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Monthly Archives: January 2016

Con Affetto’s Dessert of the Month: Gooey Chocolate Cake

Gooey. Sinful. Decadent. Delicious. Happiness is now just a chocolate laden slice away! Do you know what makes us ecstatically, deliriously happy? A freshly baked slice of chocolate cake, just the right amount of moist and gooey, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream nestling by its side and some sizzling warm chocolate sauce caressing them both tenderly. Sighhhh…just the thought is enough to send us into raptures of joy!

Check out our gooey chocolate cake recipes and celebrate Chocolate Cake Day in style!

A decadent slice of bliss!

We’re back this fabulous Friday with an all new series: Con Affetto’s Dessert of the Month and starring this January is- what else- but Gooey Chocolate Cake! And hey, guess what? 27^Th Jan is celebrated as Chocolate Cake Day, so if you didn’t treat yourself to some chocolate cake making happy this Wednesday, go ahead and indulge today- we can’t think of a better way to end the week!

Chocolate coated happiness is this :)

Chocolate cake is pretty ubiquitous across the dessert scene everywhere, but did you know that chocolate cake first started off as a beverage? Yup, that’s right! Until the 1830’s, chocolate was consumed mainly as a beverage and the popular notion of ‘chocolate cake’ was actually a white or yellow cake that was eaten along with a chocolate drink! Whoa, you sure have come a loooong way, baby!

And this is how it all began! The origin of chocolate cake…was as a beverage!

This National Chocolate Cake Day we’d like to, ahem, honour this all time classic dessert (and one of our personal faves, droool!) by treating you to our favourite gooey chocolate cake recipes. Try one out this weekend (or right away!) and it may even chase those Monday morning blues away!

Whip up some chocolate making happy this Chocolate Cake Day!

Presenting…our all time favourite ooey gooey….droool…okay, sorry! We got a little carried away there! Getting back…presenting our all time favourite ooey gooey chocolate cake recipes! Try one, or try ’em all. Instant bliss, guaranteed 😉

1. Gooey Chocolate Cake by Joy The Baker

Mini shots of chocolate love (Image Credit: Joy The Baker- link below)

Good things come in small packages sometimes and Joy The Baker proves just that with these little gooey chocolate cakes. These miniature gooey chocolate cakes make for a great post dinner treat, or a pre-workout snack, or a tea time accompaniment….heck, you can just scarf ’em down anytime of the day…or night!

Get the Gooey Chocolate Cake Recipe by Joy the Baker here!

Related: 10 Must Have Baking Essentials Every Home Baker Needs

2. Gordon Ramsay’s Gooey Chocolate Cake

For when you need to quell that chocolate craving with something light and still OD on chocolate 😉 (Image Credit: Good Food-link below)

This one is just right for when you want something sumptuous and chocolatey, but not over the top heavy. Hit all the right (chocolate) notes, with this easy to follow recipe over at Good Food.

3. Gooey Chocolate Cake in Seconds: A Hug in a Mug!

A hug in a mug! And it’s chocolate!

Okay, this one is our personal favourite among all the personal favourites and you’ll soon see why. It’s ready in 60 seconds flat! You heard that right. Chocolate cake. 60. SECONDS. FLAT. Perfect for those days when you need instant chocolate comfort and you need it NOW. Oh and did we mention that you need only three ingredients for this one? This is a hug in a mug, alright- and a chocolate smothered one at that!

Are you still hanging around, reading? Get the recipe at Babble already!

Related: How to Bake the Perfect Brownie!

4. Nigella’s Gooey Chocolate Cake

You can’t go wrong when it’s a Nigella chocolate cake recipe!

Um, you can’t be talking gooey chocolate cake and not talk Nigella right? Right! This one is super fudgy, moist, gooey and chocolatey and SO easy to make! No wonder it’s one of Nigella’s favorites as well! Get the recipe here.

5. Thoda Chocolate, Thoda Caramel

Awesome threesome: cake, chocolate, caramel. Ooey gooey love! (Image Credit: A Pinch of Yum- link below)

Okay now this one has a slight caramel twist as you must have guessed, but that’s exactly why it makes it to our list of must try gooey chocolate cakes! Think moist cake. Melted chocolate. Soft, melt in your mouth caramel. A match made in heaven? This is one threesome you simply gotto try! It is ooey gooey, oooh-ey gooey, it is delish and like the lady says, it WILL change your life. Get the recipe at over at A Pinch of Yum.

