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COFFEE CRUMBLED CAKE - i was craving for something that will remind me of home today, so i decided to make this cake, it was surprisingly really good. it tastes a little like chiffon cake but in a dryer side, i didn't use egg whites or vegetable oil for this cake, so it was interesting how it tastes like a chiffon cake. please don't get disappointed about the "dryer" side of the cake because the topping is super delicious, too! now, if you are not a fan of a dry cake, then this is not for you. but i gotta say, the toppings compliments the cake. it's a great combination. i enjoyed pairing the cake with coffee, tea or even ice cream. it's super delicious!

i recommend using a bigger cake mold for this recipe, i honestly thought it will fit in my baking cake pan but as you can see, it overflowed, but that didn't took away the deliciousness of this cake. :)

ingredients:

for the cake:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup) softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the topping:

• 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup)

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. spray the baking cake pan with a vegetable oil to prevent the cake from sticking
3. into the mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and combine
4. then add the egg and mix using a hand mixer. you can also use a whisker too, it's your preference
5. then add the milk and combine
6. add the flour and mix. about a minute
7. add the baking powder, vanilla extract and salt. mix all together about a minute. the batter should be thicker
8. pour the cake batter into the prepared pan then flatten the top to even out. set aside
9. for the topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, instant coffee and butter into a mixing bowl
10. mix together until crumbly, but not over mixed
11. place the topping mixture on top of the cake batter
12. bake to 40 to 50 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean
13. enjoy!

happy baking!

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xo,s

ENSAYMADA is a filipino bread that is soft, sweet and cheesy. it is originally from spain but with the philippines being colonized with the spain for over 333 years this bread became one of the most famous delicacies or bread in the philippines. there are so many ways on how to make this bread. famous bakeries in the philippines has their own ways of making the ensaymadas, and this is my own version. 

ingredients:

    for the dough:

• 3/4 cup (luke warm milk) about 110-115F
• 1 tsp sugar (for use for proofing the yeast)
• 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt (i'm using himalayan salt, but regular salt is great, too)
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup softened butter (or 1 stick)

    for the topping:

• 1/2 cup softened butter (or1 stick)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• grated cheese ( i used the kraft eden cheese for this recipe, you can find them at your nearest filipino grocery store, otherwise american cheese will work too. but if you like a stronger cheese flavor, mild cheddar is good too)

directions:

1. warm the milk  around 110 to 115F, if the milk is too hot you will kill your yeast. so please careful
2. add sugar into the warm milk and stir
3. add the yeast into the milk and stir. set aside. let the yeast rest until it bubbles and rise
4. into a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt and combine
5. pour the flour mixture into the stand mixer
6. add the yeast mixture (making sure the yeast has risen before doing this)
7. add the egg yolks then start kneading
8. when the mixtures becomes a little crumbly, add the butter and continue kneading until the dough becomes soft
9. transfer the dough into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size
10. once the dough is ready move into a clean surface and deflate the dough
11. shape the dough into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces
12. flatten the dough and brush with softened butter
13. roll the dough into a log (rolling side ways to create a longer log)
14. then roll into a spiral shape tucked the end under
15. move the bread into a baking pan lined with parchment paper
16. cover the bread with plastic wrap and let the bread rest for another 30 to 45 minutes
17. bake to pre heated oven 325F for 22 to 25 minutes
18. while the bread is baking prepare the topping (combine the powdered sugar and softened butter)
19. once the bread it out from the oven, let it cool down completely before adding the topping
20. top with grated cheese
21. and enjoy!

happy holidays riders!

here is another yummy baking goods for you! try this easy cookie recipe and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea! please don't forget to share! :) i hope everyone is staying safe and covid free!

ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks softened butter)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups of any chocolate chips you prefer

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 375F
2. cream the softened butter into a mixing bowl, then add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then mix together
3. add the egg and vanilla extract and combine. then set aside
4. into a different mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder).
5. then sift the dry ingredients unto the batter and combine. you can use a hand mixer if you prefer
6. once mixed all together, add the chocolate chips and combine
7. take at least 2 tbsp of the batter and shape into a small ball
8. then move the cookie balls into a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper
9. bake for 11 to 12 minutes
10. and enjoy!

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xo, s

welcome! you are here! try this chocolate babka recipe and if you end up loving it, please don't forget to share! this recipe will make 2 loaves of chocolate babka! enjoy!

