Whoppies Pie

Whoop!! whoop!!...yeah this is the Whoppies Pie's entry :D

When first found out about this Whoppies Pie, I was wondering what was that?? A pie but why it is called Whoppies??...owhh never mind!! don't judge a book by it's cover right?? The name is nothing compared to its look and taste...soooo yummy, delicious and a SINFUL to all the dieters lol...don't believe me?? check this out.........

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My first creation of Whoppies Pie ;)



Don't you think it looks so yummy :D?? I do....I have to break my tight diet coz of this sinful yummylicious!!!

Recipe??? Try this yourself...you won't regret with the result.

Chocolate Whoopie Pies

1 3/4 cups (230 grams) all purpose flour

3/4 cup (75 grams) cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk

1/2 cup (120 ml) lukewarm water

Vanilla Filling

1/4 cup (55 grams) vegetable shortening

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) (55 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup (115 grams) icing sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup

I don't like shortening or butter base filling, so I have made my own filling using fresh whipping cream. How to do?? Just mix all and beat.

Whipping Cream

2 cups of Whipping Cream (heavy cream is better)

1/4 cup of Icing Sugar

1tsp Vanila essence

How to Bake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place oven rack in the center of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In the bowl of your electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment (can also use a hand mixer), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg beating well. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a small measuring cup, mix the buttermilk and water. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk/water mixture, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Drop heaping tablespoons (or any scoop spoon) of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Bake for about 9-10 minutes or until the tops of the cookies, when lightly pressed, spring back. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Vanilla Filling: Beat the shortening and butter until soft and creamy. With the mixer on its lowest speed, gradually beat in the icing sugar. Increase the speed to high, and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Then, with the mixer on low speed, beat in the vanilla extract and slowly drizzle in the corn syrup. Continue to beat until the filling looks like soft mayonnaise.

 

To Assemble: Take one cookie and spread a heaping tablespoon of the filling on the flat side of the cookie. Top with another cookie.

The assembled cookies can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Easy right?? Try yours now....Good Luck!!!

Emil's 3rd Birthday

On 16th January 2011 we celebrated Emils 3rd Birthday with all our family members only. It was a fun gathering with all our family members..however, my in laws cant make it as my FIL was sick..On that day we celebrated our niece, Anis and my youngest brother's, Adi birthday too.

The Birthday Girl

My busy day was started the day before the event..i've baked my own birthday cake for Emilda. Remember my previous post about Minnie Mouse cake?? Yup, i did it!! but not with the same pictures..looking at my present condition, i didn't think i'll have time to draw on the cake, so i've decided to order an edible image of Minnie Mouse from Edible Print..the image was so fantastic!! and it was easy to work with :)

I've baked a moist chocolate cake with fresh cream and strawberry filling...hmmm so yummy and chocolaty...everyone is seemed enjoyed the cake and food that i've cooked on that day..

Raising of the Moist Chocolate Cake

I thought wanted to bake a cheese cake on that day too, unfortunately time didnt permit so leave me with this cake only..well, hopefully next time i can do more..

2nd Layer of the Cake

Since this birthday is celebrated among family members, i've served them with a local dishes for our lunch....typical Malay food, i assumed...'ikan pari masak asam pedas', 'sambal udang petai', 'ayam goreng berempah', mix vegetables and fried chicken nuggets for the kids. In addition i've cooked 'Mee Rebus' to compliment with the cake.

My creation - Moist Chocolate Cake with a Minnie Mouse edible

Birthday Girl with her Minnie's Cake

I cant believe my lil angel is now 3 years old..she has grown up so beautifully and lovely..I love each moment in raising her from a baby until now. She is so precious to us and nothing can beat our love towards our lovely angel. Happy Birthday My Dear!

Minnie Mouse Cake Again!

My lil angel or better known as princess is going to be 3 years old in January 2011. Yeay..cant wait and cant believe as she has grown up such beautifully. We know that so far we have been such a good parent to our lovely daughter :) right darling?

Anyway, as usual I have to crack my head to find her a birthday cake. Last year I ordered a 3D Baby Minnie Mouse Cake from Event DirecTus. The cake is a chocolate flavor, designed very decoratively with a baby Minnie Mouse on top and all colors put on the cake looked really vibrant. The taste..hmmm not up to my satisfaction.