And we’re off for some chai and chocolate cake :)

We’d love to hang around and chat but after all those recipes, all WE can think about is chocolate cake so we just gotta rush to the Con Affetto kitchen and whip up some RIGHT NOW. Later, peeps! And wish you’ll a Very Happy Chocolate Cake Day! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate happiness Can you?

The Difference Between Macarons and Macaroons: A Short & Sweet History

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Macarons. Macaroons. Macaroni. Nope, we haven’t had too much coffee and started talking gibberish. And yeah, your eyes are working perfectly fine. We really did say macarons, macaroons and macaroni! Confusing, right? So what are macarons? And, erm, macaroons? And what exactly is the difference between macarons and macaroons? (We’re assuming you know what macaroni is all about! 😉 ) Read our short (and oh-so-sweet) post which tells you ALL you need to know about these delicate little desserts with a shared and interesting past.

Read our short and sweet post to know the difference between macarons and macaroons

Macarons? Macaroons? Macaroni!

The Difference Between Macarons & Macaroons!

First off, let’s get our pronunciations right. Yes, we can be slightly nitpicky when it comes to our desserts 😉

The difference between macarons and macaroons? Its more than just the pronunciation! (Image Credit: www.blogilates.com)

Now that that bit’s sorted, lets dig deep into the delicious past of a dessert that, back in the day, had taken all of Europe by storm and still continues to be somewhat of a star on the dessert scene!

Let’s begin with MACARONS!

Delightful, delicate French ‘macarons’ are made of almond, sugar and egg whites. The airy meringue sandwiches consist of light shells, crunchy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside; held together by a ganache, buttercream or jam filling.

“Did you know that the macaron was originally knows as the ‘Gerbet’ or ‘Paris Macaron’?”

Macaroons on the other hand are flour-less, unleavened cookies made with egg white, sugar and unleavened coconut. If you break down the recipe of macarons and macaroons, the basic ingredients are the same: egg whites, sugar and either ground almonds or shredded coconut. In fact the word ‘macaroon’ is the English translation of the French word ‘macaron’.

The ‘Macaroon’ in all its coconutty glory!

History reveals that macaroons were originally made with almond paste too. Then some innovative bakers (much like us, ahem!) tried making macaroons with shredded coconut and this coconutty version became extremely popular with the European Jewish community.

Macaroons have their origin in Italy; the Arabs first introduced the concept of ‘almond paste candies’ in Italy; this traditional Arabic sweet later evolved into macaroons in their current form. Macarons on the other hand, were developed in France, when Catherine di Medici of Italy married the King of France.

Which Mac will it be today? (Image Credit: www.craftsy.com)

Despite their shared history and many similarities though, you can really tell the difference between macarons and macaroons when you see and taste the final baked product and realize that they couldn’t possible be any more different! Macaroons are a chewy, hearty confectionery; a mound of shredded coconut, lightly sweetened and held together by egg whites. Crunch into one today if you can! Macarons on the other hand are light, airy fairy, delicate little cream sandwich cookies. Bite into one and you’ll instantly be waltzing down the streets of Paris with a dream on your lips…sigh!

Bite into a macaron…and waltz straight into Paris!

Fun Fact: Did you know that macarons and macaroni have a shared history as well? Both have the same origin- both words mean ‘fine dough’.

The first macarons were simple, round cookies; it was only in the beginning of the 20^th century that the macaron took on its double decker form when Pierre Desfontaines had the idea to ‘stick them together’ with a chocolate ganache filling. Since then macarons have been the popular subjects of much experimentation with their shape, flavour, filling and a wide variety of colours. They’re available today in some pretty wild and wacky colours and in flavours ranging from the regular raspberry and chocolate to the exotic foie gras and matcha!

From the regular to the exotic, pick your fave macaron flave!

Even Carrie and gang in Sex & the City couldn’t resist the macaron charm! (Image Credit: pinterest.com; Macaron in Sex & the City)

Fun Fact: During the French Revolution two nuns were apparently saved from starvation by baking and selling macarons! These nuns became famous as ‘The Macaron Sisters’. A sooper way to stave off hunger, we say!

Popularly known as the ‘most coveted cookie in Paris’, macarons have always been trend setters! From Valentine’s Day to Mother’s Day; the star of an afternoon tea party to the perfect way to begin your day with your morning cuppa, macarons fit in (and are welcomed!) everywhere! The French city of Montmorillon is renowned for its macarons and even has a macaron museum as well as one of the oldest macaron bakeries, the Maison Rannou-Metivier dating back to the 1920s.

Fun Fact: Macarons are so popular in France that even McDonald’s sells them in their McCafes! Check it out on your next trip to Paris!

