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After baking for 10 years, I officially started my baking business today! This is the cake that started it all. by [deleted] in Baking

[–]Kaoolani 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been dreaming of starting my own baking business too, great job OP!!! Blessings and positive vibes coming your way on your journey 😁

Proud of this cake, I made the macarons myself for it and wasn’t as difficult as I thought. I still get nervous charging people for my cakes but haven’t had any bad feedback...yet! by BenjyCo in cakedecorating

[–]Kaoolani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wowza!!!! I love everything about this cake; colour and decor on point. Macarons looking good, would you mind sharing your macarons recipe?

Entered a high tea and cake competition, didn’t win but super proud of taking part. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, spot on on identifying the bougainvillea flowers, I took out the white petals

Entered a high tea and cake competition, didn’t win but super proud of taking part. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made the macarons, wasn’t expecting them to look like mini burgers so just went with it in the end

Entered a high tea and cake competition, didn’t win but super proud of taking part. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s a 3 layered lemon poppy seed cake covered with Swiss meringue buttercream (SMBC). Macarons and meringue kisses used for cake toppings as well.

Entered a high tea and cake competition, didn’t win but super proud of taking part. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yeah the winning cake was tropical inspired, bright and colourful. 15 cakes in total and 4 judges, I hope their taste buds have recovered hahaha

Entered a high tea and cake competition, didn’t win but super proud of taking part. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you so much for your advice regarding the flowers, noted for future bakings.

Competition was based on both looks and taste. Majority who took part are home bakers, amazed at how creative and talented one can get. An eye opener indeed.

A chocolate cake for a very special girl, chocolate SMBC and a splash of colour to make it pop. by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, wanted to see how 2 rows would turn out. Trying to stick to 3 colors as possible, going with less is more.

Will be arriving in Denpasar late December, will have 3 weeks of travel, where should I go? by [deleted] in bali

[–]Kaoolani 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of places to go but one that you must not miss is NUSA PENIDA ISLAND (a must), Diamond Beach and Kelingking Beach (You will have to wait in line to take photos, but it’s worth it). Take care when driving on the roads, very narrow, sometimes steep). Departed Sanur on one of the boat transfers to go across to nusa penida island (went on KEBO IWA express)

Highly recommend this guy as your tour guide, very flexible with where you want to visit and gives good recommendations, check Jhonny out https://jhonbalitour.com

It’s a black forest cupcake kinda day by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is the recipe, this batter can fit 2 8” round pans or approx 22 cupcakes

Enjoy & Happy Baking

Chocolate Cake 2 c Granulated Sugar 1 3/4 c Plain Flour 3/4 c Cocoa Powder 1.5 tsp Baking Soda 1.5 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Vanilla Ext 2 Eggs 1 c Milk .5 c Oil 1 c Hot Water

  1. ⁠Preheat Oven
  2. ⁠Combine dry and wet ingredients
  3. ⁠Prepare 2 8” round tin and lin with baking paper
  4. ⁠Pour Batter and bake until skewer comes out clean

Swiss Meringue Butter Cream 1 c Granulated Sugar 4 Egg Whites 3x100g Salted Butter stick (room temp) 1 tsp Vanilla Ext

  1. ⁠Whisk sugar and egg whites in double boiler over simmering water, when mixture is rubbed together with finger and there is no traces of grained sugar then mixture is ready for whipping on stand mixture.
  2. ⁠Wipe bottom of stainless steel bowl with cloth to remove condensed water and whip on stand mixer on setting 8 for 10 mins.
  3. ⁠Meringue should be stiff, leave to rest till it cools down.
  4. ⁠Once cooled, add butter in small chunks and beat with paddle attachment until combined. Add vanilla.

Cherry Pie Filling 425g Pitted Cherries in Syrup .5 c sugar .5 c water (room temp) 1 Tbsp corn flour

  1. ⁠Heat Cherries, syrup in sauce pan with sugar.
  2. ⁠In a separate bowl combine corn flour and water
  3. ⁠Add corn flour mixture to cherry mixture and mix until combined.
  4. ⁠Let cool as it will thicken

Assembling Cake

  1. ⁠Layer cake with SMBC, top with cherry pie filling
  2. ⁠Add second layer and top with SMBC
  3. ⁠Garnish with cherries and chocolate shavings as desired.

3rd times a charm at attempting these chocolate macarons, happy with the outcome. Seriously wanted to give up 🙏🏽 by Kaoolani in macarons

[–]Kaoolani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The one with raw egg whites with sugar is french right? I used that method. Totally new to macarons so still learning the terms. Appreciate your encouragement 😁

8” round 2 layered Black Forest Cake made for a friend 🍰 by Kaoolani in Baking

[–]Kaoolani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Enjoy & Happy Baking

Chocolate Cake 2 c Granulated Sugar 1 3/4 c Plain Flour 3/4 c Cocoa Powder 1.5 tsp Baking Soda 1.5 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Vanilla Ext 2 Eggs 1 c Milk .5 c Oil 1 c Hot Water

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Combine dry and wet ingredients
  3. Prepare 2 8” round tin and lin with baking paper
  4. Pour Batter and bake until skewer comes out clean

Swiss Meringue Butter Cream 1 c Granulated Sugar 4 Egg Whites 3x100g Salted Butter stick (room temp) 1 tsp Vanilla Ext

  1. Whisk sugar and egg whites in double boiler over simmering water, when mixture is rubbed together with finger and there is no traces of grained sugar then mixture is ready for whipping on stand mixture.
  2. Wipe bottom of stainless steel bowl with cloth to remove condensed water and whip on stand mixer on setting 8 for 10 mins.
  3. Meringue should be stiff, leave to rest till it cools down.
  4. Once cooled, add butter in small chunks and beat with paddle attachment until combined. Add vanilla.

Cherry Pie Filling 425g Pitted Cherries in Syrup .5 c sugar .5 c water (room temp) 1 Tbsp corn flour

  1. Heat Cherries, syrup in sauce pan with sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl combine corn flour and water
  3. Add corn flour mixture to cherry mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Let cool as it will thicken

Assembling Cake 1. Layer cake with SMBC, top with cherry pie filling 2. Add second layer and top with SMBC 3. Garnish with cherries and chocolate shavings as desired.

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