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm milk (110f-115f)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 10 tbsp butter (softened)
• 120 grams dark chocolate
• 8 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 cup sugar(for making syrup)
• 1/4 cup water (for making syrup)

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add warm milk and sugar together. stir
2. add the yeast stir and let the yeast rise for 8 to 11 minutes
3. into a different bowl, combine the dry ingredients, {flour, salt, sugar}. combine and move into a stand mixer
4. add the eggs
5. once the yeast is ready, add in into the stand mixer with the dry ingredients and eggs. start kneading until combine
6. scrape the sides when you need to, this will be a little sticky and that's okay
7. add the butter and continue kneading the dough
8. move the dough into a floured surface {dough should be a little sticky}
9. continue kneading and add flour a tbsp at a time
10. move into an oiled bowl, cover with damp towel and let the dough rise for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size
11. while the dough is rising prepare the filling. add the chocolate into  a microwavable bowl, and microwave the chocolate on high stirring every 30 seconds and melted and blended
12. add the softened butter, the sugar and sifted flour and combine. set aside
13. when the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move the dough into a floured area
14. cut the dough into half, then flattened the dough into a rectangular shape
15. spread the chocolate filling leaving an inch space around the edges
16. then roll the dough into a log, press each sides towards the center to shorten the log a little
17. using a sharp knife or a scissors, cut the log into half lengthwise
18. pinch both ends of the log together and start placing log over the other to create a braided dough
19. spray the loaf baking pan with an oil, spread some flour
20. move the braided dough into the baking pan
21. cover the dough and let it rest for another 30 to 40 minutes
22. bake to 375f for 25 to 30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
23. while the dough is in the oven
24. to make the syrup, simply combine hot water and the sugar. stir
25. after the bread is done, brush with the syrup while its hot
26. and enjoy!

xo,

sai

ube flavor has becomes huge part of the filipino baking culture, i have made spanish bread of course, but today we will add a twist to it, let's make an ube spanish bread. :) things to note, make sure you use ube flavor and not ube extract.

ingredients:

for the dough

• 1 cup lukewarm milk (about 110-115f)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 cups all purpose flour (more for dusting)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp ube flavor (make sure it is ube FLAVOR and not ube EXTRACT, they are two completely different)
• bread crumbs

for the filling

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 pcs crushed graham crackers
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar

directions:

1. into your lukewarm milk, add 1 tbsp sugar and stir
2. then add the yeast and stir. set aside. let the yeast rise for at least 8 to 11 minutes
3. into a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt
4. add the melted butter, the yeast mixture (make sure the yeast has risen), the egg and mix all together
5. add 1 tsp ube flavor and continue kneading the dough until smooth. if the dough is sticky add flour a tbsp at a time, if the dough is hard add water a tbsp at a time
6. shape the dough into a ball. place in an oiled bowl
7. cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the dough doubled in size
8. while the dough is rising, cook the filling
9. heat the pan then add the butter
10. add the graham crackers and the milk and stir
11. add the flour and sugar and continue mixing until it turns into pasty consistency
12. turn the heat off and let the filling rest
13. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a floured surface
14. divide the dough into 4 equal portions
15. roll the dough into a log and cut into equal parts, i was able to make 16 pcs, you can make the bread larger size if you want to
16. flatten the dough and then spread filling in the middle leaving spaces on the sides
17. roll the dough and repeat the process until you finish
18. roll the bread into a plate of bread crumbs
19. place the bread into a lined parchment paper baking pan
20. cover the bread and let the bread rest for another 30 minutes
21. set the oven temperature to 350f
22. and bake the bread for 18 to 20 minutes
23. and enjoy!

like any other bread, this one is also good to dip in the coffee! yum!

good luck and please don't forget to shar, and let me know if you end up making this bread! see you next time!

xo,s

hello riders! welcome!

brioche and cookie dough in one yummy bread? this is what we are going to make today. the first time i've tried this bread was when i had a stop over in narita airport in japan. since then, i started looking the recipes online so i can make it on my own. quite few things to note is that, if you don't mix enough your dough, there will be a tendency the bread would be really dense, and that's not how it's supposed to be, so be very careful playing with the dough. :)

there are so many recipes you can find online, but i would really appreciate if you try mine. :)

ingredients:

for the cookie dough

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

for the bread dough

• 1 cup warm milk (110-115F)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for the milk mixture)
• 2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• powdered sugar to sprinkle the top

directions:

