Sunday, 25 October 2009

Cake adventures...

Penned by Psych Babbler™ at 7:43 PM
I made very first attempt at baking a cake from scratch. And by that I mean following a recipe in a book rather than buying one of those packet mixes. It was an orange and chocolate cake. And here's the result.








Okay, so it's not great. But it tastes quite good. Love the dark chocolate and orangey taste. Unfortunately, it didn't rise too much but I'm guessing that's because I may have ended up using less of the amounts than what was suggested. The reason: Well, the amounts were all '125 gms' or '50 gms' and I had no way of measuring these! I wish they'd stick to cups and teaspoons and tablespoons.

But for a first-time baking attempt I call it a success. Of course, it's nowhere close to what some other bloggers can do!

By the way, I know I'm supposed to be on a healthy eating schedule but after the week I had, I thought a little indulgence wouldn't hurt! :)

Until next time,

Cheers!!!

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18 penned views:

  1. no offense.. but u copyright even these images??most of the dieting people allow them selves vices now and then..eating is even tougher to control than smoking drinking or marijuana..free
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  2. chocolate and orange!! Ummm I dont like choc flavor :)
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  3. I am impressed , more than the baking, at your versatility. What all you do yaar. Keep it up. Alas, we have to fill our stomachs only by seeing the pics...or wait...should I drop by the Monginis shop :)

    Keep it up girl! :)
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  4. nice PB...i've never baked cake from scratch, made cookies once...but that was it :D..

    i indulged myself with icecream this weekend, again..:D..looking at what i end up eating during weekend, i have a feeling that working out few days a week isn't gonna help..but whatever, cant sya no to icecream :D
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  5. Aww nice first attempt. :) Baking from scratch is always so much more fun! I love, love, love baking. Orange & Chocolate can be a very nice combination. The first time I tried the two together was at this dessert place, "Finale", and they served me a hot chocolate that had an aftertaste of orange.

    Anyway, happy indulgence with your cake! :)
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  6. Nice first effort! I definitely recommend getting a scale! I love mine and it makes it much easier.. especially since an Australian 'cup' measurement is different than a US 'cup' measurement.. stupid huh?
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  7. found you on fuelmyblog!

    have a great day!
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  8. Yes its a good attempt for fist timer..keep going, I little indulgence never hurts:)
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  9. It's definitely a good first attempt. I know baking it's not easy, so kudos for doing it!
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  10. @ Soin: The reason I copyright is to distinguish it from the pics I take from google images. See my disclaimer.

    @ Reema: OMG...you don't like chocolate? :P Sorry...I know not everyone likes chocolate but I love chocolate...esp dark choc which I used for this.

    @ G: Aw thanks :) Well, whenever you fellow bloggers visit, I promise I will bake and cook :D

    @ Titaxy: Icecream...haven't had any in ages! I might try baking cookies next. :)

    @ Archana: I'm a fan of cooking. My baking has always been using those packet mixes but after buying some recipe books I might be changing that!

    @ Avada: Thanks! And yeah, I might take your advice and invest in a scale

    @ Fickleinpink: Welcome!

    @ Renu: Welcome to my blog! And thanks for the comment :)

    @ Pheebs: Thanks :)
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  11. get urself one of these .. http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B0000YWUZE/ref=nosim/betteraddons-20


    will be worth every penny .. ;)
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  12. @ Joel: Will do...will go to the local store during the week and get one...
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  13. @PB: That is a tempting promise. Mmmm.. let me check my calender. :)
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  14. And I don't know why I wrote '@PB' in the earlier comment :D
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  15. @ G: Hehe..mebbe confused you with all my @ somebody... but yeah...next time you are Down Under, keep the offer in mind :D
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  16. little indulgences takes ages to shed :P..i cant see the pics in office its blocked :( sigh
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  17. babe, generally cakes don;t rise or rise and fall flat becaue of the baking powder- its either too much or too little. I suggets next time you just buy self raising flour. But looks yummmmmmmmmmm. what a combo! dark chocolate and orange..talking of which u must have surely tried Lindt intense orange? ohh yummmmmmmmmmm/
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  18. @ Ani: Hope you have been able to see the pics by now. Nothing really great though...

    @ KG: I did use self-raising flour but I think I used too little. And yes...have tried the lindt choc you are talking about!!! It's so yummy!!!
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