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Strawberry Fraisier Dessert Recipe

Strawberry Fraisier Dessert Recipe

This strawberry Fraisier Dessert Recipe is a french classic. The strawberries around the edge make it look elegant and fresh. Traditionally they are topped with a marzipan but I'm not a fan so I've swapped that with a strawberry gel. And yes this week we have a giveaway that is open to people worldwide. Yay! You ... »

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Strawberry Mousse Cake Recipe

It's birthday season in our family.  If you're not after a themed cake then my favourite would have to be a layered mousse cake.  This one has strawberry mousse, lemon gel, sponge cake topped with italian meringue and fresh strawberries.  It is oh so yum!  You can't put fondant over a mousse cake directly as the ... »

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Frozen Fever Cake

The Frozen Fever short movie played before the Cinderella movie. It was short and sweet. Elsa made elaborate plans to spoil Anna on her birthday, one of which was a party with an enormous four tiered cake. Big enough for a wedding. I've made a mini version for you here. Spoiler alert: Elsa falls sick ... »

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Disney Cinderella Cake

  Disney has a knack for making movies magical. In their latest film, Cinderella's ball gown bounced beautifully as she descended the staircase. It glittered and shone as she danced with the prince and flowed dramatically behind her as she ran back to the carriage, revealing all those luscious layers of fabric. This Cinderella cake recreates ... »

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Magic Chocolate Flower

Bring some magic to the dining table and wow your friends with this magic chocolate flower dessert.  Good desserts not only taste great, they should look amazing too.  Pour on the hot custard and watch the petals fall open to reveal the delights that were hiding in the centre. In the middle of your chocolate flowers. 1/4 of a ... »

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Emoji Cheesecake Recipe

A picture tells a thousand words. That's why emojis are so good. Which one do you use the most? For me it is definitely the smiley face. Have fun making these for your friends.   COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED (Full terms and conditions) Thank you for you entering, there were so many great answers with over 18K entries ... »

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Chocolate Secrets Revealed

Everyday on How To Cook That there are hundreds of comments, requests and questions. Lately there has been a groundswell of questions all about chocolate. What chocolate should I use? How do I temper it? Can I temper in a double boiler? What is tempered chocolate? This video reveals the answer to all of ... »

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Marvel Avengers Cake

  Today we are making a Marvel Avengers cake with Iron Man's mask, Thor's hammer, Captain America's shield, Hawkeye's bow and arrow and of course Hulk's massive green fist smashing through the top of the cake. HULK SMASH! This one was for a birthday party held at a public venue and it actually created a bit ... »

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Make your own ‘popin cookin’ mini cake kit

Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home.  Give these as a cute gift for birthdays or use as a fun activity with the kids. A few weeks ago I did a Popin Cookin video and had hundreds of requests for a mini version you can make yourself ... ... »

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Mocha Dream Dessert

  Wow your tastebuds with this amazing dessert. It has several elements but they're all easy to make. You could just make one part or, if you're up for the challenge, make the lot and enjoy the wonders of this Mocha Dream Dessert.This week I watched some very emotional interviews with people who were held captive ... »

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Best Chocolate Frosting Recipes Taste Tested

  A good chocolate frosting glistens, it's deep chocolate colour tempts, it melts in your mouth leaving you with a moist rich chocolate flavour. Well that is what you hope for, not all chocolate frostings are equal. Today we are making seven different frosting recipes and putting them through a taste test to find out ... »

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Converse Shoe Cake Tutorial

  Since making the high heel cake tutorial requests have been coming in thick and fast for a converse shoe cake. You can make this chuck Taylor All Star sneaker in any colour that your recipient wishes. Or if you're brave why not try making a patterned one. Did you know Nike owns converse? They bought ... »

Easy Donut Recipe (Doughnuts)

Easy Donut Recipe (Doughnuts)

  Do you know what happens if you put water on an oil fire? Oh my goodness, watch the video and you'll never forget. You will also learn how to make yummy donuts at home with gooey chocolate or vanilla glaze.  Home made donuts are not the same as store bought, they are a little less ... »

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Are protein balls good for you?