We at Con Affetto have been in love with macarons FOREVER and we can’t wait for Macaron Day on March 20^th. Watch this space for our favourite macaron recipes! Until then, keep spreading the macaron love Buy ’em, gift ’em and most importantly, if you haven’t done it already, go out there and EAT one today!

10 Must Have Baking Essentials Every Home Baker Needs

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Are you a passionate weekend baker, secretly waiting for Friday night so you can slip into those oven mitts and get up close and personal with your latest recipe of snickerdoodle cookies? Or maybe you bake multiple times a week and always have a triple batch of cookie dough resting in the fridge and a cinnamonny smell wafting through your kitchen. Or maybe…you love baking and have been planning to do it for a while but you don’t quite know where to begin. Well, whether you’re a home baking pro or an amateur, the following should be on your must-read list:

10 Must Have Baking Essentials Every Home Baker Needs!

1. A heavy duty stand mixer

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes a stand mixer.

A stand mixer is your baking BFF! Image Courtesy: www.kitchenaid.com

Do you have a BFF? If you do, you’ll know what we mean when we say that a stand mixer is going to be your BFF in the kitchen if you’re serious about baking. A reliable, trusty workhorse, a stand mixer is exactly what you need whether you’re thinking cookies, cakes, breads, pizza dough…or pretty much any sort of dough you’ll need to get baking! And that’s precisely why it makes it to the top of our list of must have baking essentials every home baker needs. The artisan stand mixers from KitchenAid make for a great investment for the serious home baker.

2. The right spatulas

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes a spatula

That perfect pizza crust needs some trusty spatulas to get it right…

Scraping. Mixing. Smoothing. Frosting and loosening. Holding and lifting. You’ll be doing all or most of these when you get baking and as you’ll see, a set of good quality spatulas will come in handy- quite literally!

3. Measuring cups and spoons

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes measuring cups and spoons

Measure ’em right!

“Be exact.” This is one of the most common pieces of advice you get when you start baking. Baking is a science and needs exact, precise measurements. Handling all that flour and milk and sugar and butter ain’t easy! And unless you’re a robot or a computer, you’re going to need them measuring cups and spoons.

4. Baking Sheets & Parchment Paper

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes baking sheets and parchment paper

Good quality baking sheets are an essential investment for the serious home baker

Ever baked the perfect batch of cookies only to have them ruined at the last minute because the baking sheet warped or burned? Trust us you don’t want that to happen to you. Preempt any such potential baking disasters by investing in good quality baking sheets.

5. Oven thermometer

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes an oven thermometer

Nobody wants a ‘scorcher’ coming out of their oven!

No list of must have baking essentials every home baker needs can be complete without this particular item. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: all ovens are slightly off, temperature wise and- like with all things baking- you need to be exact when it comes to getting that temperature right. Any one who’s longed to bake that perfect cake and gotten the perfect scorcher (ouch!) outta the oven instead will agree!

6. Mixing bowls

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes mixing bowls

For all that mixing!

It seems kind of obvious but you’ll be amazed at the scrapes many first timers get into because they don’t have a basic set of mixing bowls in place. Our list will make sure you’re not one of them! With a set of mixing bowls across various sizes, you’ll be all set for all that measuring, holding, scraping and mixing.

7. Cooling racks

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes cooling racks

Coz even cakes and cookies need some chillin’ ;)

Ping! The sound you’ve been waiting for- the oven timer goes off! You pace around restlessly allowing for the standing time the recipe stated and then bring out that tray of gorgeous double chocolate chip cookies. But wait! You’re going to have to wait for them to cool before you can start scarfing them down- cooling is an integral part of the baking process, it adds to the firmness and texture and helps air circulate around your freshly baked goodies. This is where cooling racks come in handy.

8. Whisks

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes whisks

Creaming, blending, mixing, folding…call for whisks!

Whisking, beating, blending, mixing, creaming…just some of the many joys of baking! But these can get kinda messy without those magical whisks; plus whisks add volume and froth to foods and are integral to developing that perfect cake batter. A must have investment for a smart home baker.

9. Cake pans

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes baking pans

But what is a cake without the perfect pan?

Ever had to bake in a casserole or pan that was totally the wrong shape because you didn’t have the right cake pan and ended with a great tasting but miserably misshapen cake you were too embarrassed to show anyone? Cake pans. The first step to getting that awesome cake looking as good as it deserves to. Check out the fab collection of baking trays here and guess what? They have a sale on too, right now! Sweet!

