After everything that's been happening lately, one needs sweetness in their life. I am always reminded of the quote, 'when life gives you lemon, make cake', just to say that when life gets bitter, turn it into something sweet. So, I have been baking. I love chocolate, macarons and enjoy making them. I'm also into gluten-free cake at the moment, making cakes using almond meal instead of flour. This gave a more nutty consistency to the cake, which I like a lot. I have just started my second semester, and oh does time flies. It's been such a constant ride since the beginning of the year, but experience drives learning and I am trying my best to sink all in.
So here are a few of the desserts I have produced over the last couple of weeks. Note that I have been using lemons and of course, my favourite combo right now: matcha and red bean. I also made a dessert in a glass which I have always wanted to. Let's not forget chocolate brownies because they are simply pure decadence.
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Smiley face lemon macaron with lemon buttercream |
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Lemon cake with lemon drizzle and candied lemons |
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Poached mandarin and kumquat with spiced syrup and yogurt and nut |
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Chocolate brownie |
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'Lego' Birthday cake I made for my cousin |
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Matcha greentea swiss roll with red bean filling |
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Matcha macaron with red bean filling |