You feel as stuffed as the Christmas turkey! The scales register an increase and you decide to start your new year's health kick early.  Should you make some home-made healthy protein balls or bars?  Let's make some and check out how they stack up when compared with other snacks.   Healthy Protein Balls Recipe or you ... »

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27 Christmas Cookie Recipes

  Twenty Seven Christmas Cookie recipes for you to try out. It's not too late to get some baking done and get into the Christmas spirit. I can't write this post without asking you to pray for the families of those killed in the siege in Sydney, my home town. A gunman held customers at ... »

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1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS & Mars Bar Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

  Take the stress out of Christmas dessert. Make this cheesecake ahead, freeze it and defrost it in the fridge on the day you need it. Piled high with gooey mars bars, chocolate brownie and ganache, it's sure to leave everyone wanting more. I don't feel ready for Christmas.  The school holidays have begun.  Here ... »

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Five easy DIY gifts that will amaze you

These five easy DIY gifts will amaze you.  In less than 30 minutes you could whip up a bunch of candy cane hearts, pretzel sticks or an eye-catching chocolate puzzle.  With a little more time you could make some beautiful chocolate bark or an m&m dispenser that kids of all ages will love. Our Christmas tree ... »

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10 More Chocolates Truffle Recipes

 Chocolate truffles are a wonderful gift but to purchase handmade chocolates can be rather pricey.  Now you can make your own and have the amazing taste of hand made fresh chocolates. For all truffles if you are using real chocolate, containing cocoa butter, you will need to temper when using it to coat. No tempering ... »

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Tasting Korean Sweets for the first time

I've just come back from a little whirlwind adventure in Korea. I was lucky enough to be flown over for a YouTube event as well as doing some interviews with newspapers and a TV station. I also met up with fellow YouTubers Simon and Martina, a Canadian couple who moved to Korea 7 ... »

Adventure Time Cake Finn the Human

Adventure Time Cake Finn the Human

Adventure Time come on and grab your friend, we'll go to very distant lands.  With Jake the dog and Finn the human.  The fun will never end.  It's adventure time! Using just two round cakes, some buttercream and fondant, you can make Finn the human holding BMO with his backpack sitting next to him. I've been ... »

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Christmas Gingerbread House Recipe

Christmas is coming, how exciting! I love the carols, trees, twinkling lights, advent calendars and of course the kids' delighted faces on Christmas morning. Giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners - Australia: Amy Watson, USA: karatinajr, Canada: Cassandra Taylor and in New Zealand Phoenix Down.   Christmas Gingerbread House Recipe Makes enough dough to make one ... »

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Camera Pinata Sugar Cookie Recipe

Cute Camera Pinata Sugar Cookies filled with mini M&M's are perfect for your next memorable moment. Photography used to be a hobby reserved for people with ridiculously long lenses and very deep pockets. Now thanks to digital technology and hi-res smart phones, everyone can take beautiful photos, add a filter and look like an expert. This week ... »

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Rainbow Unicorn Cake

A unicorn magically appears on top of this rainbow cake. Seriously you need to watch the video - this is a high tech cake!     Did you know apple individually reviews every app and update that is uploaded to their store? Great unless you're waiting for an app to be approved, with no particular time frame you ... »

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Chocolate Handbags

Chocolate handbags filled with delights perfect for take home bags from a party or a gift for a foodie.  What will you put inside yours? This week the website got a whole new look and layout.  It is now responsive, meaning it can change shape to suit the device you are looking at ... »

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Hand Bag Cake Tutorial

  Inspired by a $20K lively pink hand bag, this handbag cake is a delicious and affordable alternative for those of us who would never dream of spending that much on an accessory.     I always smile when people comment on YouTube that 'she must have made it hundreds of times before'.  The video you see is ... »

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