10. Rolling pin

Must have baking essentials every home baker needs includes a rolling pin

Roll, roll, roll that pin…gently down the dough!

One that you like getting your hands on and getting down and messy with. Make sure you get one that is wide enough to cover the width of the dough or icing you’ll be working with. And if you do a lot of cake decorating, it might make sense to also invest in a mini-pin for more intricate work.

So there you have it! Your go-to list of must have baking essentials every home baker needs. Are there any must haves you think we should have on this list? Tell us in the comments below!

Delicious Desserts… With a Con Affetto Twist! Part Deux

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Happy Saturday to all you awesome peeps! We hope you’re all having a fabulous start to your weekend and have begun it on the right note with a delicious Saturday morning breakfast… or brunch! And if you need any inspiration in that area, check out the diet tips 😉 we’ve been peppering our Facebook page with right here!

And once you’re done with that, take a look at our quirky dessert descriptions. We’re back as promised with Part Deux!

Do you have any funky dessert descriptions of your own? Bring ’em on! We’d love to hear from you and if they’re funky enough we may even feature them on the blog!

Delicious Desserts…With a Con Affetto Twist! Part One

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“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” Jim Davis

Yup, pretty much our philosophy when it comes to life. And desserts- which form such an integral part of our lives! We take our desserts very seriously, which is why when we look at regular, everyday desserts through the Con Affeto lens, they turn into something totally hatke! Don’t believe us? Take a look at regular desserts, the Con Affetto way!

We’ll be back tomorrow with Part Two of our funky dessert definitions, the Con Affetto way! Until then, remember, life is too short- so go ahead and eat that cake pop!

How to Make Marzipan: A Con Affetto Tutorial

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Sweet, creamy mountains of honey smooth marzipan with just the right crunch of almonds…mmmm! The festive season may be over (for now!) but as you can see, we are still feeling kinda marzipan-ny! Besides, it was Marzipan Day yesterday! Marzipan, also called almond candy dough, is a paste made of almonds, sugar, corn syrup and water (it may sometimes contain egg whites as well, though this version has to be used carefully for food safety reasons).

“Niederegger Marzipan is probably the most famous marzipan in the world! It is made in the historic town of Lübeck, Germany, which is world famous for its marzipan.”

Lubeck, Germany also known as Marzipan City!

Marzipan is most commonly used to decorate cakes or confections- though we like to munch our way through it candy-like too! 😉 It can also be dyed with different colours and used to decorate cakes and desserts. Remember those adorable little animals and figurines perched atop fancy cakes? Marzipan!

Learn how to make marzipan with our step by step tutorial! Our easy to follow guide will tell you all you need to know about this handy dessert must have.

Move over Play Doh, you can’t beat marzipan when it comes to fancy cake models!

“At the Niederegger Marzipan factory in Lübeck, there is a life sized display of statues made from marzipan!”

Given its versatility and very attractive good looks ( anyone who’s fallen in love at first sight with a perfectly marzipan-ned cake knows what we’re talking about!), marzipan is a handy ingredient to have around the home baker’s kitchen. And it’s even better if it’s home made marzipan! And guess what? It’s pretty easy to make marzipan, on your own!

Love at first sight with this gorgeously marzipan-ned cake!

“Did you know? Though Marzipan is often associated with Germany and Italy, its roots are in the Orient!”

Love your marzipan but clueless about how to whip up a batch? Worry not; just read our easy to follow tutorial on how to make marzipan below. You are guaranteed to marzipan your way into several cake loving hearts with our scrumptious marzipan recipe!

Your home made marzipan is ready! Dig in and enjoy!

Mmmm…..marzipan!

Loved this recipe? Have any marizpan or cake decorating recipes of your own that you’d like to share? Write to us!

‘Alpana Loves!’…Strawberry Shortcake! A new blog series and a slice of heaven…

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Hiya! We’re super excited today; any guesses why? It’s coz today’s blog post is not just any other blog post, its special! Today is the day we introduce to you, for the very first time, our co-founder and creative whiz…Alpana! ‘Creative’ is the word that instantly springs to mind when you think of Alpana. Whether it’s doing a simple craft project with her kids, planning a party or creating and crafting in the Con Affetto workshop, Alpana infuses creativity into everything she does. A bakerista par excellence, Alpana is happiest tinkering away in the Con Affeto kitchen, bringing many an innovative baking concept to life. We thought it would be fun to get Alpana to hang with us on the blog once in a way, and tell us about what’s the latest rocking the baking world. So here she is in the very first post of the ‘Alpana Loves’ series!

Over to YOU, Alpana!

