Matcha Mil Crepe CakeFrom The Great British Baking Show | Time: 2-3 hours | Yield: 10 servings IngredientsFor the batter:400mL whole milk45g granulated sugar3 eggs25g unsalted butter, melted125g all-purpose flour15g cornstarch1/2 tsp baking powder15g matcha powder, plus extra for dusting (can be found at Whole Foods)Canola oil, for cooking For the white chocolate filling:150g whiteContinue reading “Matcha Mil Crepe Cake”
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Princesstarta
Princesstarta is a gorgeous Swedish cake comprised of delicate sponge layered with luxurious pastry and whipped cream, raspberry jam filling, and topped with marzipan. Recipe from the Great British Bakeoff, slightly modified from the traditional green domed with pink floral fondant. Hope you enjoy! And perhaps this may be the start of a series ofContinue reading “Princesstarta”
Omurice
I learned about Omurice from my friend a couple years ago, and finally got around to trying it out this summer and definitely recommend! It’s a Japanese rice dish and comfort food — basically fried rice with the unique twist of ketchup seasoning, topped with an egg omelette. (I definitely didn’t get the runny eggContinue reading “Omurice”
Viennese Whirls
A celebration of summer, fourth year medical school, and of course — serendipitous backyard gingko trees… Viennese Whirls are composed of feather-light biscuit cookies filled with jam and vanilla buttercream. These cookies truly melt in your mouth. Inspired by GBBO and Mary Berry’s technical challenges. Check out my forays into video-making and how to makeContinue reading “Viennese Whirls”
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet CupcakesFrom Baking a Moment | Yield: 24 cupcakes | Total time: 1 hour
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin RollFrom Brown Eyed Baker | Yield: 8-10 servings | Time: 2 hours IngredientsFor the cake:3/4 cup flour1/2 tsp powder1/2 tsp soda1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp cloves1/4 tsp salt1 cup sugar3 eggs2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree (Libby’s) For the filling:8 oz cream cheese, room temp6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp1 cup powdered sugar1 tsp vanillaPowdered sugar,Continue reading “Pumpkin Roll”
Juniper & Honey Pots de Creme
A Blank Verse on Junipers, Honey, and Pots de CrémeBy a practicing not-poet Juniper, jenever, berry delight,Oy, not chocolate chips, you say? Could it be? [Caroline’s mother]Fragrant pine, sweetened by honey, melting,Gliding, sailing, subtle complexity,Of harmonious custard pot de créme.A simple light twist on a French classic,Sure to please and wow, tickle the senses.“What aboutContinue reading “Juniper & Honey Pots de Creme”
Maida Heatter’s Boozy Chocolate Cake
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate through the fellowship interview process is the ability to talk. I remember when a friend joked that her most valuable skill requires her mouth because, “Imagine how sad the world would be without my voice.” Tragic, indeed. hehe So I’ve been practicing “interview talking” this past month,Continue reading “Maida Heatter’s Boozy Chocolate Cake”
Focaccia
It’s spring quarter, and my last 9 weeks of undergrad. So strange, because I’ve been so preoccupied with preparations for the future — fellowship and medical school applications — that this fact hasn’t fully sunk in yet. I do want to appreciate my last months in Chicago before graduation. Despite having ventured to the variousContinue reading “Focaccia”
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
As you read the following, I am most likely rolling in my bed, still relishing the taste of freedom from finals and being home once again. It’s been an awesome and packed fall quarter, full of adventures with splendid friends, new and old. A few highlights–spontaneous Andy’s pumpkin pie concrete cravings, 6 a.m. gym workouts,Continue reading “Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies”
Monica Cheng 