Chomelle

… after a few trials and errors, this is a good one.

What?

How?

Part 1
1. Pre-heat oveb at 180C
2. Line a 20cm round cake tin with grease proof paper.
3. Sieve self-raising flour, milk powder and baking powder and set aside
4. Cream castor sugar and butter until light and fluffy in a mixing bowl.
5. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix until even.
6. Add in vanilla essence. Fold in flour, half portion at a time. Mix well on lowest speed until well combined.

Part 2
1. Sieve cocoa powder. Blend the mixture of cocoa powder and coffee paste with half of the batter (part 1) until even.
2. Pour batter from part 1 into the prepared cake tin followed by cocoa mixture.
3. Use a spoon to create the desired marble design on top.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

…I’ve got orange butter cakes for my family and friends this year. Wanna try baking one for your loved ones? Welcome to the club and try this. It’s as easy as 1.2.3.

What?
150g butter
100g castor sugar
Grated rind of 1 orange
3 eggs
1/2 freshly squeeze orange juice

125g self-raising flour (sift)
1/8 tsp baking powder (sift)
1 tsp milk powder (sift)
Mix all 3 in a bowl

How?
1. Grease side and line the base of a 18-20cm round cake tin.
2. Cream butter, castor sugar and orange rind in a mixing bowl until light and creamy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, adding a little flour.
4. Beat in orange juice until well combined.
5. Add in sifted flour mixture, half-portion at a time.
6. Mix well on lowest speed until well combined.
7. Pour mixture into prepared tin and level the surface with a spatula.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Leave the cake to cool for 5-10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips: Refrigerate it for 2-3 hours after completely cool for a refreshing taste. I like it with a cup of coffee too !! Yum… – Melle