Day: January 26, 2023

Australian Lamington  Recipe

by CakezPastry Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of cake flour
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate coating:

  • 2 cups of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup of boiling water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coconut coating:

  • 2 cups of shredded coconut

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing it and cutting it into squares.
  8. To make the chocolate coating, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl.
  9. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the boiling water and vanilla extract.
  10. Pour the butter mixture into the sugar and cocoa powder, and stir until smooth.
  11. Dip each cake square into the chocolate coating and then roll it in the shredded coconut.
  12. Place the lamingtons on a wire rack and allow the chocolate to set before serving
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Armenian Gata Recipe

by CakezPastry Recipe

This is a customary sweet bread that is usually served at festive events like weddings and birthdays. This recipe can bake you a large loaf.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 envelope active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk, for brushing
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the butter, eggs, cardamom powder, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and set aside in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a large loaf. Place the loaf on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Brush the top of the loaf with the egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
  9. Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
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Argentinian Empanadas Recipe

by CakezPastry Recipe

Empanadas are a very popular snack pastry in some South American countries like Colombia, Venezuela ands Argentina. Here is the Argentinian Version:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and diced
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 pound ground beef or chicken
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Using your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Slowly add the cold water to the mixture, stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. Knead the dough briefly until it is smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or chicken over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  5. Add the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened and the meat is cooked through.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Cut the dough into circles using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
  8. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto one half of each dough circle. Brush the edges with the beaten egg.
  9. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal.
  10. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.
  11. Bake the empanadas for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
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Mozambique Bolo Polana

by CakezPastry Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of manioc flour
  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the manioc flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the eggs and then add the milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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