Baked Tapioca Kueh

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Baked Tapioca Kueh

by Julie Yee

Baked Tapioca Kueh

Cuisine : Asian Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 60 mins Ready in : 115 mins Serves : 3


INGREDIENTS:

  • Group 1 (Dissolve in a saucepan)
    • 240gm Thick Coconut Milk
    • 110gm Sugar
    • ¼ tsp. Salt
    • 4 pcs Pandan Leaf

    Group 2 

    • 35gm Butter
    • 1 teasp. Vanilla Extract

    Group 3

    • 400gm Grated Tapioca
    • Grated Coconut
    • 20gm Tapioca Flour
    • 7gm Wheat Starch
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 Egg Yolk
    • * 1 egg yolk + a pinch of salt for brushing
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DIRECTIONS:

  1. Dissolve Group 1 in a saucepan.
  2. Add in Group 2.
  3. Mix the Group 3 together & pour the above mixture into it. Cook till mixture is sticky.
  4. Pour into baking tin & steam for 20mins at high heat.
  5. Egg wash & bake at 190C for 40mins till brown.

    Tips:

  6. You can bake Pandan flavoured Tapioca Cake by adding 50gm freshly squeezed pandan juice into the coconut milk. Reduce the coconut milk by 50gm.

  7. It is strongly advisable to buy ready grated Tapioca at some traditional market where the stalls have coconut shredding machine.

  8. You can store the grated tapioca frozen for about 3months and use them anytime you want to bake it.

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Chocolate Banana Bread

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Chocolate Banana Bread

by Mimi Wahadi

Nothing tops this super moist, chocolaty banana bread shared by Chef Mimi Wahadi!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 15 mins Cook : 30 mins Ready in : 45 mins Serves : 8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 170g Ripen bananas
  • 150g Caster sugar
  • 100g Whole eggs
  • 170g All purpose flour
  • 5g Baking soda
  • 5g Baking powder
  • 50ml Milk
  • 50g Melted butter
  • 60g Dark chocolate

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 170°C.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk bananas and sugar till light.
  4. Add eggs and continue to whisk till pale.
  5. Add dry ingredients.
  6. Add melted butter and milk.
  7. Whisk batter till light.
  8. Add chocolate and stir to combine.
  9. Deposit batter into the loaf pan and bake for approximately 20-30 minutes.
  10. Use a testing pin to check for doneness.

     

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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

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Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

by Claire Marie Chang

Switch up your chocolate cupcake recipe to this moist and rich zucchini chocolate cupcake with Orange Scented Chocolate Swiss Meringue for the perfect summer dessert!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 13 mins Ready in : 38 mins Serves : 12


INGREDIENTS:

  • 70g Unsalted Butter, Melted or Vegetable Oil (A)
  • 1 Whole Eggs (65g with shell)
  • 70g Zucchini, Coarsely Grated
  • 95g White Caster Sugar (A)
  • 20g Cocoa Powder (A)
  • 75g Cake Flour
  • 1g or 1/8 teasp Baking Soda
  • 4g or 1teasp Baking Powder
  • 2g Salt
  • 2 Egg whites from 65g eggs
  • 60g White Caster Sugar (B)
  • 170g Unsalted Butter, Cubed (Softened but cold) (B)
  • 10-15g Cocoa Powder, sifted (B)
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1/2 teasp Orange Extract (Optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C without fan.
  2. Directions: One Bowl Method.
  3. Melt Butter and set aside to cool.
  4. Mix eggs(A), zucchini and melted butter (or oil)(A) till well combined.
  5. Sift all dry ingredients into bowl. Mix to combine.
  6. Using a whisk, slowly add wet mixture into dry mixture till combined.
  7. Fill cupcake liners halfway.
  8. Bake for 11-13mins till a cake tester comes out clean.
  9. *Can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  10. Prepare a Bain Marie/Water Bath.
  11. Combine egg whites and sugar (B) in a grease proof metal/glass bowl.
  12. Over a steaming Bain Marie, heat the mixture gently while stirring regularly.
  13. To test if the egg white mixture is ready, rub it between your fingers to feel if the sugar has dissolved.
  14. Once ready, remove from the heat.
  15. Using the whisk attachment, start at med till a solid white meringue forms and then switch to Med High.
  16. Once the mixing bowl feels cool to touch, switch to the Paddle attachment.
  17. At low speed, add butter cubes one at a time until fully incorporated.
  18. Turn to med high speed and whip for 2-5mins.
  19. Add sifted cocoa powder (B), zest and orange extract. Whip till incorporated.
  20. *Can be kept in the chiller for up to 3 days.

