There’s nothing more heartbreaking than spending time, effort, and emotion into baking a beautiful cake…only to open the oven and discover a sad little dip in the center. A sunken cake can feel like baking betrayal, especially when everything seemed right — the batter looked perfect, the aroma filled the kitchen, and then…that sinking feeling….
GEL vs POWDER vs LIQUID FOOD COLOUR
Colour is one of the most powerful tools in baking. It sets the mood of a dessert, highlights creativity, and elevates even the simplest sweet into something stunning. But behind every perfectly coloured macaron, vibrant buttercream swirl, or rich red velvet cake lies one important decision: which type of food colour to use. Bakers often…
CARROT CAKE
This carrot cake is the kind of cake that reminds me of quiet Sunday mornings at home — the ones where you’re not rushing anywhere, where the kitchen smells like warm spices and toasted nuts, and where baking feels like the only plan you needed. I’ve always believed carrot cake is a dessert with a…
HOT CHOCOLATE
My favourite winter drink—this thick, luxurious hot chocolate that I end up making on repeat the moment the temperature drops. It starts with warm milk whisked together with cocoa, a touch of sugar, sea salt, and the lightest hint of cinnamon, but the real magic happens when the dark chocolate melts in and turns it…
EGGLESS CORNFLAKES DREAM CAKE
Some desserts don’t announce themselves—they just quietly become your favourite. The Cornflakes Dream Cake is one of those recipes that starts off simple and ends up surprising you. It isn’t layered, towering, or dramatic, but there’s something charming about how soft, smooth, and crunchy it all feels in one bite. You get a moist chocolate…
EGGLESS 2 MINS MUG BROWNIE
My favourite easy and quick winter indulgence will always be this mug brownie. It’s the kind of recipe I turn to when the weather gets cold, the cravings hit suddenly, and I want something homemade without any planning. Everything comes together in just a few minutes—melting the butter and chocolate until they’re silky, whisking in…
GLAZED DOUGHNUTS
There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about homemade doughnuts — that warm, sweet smell filling up the kitchen, the soft dough puffing up in hot oil, the glossy sugar glaze dripping down the sides. Every time I make these glazed doughnuts, I’m instantly taken back to the simple joy of childhood treats: stopping by the neighbourhood bakery…
EGGLESS CARAMEL PUDDING
Caramel Pudding — a dessert that feels like comfort and luxury in one spoonful. This pudding has a creamy white chocolate base infused with vanilla, milk, and butter, giving it a smooth and velvety texture that melts instantly on the tongue. The mixture thickens slowly on the stove until it coats the back of a…







Hello. I'm Shivesh Bhatia, a food blogger and food stylist from Delhi, India. Welcome to Bake With Shivesh, where I'll help you create magic in your kitchens with my simple recipes.