Monthly Archives: October 2012

Lemon rosemary bundt cake

Posted on October 27, 2012 by jothetartqueen

I have always admired bundt cakes . It is by far the simplest way of making a cake look fancier than it really is. Strangely though, I have only acquired my first bundt mould recently. I guess it just falls … Continue reading →

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Gougères, French cheese puffs

Posted on October 21, 2012 by jothetartqueen

Gougères are traditionally French cheese pâte à choux, savoury ones so to speak. While I tend to favour the sweeter variety of choux (like choux à la crème), I have taken a recent liking to these bite-sized savoury ones so … Continue reading →

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Banana bread

Posted on October 16, 2012 by jothetartqueen

I’ve never been a fan of bananas. They are overly sweet and mushy for my liking. I don’t even like banana desserts like banana chocolate cake. However, after being introduced to the banana bread in Sydney by my dear friend … Continue reading →

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Upside down apple and blueberry cake

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jothetartqueen

I can’t remember the last time I baked an upside down cake. I was gently reminded of its existence from one of the Great British Bake Off episodes where the contestants were asked to make their signature upside down cake … Continue reading →

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