1. first, mix the cookie dough. add the softened butter into the bowl and cream until smooth
2. add the powdered sugar and combine
3. add the egg and mix
4. add the baking powder, mix
5. add all purpose flour and combine (sift the flour it will make a difference)
6. then add the vanilla extract, combine
7. move the cookie dough into the plastic wrap, wrap the cookie dough and refrigerate
8. for the bread dough. add the warm milk into a bowl, add the sugar and yeast and stir, let the yeast rise for at least 8 to 11 minutes
9. into a different mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, softened butter, salt, egg and the yeast mixture and combine
10. move the dough into a clean area and begin kneading the dough until smooth
11. shape the dough into a ball and move into an oiled mixing bowl
12. then let the dough rise until doubled in size, depending on the humidity, it could take up to 1.5 to 2 hours until the dough is ready
13. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a clean area
14. shape into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces
15. shape the dough into a ball and cover again to let it rise for another 20 minutes
16. meanwhile, take your cookie dough out of the fridge, and divide the cookie dough into 12 pieces
17. flatten the cookie dough into a round shape
18. at this point your bread dough should be ready
19. take the bread dough, and place the round shape flattened cookie dough on top of the bread dough
20. press the bottom carefully to seal
21. then gently score the dough into a crisscross pattern
22. once done, cover the bread and let the bread rest for another 20 minutes
23. set the oven temperature to 350F
24. bake the bread for 20 to 22 minutes rotating halfway through
25. and you are done!

enjoy this bread with a coffee!

xo,s

some useful tips:

if the dough is too sticky, add flour a tbsp at a time

if the dough is too hard, add few drops of water at a time

if the bread is too dense, you didn't knead the dough enough

*good luck*

it's 5 o'clock anywhere!

here is a cocktail ideas for you to enjoy today! cheers!

ingredients:

• fine crushed ice
• 3/4 oz lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 oz whiskey
• lemon peel for garnish

to make (instructions)

1. pour ice on the shaker
2. add the lemon juice
3. add the sugar
4. add the whiskey
5. shake
6. pour into the glass
7. garnish with peel of lemon
8. enjoy!
9. cheers!

thank you for the support! please share!

xo, s

streusel toppings banana bread is very easy to master! everyone loved it, even my dogs! :D no seriously, this bread is super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the streusel

• 4 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour

for the batter

• 3 ripe banana
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream

directions: { video here: https://youtu.be/EOtib3Qwko8 }

1. pre heat the oven to 350F (175c)
2. prepare your baking pan, oiled the bottom of the pan, i suggest using a loaf pan otherwise any pan should work
3. into a bowl, combine the butter, nutmeg, brown sugar and flour. mix together until crumbled. set aside
4. into a different bowl, mashed the banana
5. then add the eggs into the mashed banana and mix
6. add the milk and mix
7. add the vegetable oil and mix
8. add the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and sour cream and combine
9. pour the batter into prepared pan.
10. bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean
11. enjoy!

i hope you guys are having a great day and please be very care always because the world is not going to be the same without you! i love you guys and i will see you in my next blog post!

xo,s

i'm probably a little late to this craze! this basque burnt cheesecake has been all over the internet since last year, and i've been meaning to make it. i saw a lot of recipes online and was shocked by how many eggs they used.  surprisingly, i couldn't find anyone who makes a basque burnt cheesecake without eggs. so, i decided to make one. the ingredients are pretty simple and instead of using a gazillion eggs, i replaced the eggs with sour cream and sweetened condensed milk.

if you are vegetarian or have a high cholesterol level, please try this recipe, and if you do end up liking it, don't forget to share!

the original famous burnt cheesecake was created at La Viña in san sebastian, spain and i can't wait to visit and try this famous burnt cheesecake!

the key to enjoy this cheesecake is to make sure you cool the cake down completely before consuming the cake, this cake is meant to be served at room temperature, so please don't put it in the fridge and also don't consume it while it's hot/warm. GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 2 blocks of 24oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 tbsp cake flour (all purpose flour will work, too)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. preheat your oven to 400F (200C)
2. spread butter all over the pan
3. cut a sheet of parchment paper enough to line the inside of the pan leaving a couple of inches on top to make sure the batter wont overflow while baking
4. flatten the sheets onto the pan. set aside
5. in a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar and mix well
6. continue to mix and add the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, and vanilla extract
7. add the cake flour and mix well for a minute or two
8. pour the cream cheese batter into the prepared pan
9. bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top and edges of the cheesecake are slightly burnt
10. once done, please make sure you cool the cake to room temperature completely before consuming
11. enjoy!

i hope you enjoy this recipe!
if you have an eggless basque burnt cheesecake recipe, feel free to leave a link in the comment down below, i am interested to learn more.

xo,
s

some helpful tips for this recipe:

• it is generally best if all ingredients are at room temperature when baking
• 8" spring form round pan is what i used to make the cake 
• i mentioned it already but make sure to cool the cake completely to room temperature before consuming!

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