So, this time I think I'm going to get her another Minnie Mouse Cake. She is really loves Minnie Mouse despite there were so many other characters that she loves to watch in TV but her soul is really with Minnie..a big fan of Minnie Mouse :). I was thinking probably this time I can bake for her..but still thinking that coz I'm not really good in art..hmmmm how to decorate a nice Minnie Mouse cake..??

To order a cartoon character's cake cost you a fortune!! The last cake I ordered was about RM400. Yeah, I know it was such an expensive cake for a 2 years old girl..I'm not that stingy to spend that amount of money for my daughter, it just that this time I was thinking that the value that I spent before was not worth with the taste of the cake despite the cake looks really beautiful.  Still thinking and thinking....hhhmmm

I've googled Minnie's photo and found below image might be perfect to be drawn on her cake..

I probably can bake a round or rectangle chocolate cake with fresh strawberry (she likes strawberry!) and chocolate cream filling. Sounds yummy but not to sure whether it will turn nice :)..I could just give a try this weekend and probably the art work will leave to my dearly hubby...yeah, that would be a good idea since my hubby can draw not like me :D

Red Velvet Cake

I'm a food lover and love to bake..Few months back I found this recipe from Joy of Baking.com. I've tried few times and the result was so fantastic. Eventhough the color is bright but it is so nice to eat with the cream cheese frosting.

Come on and have a look at this recipe and try yourself. You will definitely satisfy with the result and the taste.

Red Velvet Cake:

2 1/2 cups (250 grams) sifted cake flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons (15 grams) regular or Dutch-processed cocoa powder

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk

2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring

1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar

1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 - 8 ounce (227 grams) cream cheese, room temperature

1 - 8 ounce (227 grams) tub of Mascarpone cheese, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup (115 grams) confectioners' (icing or powdered) sugar, sifted

1 1/2 (360 ml) cups heavy whipping cream

Red Velvet Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Butter two - 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl sift together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.

In bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the butter until soft (about 1-2 minutes). Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.

In a measuring cup whisk the buttermilk with the red food coloring. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour.

In a small cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the cake batter. 

Working quickly, divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 - 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place a wire rack on top of the cake pan and invert, lifting off the pan. Once the cakes have completely cooled, wrap in plastic and place the cake layers in the refrigerator for at least an hour (or overnight). (This is done to make filling and frosting the cakes easier.)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Using the whisk attachment, gradually add the heavy cream and whip until the frosting is thick enough to spread. Add more sugar or cream as needed to get the right consistency.

Assemble: With a serrated knife, cut each cake layer in half, horizontally. You will now have four cake layers. Place one of the cake layers, top of the cake facing down, onto your serving platter. Spread the cake layer with a layer of frosting.  Place another layer of cake on top of the frosting and continue to frost and stack the cake layers. Frost the top and sides of the cake. Can garnish the cake with sweetened or unsweetened coconut.

Serves 10 - 12 people.

Simple Cheese Cake :D

owhh!! i love cheese cake :D...last week I baked my own recipe of cheese cake...initially the cake is supposed to be topped with chocolate cream & chocolate ganache but something happened and my cheese cake was topless..hahaha

anyway, i'm sharing my very simple recipe of cheese cake below...

OPTIONAL

100gm biscuit (smashed)            

50gm butter (melted)                 

Method: Combined & pressed in the pan. Baked for about 5mins @ 175°c.   Removed from oven & cool.

(If don’t want biscuit base, than pan needs to cover with baking paper before pour the batter)

500gm cream cheese               

100gm castor sugar                  

3 yolk eggs

30gm plain flour

10gm corn flour

1tsp essence vanilla

200gm whip cream (beat the cream)

Method: Beat cream cheese & sugar till smooth. Pour yolk eggs once at a time.

Pour vanilla, whip cream & lastly pour in the flour.

40gm castor sugar                   

3 white eggs                            

Method: In a separate bowl, whisk white eggs until foamy / soft peak. Pour in to cream cheese batter & stir well.
 

Bake cake over waterbath at 160°c for approx. 45 – 60mins or till middle part turn brown & cooked.

I will upload photo of the cake in my next entry.