Collage 2007
I’ve been swamped with work, so much that I have not even had the time to take pictures of all the stuff I’ve been baking these past months. But the year is coming to a close and I’ve resolved to make time for this blog in 2008, no matter how busy I may get. For now, here is a hodgepodge offerring of some of the cakes I’ve made in 2007, that I never got a chance to write up in proper posts.
Enjoy, and here’s hoping that the new year brings more sweet treats and delicious fare to everyone!
This was my very own birthday cake (yes, I am such a loser that I bake my own birthday cakes). It was a sponge cake sandwiched with strawberry and white chocolate mousse. Meringue buttercream, fresh strawberries and caramel almonds topped it off.
Delia Smith’s wholemeal carrot cake with mascarpone frosting and pecans.
Vegan vanilla cupcakes. So incredibly moist and fluffy, you have to taste it to believe it.
Oreo cheesecake. It turned out a little more dense than I would have liked… still hunting around for that perfect oreo cheesecake recipe.
Delia Smith’s very sticky prune and date cake. Almost pudding-like, this had a gorgeous ’dark’ flavor.
Vanilla cupcakes made to look like a flower garden 
Coffee cake sandwiched with coffee buttercream. How cute were the words in tamil… for a special granny so she could read the words on her birthday cake!
A chocolate raspberry confection for 2 special ladies in my dance class. I loved this cake, it looked and tasted so darn good.
My darling younger brother’s birthday cake. I came up with the combination myself, and it was soooo delicious, if I may toot my own horn. But really, this I was really proud of. A hazelnut and almond dacquoise for the base, chocolate truffle layer made with Varlhona Manjari, a sheet of devil’s food cake for the top, and everything encased with sweetened cream, chocolates and raspberries.
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Wow chitz, welcome back. Have been missing your posts. Checking on n off and no updates since Deepavali. Nice to see you back, and all the best in the New Year.
Welcome back.It’s so nice to see your new post after what seem like such a long time. Happy new Year to you.
Hi your coffee cake looks good. May I know what did you use for the coffee cream?
The top looks so smooth and even. Thank you.
Renee
What beautiful dishes, everything looks so perfect
Happy New Year!
ah, finally you’re back! missed your posts!
Hi Chitz, So glad you are finally back (big sigh of relief!)
A Very Happy New Year to you, and may you always be blessed with the same enthusiasm and sweetness for 2008.
The cakes above, wonderful and lovely as usual!
Take care, regards, Mrs Singh.
Happy New Year to all me dears, singairishi, natasya, meeso, amrita and mrs. singh. you guys are so sweet, and i hope with all my heart that the year brings you the best things which you all SO deserve! Thanks for following this blog and being so kind with your comments!
And Renee, i sandwiched the cake with a coffee cream recipe. The top and sides of the cake however, were frosted with a simple meringue buttercream – i have written a post on it on this blog..
ahhhh you’re back you’re back. the cakes all look SUPERB.
You have a fabulous blog! Your cakes are simply fantastic. Will come back laterwhen I have some more time.
ahh! lovely cakes.. loved ur blog.
I love what u done with your last cake!! The hazelnut and almond dacquoise base, chocolate truffle layer , devil’s food cake, and with sweetened cream.. WOW! I’d like to attempt it for my friend’s birthday. Can i have the recipe? Thanks in advance!!
Wow, your cakes are so inspiring! Awesome!
Jen
Oh. my. golly! I have never seen such an amazing collection of cakes!!
I know I’ve just left a comment on a different post, but I must have read atleast ten since then – I’m getting quite addicted to your blog, :¬D.
These cakes are sooo mouthwatering, are you a professional?
Your cakes are beautiful – any chance you would share the recipe for the chocolate raspberry cake?
the great cakes