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…
Baking
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…
PRODUCTS AND BRANDS THAT I USE FOR BAKING
As someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen testing and perfecting recipes, I’ve come to realise that the quality of ingredients can make a world of difference in baking. From flours and sugars to chocolates and leavening agents, the brands I choose aren’t just about labels—they’re about consistency, taste and trust. In…
REFRESHING MANGO SAGO
Mango Sago has become my ultimate go-to every summer—it’s more than just a dessert, it’s comfort in a bowl. It starts with a chilled mix of mango milk and a splash of condensed milk, poured over ice for that instantly refreshing hit. But what makes it truly addictive are all the textures tucked inside—soft, chewy…
