies rest for at least 30 minutes for the toppings to cool down
3. do not over bake.
4. i don't know what i want to call this recipe, fudge cake? caramel fudge? salted caramel fudge bars? if you ended up trying this recipe, let me know what you think would be the best name for this goodies. :)

how do you want to start your weekend mornings?

we usually don't eat breakfast but on weekends, we like to start our day with a freshly brewed coffee and some yummy perfect muffins! i have made a couple of muffins recipes such as banana muffins (click here: https://youtu.be/--TXIEL0HTE  ) and cream cheese muffins (click here: https://youtu.be/9r9MCEwLE04 ) both are so yummy and soft and delicious in their own way. 1 ingredient that i added on this recipe made a lot of difference compare to the other 2 muffins i've made. also, i am going to use a frozen berries in this recipe, no need to thaw! :)

you can make these muffins the night before, or in the morning, -- who doesn't want to wake up with a super yummy smell of a freshly baked goods? so, good luck! :)

ingredients:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 400F
2. into a mixing bowl, add the sugar and the eggs, beat together until creamy and fluffy
3. add the sour cream, the vegetable oil and the vanilla extract. then mix all together
4. then add the flour, salt and baking powder and combine carefully (use a whisk or a spatula to mix the batter)
5. once everything is well combined (without over mixing) add the mixed frozen berries. then fold using a spatula until the berries are well mixed into the batter
6. next, line the muffin tin with cupcake liners
7. spoon the batter into the muffin cups (evenly distribute, this will make 12 muffins)
8. bake for 20 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
9. enjoy!

there you have it! i hope you will love this recipe as much as i do! i think next time i will make the banana muffins using this recipe, i can't wait to know if it will come out the same.

if you have any questions, please leave a comment below. until next time!

xo,

sai

let's make a white chocolate chips banana muffins! i gotta say, this has to be the best banana muffins ever! i've had some banana muffins of course and my favorite are the ones that you can get from the fresh market. when it comes to pastries, breads, muffins, cakes, etc. fresh market is my go to store. however, they can be a little bit pricey. so here, i will show you my banana muffins recipe that everyone in the house approved! good luck!

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 super ripe bananas
• 6 tbsp coconut oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon
2. whisk all together, then add the flour and brown sugar, mix until combined. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, add the banana and smash it up
4. add the egg, coconut oil and the milk then mix well
5. then add the flour mixture into the liquid mixture and mix until well combined
6. once everything is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix
7. add the white chocolate chip and mix using a spatula
8. place a muffin cup into a baking pan
9. spoon the batter into the muffin tin, about 3/4 amount
10. bake the muffins to 350F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
11. ENJOY!

i hope you will love this recipe! please don't forget to check out all of our social media. until next time!

xo,

sai

nutella is probably one of the ingredients i used quite often in my cooking blog. there's just so much delicious recipes you can make nutella with. if you remember a couple of months ago, i made a nutella brownies (check it here: https://youtu.be/g-YOAqaZb68  ) that all my friends and family love! and today, i decided to make a nutella bread. this one is probably one of my favorite bread that i have made, it is more like a pastry than a bread, it is flaky yet soft and just over all so good! so GOODLUCK!

ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cup flour (all purpose)
• 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)
• NUTELLA

directions:

1. add 1 tbsp sugar, milk and yeast into a jar and mix, let the yeast mixture rise for about 8-10 minutes
2. then in a different bowl, add all dry ingredients, flour, sugar and salt. combine
3. once the yeast mixture has risen, combine the dry and wet ingredients (flour mixture and yeast mixture)
4. then add the egg and the butter, then start kneading the dough until smooth
5. shape the dough into a ball and cover with kitchen towel, let the dough rise until doubled in size. about 1 to 2 hours
6. flatten the dough into a rectangle shape
7. then spread the nutella all over the flattened dough leaving an inch around the edges
8. roll the dough into a log
9. slice the dough into long way leaving the top connected
10. braid the dough by placing a piece of dough over the other
11. pinch both ends to secure
12. place the dough into a prepared baking pan and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes
13. pre heat the over to 350F
14. then bake the dough for 20 to 22 minutes or until the top of the bread turned golden brown
15. dust with powdered sugar
16. and ENJOY!

there you go! the other way to enjoy your nutella! :) i hope you enjoy this recipe! and i will talk to you soon!

xo,

sai

sai's tip for baking a nutella bread:

1. please make sure your milk is lukewarm, not hot! many times people asked me why their dough is not rising? well, maybe because your yeast is dead! :P so please make sure it is in the right temperature! :D
2. i highly recommend using a stand mixer when kneading the dough, this dough needs to knead until it's smooth- the smoothest your dough, the better consistency you get for this recipe.
3. if your nutella is hard to spread, microwave the nutella for 30 seconds
4. enjoy! :)

if you have anymore questions, please let me know! be safe everyone! <3

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!

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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