Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Checkerboard Spongecake

Checkerboard Spongecake with White Chocolate Mascarpone Icing
(under the roll-out icing)

My little girl is a big girl now - she requested a blue cake with white writing on it, and since I got a new baking tray last week, I thought I'll try the checkerboard cake. Here's the result :

 

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Plum Tray-Bake

Plum Tray-Bake

I like this cake in autumn, when the plums are nice and ripe (and juicy). Unlike the more popular German versions made with a yeast base, I love this quicker one, with a shortcrust base and sponge mix. Very tasty and juicy.