     

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Yorkshire Pudding

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Yorkshire Pudding

by Julie Yee

Enjoy this light-as-air and crispy Yorkshire Pudding with jam and whipped cream for a perfect dessert or pair it with meat gravy for a classical savoury Yorkshire Pudding.

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 40 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 65 mins Serves : 6


INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 no. Eggs
  • 1 no. Egg white
  • 380ml Full cream UHT milk
  • 220g Plain flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp Raw sugar
  • Pepper (optional)
  • Cheese/bacon bits (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Whisk egg and egg white in a big mixing bowl for 5 mins.
  2. Pour in the milk.
  3. Add in the sifted flour and the rest.
  4. Rest for 30 mins in fridge.
  5. Brush tray generally with olive oil / any poultry fats. Base with 3mm oil.
  6. Bake empty tray at 220°C till very, very hot.
  7. Pour in mixture till almost full, you should hear the sizzling sound.
  8. Bake at 220°C for 25mins till golden brown. Cover with paper if top is too brown after 15mins. Do not open oven too early.
  9. Serve immediately with jam & whipped cream or pair with the meat gravy.
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Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Vanilla Ice Cream

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Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Vanilla Ice Cream

by Eric Low

This perfectly balanced Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar is a unique way to enjoy this summer fruit! Great when served over pound cake or with vanilla ice cream!

Cuisine : European Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 15 mins Serves : 2


INGREDIENTS:

    • 80g Sugar
    • 4 tbsp Water
    • 50ml Balsamic vinegar
    • ½ tsp Vanilla essence
    • ¼ tsp Coarse ground black pepper

    Assembly

    • 200g Strawberries, cut into half or quartered
    • Vanilla ice cream

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Caramelise sugar with water and add the balsamic vinegar, vanilla essence and black pepper. Cook till syrupy and add in the strawberries.
  2. Toss well, remove from heat and let the strawberries marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve the strawberries with vanilla ice cream.
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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Oreo Centre

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Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Oreo Centre

by Michele Ow

Love both Oreo and chocolate? You got to try this chocolaty Molten Lava Cake with Oreo Centre by Chef Michele Ow for the ultimate dessert!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 25 mins Cook : 5 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 2-4


INGREDIENTS:

  • 120g Chocolate buttons
  • 80g Butter
  • 40g Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 35g Plain flour

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Chop Oreos up finely in a food processor.
  2. With hands (or a spoon, I just think hands are faster), mash softened cream cheese and crushed Oreos until well combined.
  3. Roll into 1″ balls and place on a wax covered cookie sheet. Put in freezer for 15 minutes.
  4. Beat sugar and eggs.
  5. Bain Marie chocolate and butter.
  6. Incorporate chocolate mixture into egg / sugar mixture.
  7. Fold in flour.
  8. Divide into 6 ramekins.
  9. Pop an Oreo ball into the centre.
  10. Bake at 250’c for 5-6 mins.
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Banoffee Pie

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Banoffee Pie

by Jehanne Ali

This heavenly version of Banoffee Pie with a crumbly discuit dase filled with rich, sweet caramel sauce is the perfect showstopper dessert!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 70 mins Ready in : 90 mins Serves : 12


INGREDIENTS:

  • Base
  • 100 g Butter
  • 250 g Digestive Biscuits
  • 100 g Melted Bitter Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • 100 g Butter
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tin Condensed Milk
  • 4 tbsp Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnut [Optional]
  • Toppings
  • 4 no Banana
  • 200 g Whipping Cream
  • Sprinkling of Grated Dark Chocolate
  • Dusting of Cocoa Powder
  • Dusting of Cinnamon Powder

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Melt the butter and add into the crushed biscuits and mix well.
  2. Make a pie shell with the side 1.5cm up.
  3. Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate at the base. Chill in the fridge.
  4. Melt butter and sugar under low heat till sugar has dissolve.
  5. Add in condensed milk and bring to a boil. Simmer for another 5mins till you get a lovely caramel. Add in the whipping cream and simmer for another 5mins.
  6. Pour in the caramel into the biscuit base and chill for 1hr or till set.
  7. Remove pie from tin to serving tray.
  8. Arrange banana slices on caramel and spread some whipped cream on top.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder, cinnamon powder and Sprinkle with grated chocolate. Decorate with extra banana.
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Crunchy Cream Puffs

