There’s nothing quite like the sound of raindrops on your window, a warm cup of chai, and the smell of something delicious baking in the oven. Monsoon is the perfect time to cozy up with comfort bakes—and if you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new recipes to match the rainy day mood. Whether…
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BEST CHOCOLATE BRANDS FOR HOME BAKERS (TRIED AND TESTED)
As a home baker, the quality of chocolate you choose can elevate your creations from simple treats to gourmet delights. Whether you’re crafting rich brownies, delicate truffles, or decadent cakes, selecting the right chocolate is crucial. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the top chocolate brands favored by professionals and enthusiasts alike, focusing on…
Ganache vs Frosting vs Glaze: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
When it comes to finishing a dessert, the right topping can elevate it from good to unforgettable. But with so many choices—ganache, frosting, glaze—it’s easy to get confused about which one to use and when. Each brings its own texture, flavor and visual appeal. Ganache: Rich, Glossy, and Decadent Ganache is a silky mixture of…
10 Questions I Always Get Asked as a Baker & Content Creator
Hi, I’m Shivesh! If you’ve ever been curious about what it’s like to turn a hobby into a full-time job—or how it feels to bake cakes for a living—this one’s for you. Over the years, I’ve been asked so many questions about baking, content creation and how I manage both. So today, I’m sharing honest…
HOW TO FLAVOUR GANACHE
If you’ve ever dipped a spoon into a silky, glossy pool of chocolate ganache, you already know the magic it brings to desserts. Rich, smooth and endlessly versatile, ganache can be a glaze, filling, frosting or even the center of a decadent truffle. But what takes ganache from simply delicious to unforgettable? Flavours. Flavoring chocolate…
DIFFERENT LEAVENING AGENTS & THEIR ROLES IN BAKING
Whether you’re baking fluffy pancakes, crusty sourdough bread, a tender chocolate cake or crispy yet gooey cookies, one ingredient plays a silent but powerful role: leavening agents. These unsung heroes are responsible for the rise, lightness and texture in baked creations. But what exactly do they do and how do they work? Leavening agents are…
UNDERSTANDING THE OVEN AND ITS ROLE IN BAKING
When people think of baking, they often imagine pretty cupcakes, cookies or a fluffy loaf of banana bread. But if there’s one silent hero behind every successful bake, it’s the oven. As bakers—whether beginner, home-based or professional—we tend to focus a lot on ingredients, measurements and techniques, but forget the one tool that brings it…
EGGLESS ATTA CHOCOLATE CAKE IN BLENDER
This atta chocolate cake is all about ease, comfort and indulgent flavor—made effortlessly in a blender and finished with a luscious nutty glaze. The batter comes together in just minutes, using everyday ingredients like whole wheat flour, ghee, cocoa powder and a dash of vinegar for that perfect rise. There’s no creaming, whisking, or sifting—just…
