If you love red velvet cake, I bet you will love these cookies! These red velvet cookies are delicious, they are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The sweetness of the white chocolate is balanced out with cocoa powder and a hint of coffee, it’s perfect for […]
Gingerbread cookies are a must during the holidays. This recipe includes molasses and makes cookies that are soft in the center and crispy on the edges. They taste sweet with a mellow combination of spices, perfect for decorating during the holidays. Tips The dough is very sticky so don’t be […]
What is Ube? Ube is a purple yam originally from the Philippines. It is characterized by its deep purple color, however you can find lavender color ube. This happens when the Ube is starchier. People often mistake Ube for purple sweet potato. Ube has a bark-like dark brown appearance while […]
What is Lumpang Cake? Lumpang cake or kue lumpang is a dessert originally from Palembang, the capital city of the Indonesian province South Sumatra. Lumpang in Indonesian means mortar. Lumpang cakes have a distinctive indentation which is reminiscent of a mortar. The cake is slightly sweet, has a bouncy texture, […]
Chocolate cornflake bites are not an Indonesia dessert but it’s something people eat for the holidays, especially during Christmas or Chinese New Year. This recipe is so easy to make, no baking needed. You only need 2 – 3 ingredients, depending on how decorative you would like to be. I […]
What is Klepon? Klepon (pronounced Klē-pon) is the Javanese term for sweet glutinous rice balls. It is a traditional snack or dessert in Indonesia and can also be found in Singapore and Malaysia. Klepon are green chewy balls filled with melted palm sugar and coated in grated coconut. Why green? […]
What is Chiffon Cake? Chiffon cake is a very light and airy cake. What made this cake different is the use of vegetable oil instead of traditional fat like butter, margarine or shortenings. By adding vegetable oil (I use canola oil because it has a neutral taste), it makes the […]