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YEMA CAKE | FILIPINO DESSERT

it's a filipino chiffon cake with custard toppings known as yema-- it is a combination of egg yolk, condensed milk and butter. you can find varieties of yema cake recipes online and i decided to make yema cake with just few ingredients needed. 

ingredients:

for the cake:

• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (granulated sugar is fine)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

for the yema:

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 can condensed milk (14 oz)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoon softened butter

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. into a mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat until well mixed
3. add the powdered sugar, flour and baking powder
4. combine but please do not over mixed
5. pour into a prepared baking pan
6. bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted to the cake and it comes out clean
7. make the yema. add egg yolks into a cooking pan and beat
8. add the condensed milk and stir
9. add the milk and stir
10. turn on the heat of the stove into low and keep stirring the yema mixture until thickened
11. when it starts to boil, turn the heat off and add the butter, keep stirring until you met the good consistency
12. strain the yema sauce into a bowl to make sure no lumps on the mixture
13. pour the yema sauce on top of the cake and enjoy!

so easy peasy! hope you all have a great day and please stay safe! love you bunches!

xo, s

UBE BARS

what is an ube? it's basically a sweet potato that's in purple color. it has a nutty and vanilla kick taste to it, and a little sweeter than it's other potato relatives! when we were little, my grandma used to boiled lots of sweet potatoes, mashed and then add a condensed milk. sooooo delicious! 

there are various ube recipes online.. an ube ice cream, ube cake, ube porridge, ube bread and more! today, let's make ube bars! it's creamy and sweet type of dessert that surely you will enjoy! :)

ingredients:

for the cake dough

• 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
• 3 tsp instant dry yeast
• 7 tbsp softened butter
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

for the toppings

• 2 sticks of softened butter (16 tbsp total)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp lukewarm water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ube flavorings 
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. to make the cake dough: into a bowl. combine milk and yeast. set aside. (make sure the milk is not too warm otherwise the yeast wont rise)
2. into a different mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and egg. beat until fluffy. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, combine flour and salt
4. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture. add in the yeast mixture and mix. i used a stand mixer to knead the cake dough but you can use hand too, it's pretty easy cake dough to knead
5. flatten the cake dough in a prepared ungreased baking pan.
6. cover and let the dough rest until ready to use
7. pre heat the oven to 350F
8. make the toppings: into a mixing bowl, add the butter then add some sugar, and mix. once combined, add more sugar and mix. repeat the process until you fully used up the sugar
9. then add the eggs into the mixture and combine
10. add the vanilla extract then combine
11. add the ube flavor and combine (scraping the sides of the bowl when needed) set aside
12. into a different mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt
13. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and combine
14. pour the ube mixture over the cake dough, flatten the top then bake to pre heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes
15. the cake will rise and fall and still liquid in the center when done baking 
16. sprinkle the top with powdered sugar and enjoy!

xo,

s

BISCOFF BREAD ROLLS RECIPE

can you tell how yummy it is already? below is the recipe! :)

ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp softened butter + 4 tbsp for filling
• 2/3 cup warm milk (110f - 115) too warm will kill the yeast
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 jar biscoff cookie butter

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar
2. add the eggs, butter, milk and yeast. combine
3. start kneading the dough, you can knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer. knead until the dough is smooth
4. cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size
5. deflate the dough and move into a floured surface 
6. flatten the dough about 1/4 inch thick (flatten into a rectangular shape as possible
7. spread softened butter all over the flattened dough, use all 4 tbsp
8. then, spread the whole jar of biscoff cookie butter over the flattened dough
9. roll the dough into a log and divide into 12 pcs
10. move the dough into an oiled baking pan
11. cover and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
12. then bake into 350F pre heated oven for 20 minutes
13. once the bread is baked. brush the top with melted butter
14. and enjoy!

let me know what you think? 

