These beautiful cupcakes are very popular and almost found in most bakeries. On a cold winter day one could easily munch away into these velvety cuppies sipping hot tea... These reddish brown cup cake with rich creamy cheese frosting can surely win a firm place among your favorites. So having heard and seen loads of praises for these beauties, I wanted to bake them in-spite of the fact that coloring agent needs to be used for its dark red color! I felt it was pretty easy to whip and bake them and I have to admit the cream cheese frosting is heavenly... So go ahead, make your batch of red and celebrate a wonderful valentine's day!!!
Red Velvet Cup Cakes
Recipe adapted from laurainthekitchen
As you all know, I love baking and one thing that I really get excited about is when I get to bake for my near and dear one's. Any occasion is a wonderful excuse ;) So not to mention my delectation when Nikhil's Birthday came round the corner. All my vigorous enthusiasm aside, I had a challenge, we were fasting during the month and I had to make the cake without the use of any eggs or gelatin. So I bookmarked the egg-less cake on Ria's blog (thank you so much Ria) and made it special by baking the cake in a heart shaped tin :) Cake topped with chocolate ganache renders it the glossy rich & chocolaty appearance. To add more crunch and cream, I tossed a little cashew praline and piped whipped cream rosettes. I suggest you grab your apron and baking aids, make that special someone feel more special on their special day!
Chocolate cake topped with Chocolate Ganache & Cashew praline
Recipe adapted from Ria's Collection & Divine Taste
I hail from Kannur (a lovely district in Kerala) known as the land of looms and lores which is popular for its coast line and wide variety of fishes & dishes. Obviously after migrating to the west finding a personal favorite fish here became a priority. Our answer to the fishy question was Scottish Salmon!!! We make the most of our cravings by grabbing occasional offers in one or the other store. So when anyone is visiting or when it's a special day, Nikhil wants me to prepare Fish Biryani which till date retains top #1 ranking among main dish variety. So here is the fish Biryani recipe which in my experience always comes out finger licking good :)
Fish Biryani:
Recipe adapted from Salkkaaram
