DIY

Almost TGIF!

Which means almost Weekend! Which means more time to dabble in some quality artsy, crafty DIY projects! Needless to say, this page is for all my DIY projects - basically giving a rundown of the process, the successful ones and the not-so-successful ones, i.e. the failures he he. xx

Monday, 15 September 2014

DIY: Baking Projects!

Can I just say that baking can become some serious therapy for people feeling stressed...and hungry! I love baking and making my own cupcakes and brownies so I thought I'd share some tried and true recipes I found online. Have fun! Xx


Bread Pudding Recipe

Ingredients
6 slices day-old bread
2 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
• Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. Sprinkle raisins or chocolate chips.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and is soaking up the egg mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients (makes 16 cupcakes)
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp  baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk

Directions

• Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
• Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Frost with your favorite frosting when cool.