xo, s

CHEESE BREAD // FILIPINO CHEESE BREAD

the irresistible goodness of this buttery, sweet and soft bread rolls is to die for! the bread will be filled with melty cheese such as american cheese, velveeta or filipino eden cheese.. cheddar cheese is good, too! 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar + more for the bread
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg + 1 for egg wash
• 4 tbsp room temperature butter
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water (about 110f to 115f) too hot the yeast will die. too cold the yeast wont rise
• 3 tbsp active dry yeast
• cheese for filling (i used eden cheese)
• butter for spreading (room temperature)

directions:

1. into a bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, salt and sugar then mix
2. then add egg, butter, lukewarm water and active dry yeast then knead. you can use a stand mixer to knead the dough. or knead by hand. knead until the dough is smooth and elastic 
3. shape the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size | you can add oil on top to avoid the dough from sticking into the plastic wrap
4. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough to get rid of some bubbles 
5. shape the dough again into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces 
6. cut the cheese into lengthwise 
7. flatten the dough, place the cheese in the middle of the flattened dough then roll and secure the sides to make sure the cheese wont explode
8. repeat the whole process to the remaining dough
9. place the bread in a baking pan then cover and let the bread rest for another 25 minutes
10. meanwhile, pre heat the oven to 325F
11. after 25 minutes, brush the top of the bread with egg wash
12. then bake for 25 minutes
13. make sure the bread is cooled down completely before adding the butter, otherwise the butter will melt
14. spread butter into the bread then roll the bread into the bed of sugar
15. and enjoy!

you can enjoy this bread with a hot cup of coffee, or hot chocolate~ most filipino loves dipping breads into any hot cup beverages! :)

stay safe, riders and i will talk to you soon!

xo,s

EASSIEST BREAD LOAF

i will never buy a bread loaf from the store ever again! :P this bread loaf is super soft, fluffy and a little sweet that will reminds you of a hawaiian bread. 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk (about 110F to 115F)
• 1 room temperature egg
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. add all the ingredients into a bowl, and combine
2. then start kneading the dough. you can use hand to knead the dough or a stand mixer. although this dough is hand-knead friendly, i highly recommend using a stand mixer, the dough starts off super sticky. 
3. keep kneading the dough until smooth and soft
4. shape the dough into a ball and brush the dough with oil, or transfer the dough into an oiled bowl. cover and let the dough rise for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size (it took me 1 hour to rise the dough)
5. deflate the dough and roll into a log
6. divide the dough into 4 equal part
7. flatten each dough, then roll again into a log. 
8. flatten one more time then roll again into a log. set aside
9. do the same to the remaining dough
10. move the rolled bread dough into an oiled brushed baking loaf pan
11. cover and let the bread dough rest for another 30 to 40 minutes (depending on the temperature of your house, time may vary. it took me 35 minutes to see the dough risen)
12. brush the bread dough with egg wash
13. bake into 350F pre heated oven for 25 minutes or until the top of the bread turns golden brown or when you tap the top of the bread and it sounds hollow. then the bread is done
14. let the bread rest in a cooling rack and serve!

#happybaking, riders!

xo,s

GARLIC CHEESE BREAD 

if you have never tried a garlic cheese bread before, then this is your chance to give it a go. it's cheesy, garlicky and super soft bread dough all combine together. 

ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• t tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cup flour + more for dusting
• 1/3 cup warm milk (about 115F)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp softened butter + 2 tbsp for toppings
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese 
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions:

1. add egg into the bowl and whisk
2. add the sugar and yeast and stir
3. add flour and combine
4. stir in warm milk 
5. add the salt and mix
6. move the dough into a flour area and begin kneading 
7. add the butter and continue kneading until the dough comes together and smooth
8. shape the dough into a ball and place in a warm area. let the dough rise until doubled in size. it took me about and hour and a half
9. while the dough is resting. prepare the butter and minced garlic. mix together and set aside
10. when the dough is ready, flattened the dough and brush with butter on top
11. sprinkle the cheese on top 
12. bake the bread into 350F pre heated oven for 15 minutes 
13. and enjoy!