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Crunchy Cream Puffs

by Philia Ng

These crispy cream choux puffs are a pretty spectacular bake. Not only are they light and airy, and they are topped with a crunchy cookie top!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 10 mins Ready in : 30 mins Serves : 12


INGREDIENTS:

  • 105gm Unsalted Butter
  • 5 Eggs
  • 145gm Cake Flour
  • 5gm Baking Powder
  • 225gm Water

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Boil the butter and water together.
  2. Once it is boiling, add in the flour at one go and remove from heat.
  3. Stir until it resembles a smooth dough and it leaves the sides.
  4. Continue to whip until it is semi cooked, add in the egg one by one until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Pipe on the baking tray, space out evenly and place a piece of crunchy cookie on top of the puff.
  6. Bake at 200 degree Celsius, fan mode for 10 mins.
  7. For the Crunchy Cookie Top, whip butter and sugar until whitish. Add in the egg and mix well. Add in flour and ground almond powder. Roll the dough into a log and chill it until firm. Lastly, slice the cookies thinly for the puff later.
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Almond Sugee Cake

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Almond Sugee Cake

by Trish Yee

Tempt your taste buds with this Rum-infused Almond Sugee Cake by Chef Trish!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 20 mins Cook : 40 mins Ready in : 60 mins Serves : 10


INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 120g Butter
  • 85g Sugar
  • 90g Semolina
  • 50g Flour
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Rum or Vanilla essence
  • 30g Almond flour
  • 30g Milk

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Cream butter and ½ of the sugar together in a mixing bowl using high speed for 5-8 mins.
  2. Add in the semolina in and continue to beat for another few mins, add in the rum or vanilla essence. Set aside
  3. In another clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites using high speed for 2-3 mins till foamy then add in the rest of the sugar.
  4. Once the egg whites reached soft peak, lower the speed and add the yolks in and continue to beat for 1 min. Mix well by hand.
  5. Pour 1/3 egg mixture to the butter mixture and fold gently till it incorporates before another the next batch of egg mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the almond, flour, baking powder and baking soda. Sieve together.
  7. Add in the flour mixture to the batter using a spatula. Mix well and pour in the milk and mix well.
  8. Pour the mixture into a 6 inch baking tin and sprinkle some almonds on top.
  9. Bake for 35 -40 mins at 150°C.
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Tart Au Pommes

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Tart Au Pommes

by Thripti Hinduja

Learn to make a classic Tart Au Pommes (Apple Pie) with a flaky crust topped with toothsoome apple for a heart-warming family gathering!

Cuisine : Baking Course : Dessert Skill Level : Novice
Prep : 50 mins Cook : 25 mins Ready in : 75 mins Serves : 6-8


INGREDIENTS:

  • 125 g Flour (Crust)
  • 60 g Butter (Crust)
  • 30 g Sugar (Crust)
  • 2 tbsp Cold water (Crust)
  • 1/2 tbsp White distilled vinegar (Crust)
  • 5 Apples (Filling & Topping)
  • 30 g Sugar (Filling & Topping)
  • 30 g Butter (Filling & Topping)
  • Cinnamon to taste (Filling & Topping)
  • Nutmeg to taste (Filling & Topping)
  • 3 tbsp + 1 tbsp Sugar for topping cinnamon (mixed together) – (Filling & Topping)
  • 2 tbsp Apricot jam (Filling & Topping)

DIRECTIONS:

Crust

  1. Mix the flour and the sugar in a bowl.
  2. Chop the butter and rub it into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs.
  3. Stir in the water and the vinegar. Place the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 min until firm.

Filling

  1. Peel and Chop up Four of the apples. Place them in a pan with the butter, sugar, cinnamon and the nutmeg. Add 2 tbsp of water and cook over high heat until the mixture starts to bubble.
  2. Turn the heat down and cook until the mixture all the moisture evaporates.

Assemble the Tart

  1. Divide the dough into 3 parts. Roll the out on a floured surface and place on a baking sheet with baking paper. Sprinkle the dough with a little cinnamon sugar. Top with the apple mixture, leaving an inch of space around the edges.
  2. Slice the fifth apple and arrange on top of the filling. Roll up the edges, to form sides to the tart. Sprinkle over some more cinnamon sugar and bake at 180C for 25 min or until golden brown.
  3. Warm the apricot jam with a tsp of water and brush the top of the tart for a glossy finish.
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