The blog of Oh Sweet Day!
Happy 2014!
My first foodie post of 2014 is this chocolate and peanut butter cake for a friend’s birthday. This is the cake that I should’ve made many times ago, because my family has a few peanut butter lovers. My husband is one of them. Once he saw this cake, he started to complain why I had never made one for him.
I made these cupcakes for my daughter’s school Christmas party. Maybe the cuteness of the gingerbread cookies, or the smell of molasses, they were gone so quickly.
I know, coffee? In cupcakes for kids? I couldn’t help, I had to add a little. Because it made a huge difference. And the flavour was so much more intense and decadent. In fact, I was told that parents loved them too. Maybe that’s the reason.
I like giving practical gifts. Meaning something really usable or edible. It could be a little easier for myself as I am a baker. And the fact that everyone loves home-made food really encourages me to bake and pack and give. Most importantly, your gift receiver will never have to throw away or donate your gift right away.
I call this my best banana bread because it’s really the best banana bread that I’ve ever had. It has dark chocolate chips, coconut and nuts, something I think are necessary. Also it’s a very simple one-bowl recipe. The result is moist, delicious and flavourful bread that I will have a slice for breakfast and another one for snack. Maybe one more after dinner.
If it’s not from someone else, I would never know about crepe cake. That’s how I started making it, and it really surprised me. It’s really easy to make. The simple stacking of crepe cakes and pastry cream results in a silky texture and delicious flavour.