xo, s

some helpful tips for this recipe:

• if the dough is too sticky, you may add more flour a tablespoon at a time ( but too much flour can ruin the smoothness of the dough) so please be very careful 
• please make sure the butter is at room temperature
• you can add design to your dough to make it look pretty :)
• please make sure the milk is at the right temperature, you do not want to kill your yeast, it will cause of not rising the dough

BANANA MINI CAKE 

wants to make your toddler happy? try this recipe, it goes very well with kids, and of course adults! 😉

this recipe is no different from my other banana recipes, it's super easy to make. you don't need any special tools for this recipe, all you need is a super ripe banana-- it's the key to a delicious banana cake.

ingredients:

• 3 super ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• some caramel chips

JAPANESE CHEESECAKE 

i get a lot of question if they can bake the "japanese cheesecake using a rice cooker recipe" from my website, and so today, it will answer the question. i baked the cheesecake yesterday with some little twist with the ingredients! japanese cheesecake is supposed to be so soft and jiggly and of course yummy! this doesn't disappoint! so i hope you will love it as well as i do~ :)

ingredients:

• 1 block cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (separate the yolks and whites)
• 3/4 cup milk at room temperature
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. into a bowl, add the cream cheese. mix
3. slowly add the sugar. mix
4. add the egg yolks. 1 at a time. mix
5. add the egg whites. mix
6. add the flour and baking powder. mix
7. pour into an oiled baking pan. set aside
8. into a different baking pan, add 1/4 cup water
9. place the cake pan on top of the water bath pan
10. bake to 25 to 35 minutes or until the toothpick inserted to the cake comes out clean
11. and enjoy~

oven temperature: 350f | 175c

japanese cheesecake using a rice cooker https://infortheride.com/cookbook/japanese-cheesecake-using-rice-cooker

DITCH THE DEEP FRY DOUGHNUTS!

no- just kidding! but seriously, these baked cake doughnuts are so so good! what's not awesome about not deep frying your doughnuts? could be a little slightly different but ultimately you're going to love them! best part? you can add your own toppings! it's fun to make!

ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (reduced to 1/4 tsp if you don't like the strong flavor)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (reduced to 1/4 tsp if you don't like the strong flavor)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• some toppings of your choice

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt
3. stir in milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. beat together until well blended
4. lightly grease the doughnut pan
5. fill each doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full
6. bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the pre heated oven
7. allow to cool down the doughnuts before removing from pan
8. put toppings and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, s

to be honest, this is no other different from any other rolls, just added a cream cheese for a little twist. you can serve this rolls for dinner, or make sandwiches. it's soft and creamy an not sweet!

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110f-115f temp.) please always check the temperature, too hot will kill your yeast
• 2 1/2 tsp yeast
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour (more for dusting or if the dough is too wet
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
• 2 tsp salt
• powdered sugar

directions:

1. into a bowl, add yeast and milk. stir and set aside. let the yeast rise for 8 to 11 minutes
2. into a different mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar and stir
3. when the yeast is ready, transfer the flour mixture into a stand mixer mixing bowl, add the yeast mixture, egg, melted butter and cream cheese. knead until the dough becomes soft (if the dough is super sticky, add flour a teaspoon at a time, if the dough is dry, add milk a teaspoon at a time) NOTE: a little bit of stickiness is okay, because the sticky the dough can turn out to be a great bread
4. shape the dough into a ball
5. add a little oil into the bowl, add the dough and cover with plastic wrap
6. let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size (rising can vary on the temperature)
7. once the dough is ready, divide into 8 pcs, or you can also make 12 if you want to
8. shape the dough into a ball and add into a prepared baking pan
9. cover again with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again for about 30 to 50 minutes or until doubled in size
10. once the dough is ready, bake to 325F pre heated oven for 20 minutes
11. cool down the bread before you sprinkle the powdered sugar on top
12. and enjoy!

thank you guys so much for visiting! please don't forget to share!

xo, s