Hey guys, I’m SO excited to be sharing my favourite baking stories with you all This time of the year has to be one of my favourites; it’s a mellow, reflective time, right after the flurry of the festive season, a time of new beginnings as we get into a new year. It’s also a time when you’re craving for just the right note of sweetness, after the overload of rich and heavy rum soaked Christmas fruitcakes and puddings. For just such occasions when you want something light and spongy and still satisfy that sweet craving without overindulging, I bring to you one of my own personal favourites- Classic Strawberry Shortbread.

We’re well into strawberry season now and I have fond memories of gorging on freshly picked strawberries with lashings of whipped cream. And when you’re in strawberry season, what better way to put those lovelies to use than bake up some Strawberry Shortcake? Straight from the kitchens of yore, this traditional dessert brings alive the freshness of strawberries and the tenderness of fresh cream, spooned over a flaky crust in an absolutely lip smacking combination. Trust me, you can’t go wrong with this one! Here’s my all time favourite recipe for Strawberry Shortcake. This is what you can find me digging into on a nippy January afternoon with a freshly brewed pot of tea. Do try it and let me know how it turns out!

Enjoyed this post? Watch out for our forthcoming series featuring the Bakerista Sisters; Alpana and Upasana, co founders and the force behind Con Affetto!

Cookie Bouquets: Baked Blooms of Joy!

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“A cookie a day…keeps sadness away!”

We’re not quite sure who said that, but it was probably someone who loves cookies as much as we do! Cookies sure have come a long way back from the early days when they were used as “cake testers”. Yup, back in the day bakers used cookies or “small cakes” to test the oven with small amounts of cake batter before baking the entire cake- that’s how the concept of a cookie first originated! From back then, to becoming many things to many people- a favourite dessert, an any time snack, great for on-the-go, chai’s favourite companion; cookies are here, there and loved everywhere! It’s no surprise then that enterprising bakers and lovers of edible bouquets soon came up with the concept of “cookie bouquets”. Cookie bouquets celebrate the coming together of two much loved and popular gifts, flowers and cookies and elevate them to a totally different, way funkier level!

Cookie bouquets are unique, creative and funky bouquets and make for a personalized gifting option

Gift a cookie bouquet and see the ‘cookie bouquet effect’ for yourself! Cookie Bouquet by Con Affetto

The original concept of cookie bouquets is often credited to Gwen Willhite, founder of Cookies By Design. From the first edible arrangements of custom shaped and hand decorated sugar and cinnamon brown sugar cookies on sticks arranged in baskets, cookie bouquets have come a long way. Today, from the baking and design to the decoration, cookie bouquets can be uniquely personalized to the recipient and occasion at hand. Here’s a fun look at how this deliciously delightful concept comes together:

Step 1: Choose your cookie!

Pick a cookie! Which one will it be?

Wanna go with the classic sugar cookie? Or is the snickerdoodle cookie more your style? Give it a twist with peanut butter cookies? Or chocolate chip cookies for lovers of chocolate? When you’re done with the flavour, pick your shape of choice. Will it be a heart shaped cookie or a balloon shaped one? Or would you rather go for stars, bunnies or tiara shaped cookies? Take your pick- if you can get your head around the dizzy assortment of choices, that is!

Step 2: Style your cookie!

Become a cookie designer for a day! Styling cookies is an art!

Choices, choices! Style your cookie with icing, frosting, sprinkles, candy melts, drizzle or dip in chocolate- you can’t go wrong with chocolate & cookies ;)…or just go for a hand painted cookie! After all nothing says “I care” better than a freshly baked, warm from the oven, customized hand decorated cookie.

Step 3: Pick your cookie accessories!

Shopping for cookie accessories has never been more fun ;)

Coz’ when you’re talking cookies, the more the merrier! That’s right, with cookie bouquets you get to accessorize your cookies too. What would you rather pick to accompany your cookies? From chocolate dipped crispy pretzels, melt-in-your-mouth marshmallows to an assortment of candies and chocolates, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Step 4: Put together your cookie bouquet!

Put it together for awesomeness! Your Cookie Bouquet is ready! Bro Bouquets by Con Affetto

Yup, you guessed it right- more choices! Select the most aesthetically pleasing arrangement for your cookie bouquet. From traditional bouquets wrapped in confetti kissed cellophane to boutrays (bouquets+ trays!) to gift baskets to personalized containers; you can personalize your cookie bouquet arrangement whichever way you like.

With their versatility and chic style, cookie bouquets make for the perfect gift for just about anybody. And whether its a new baby announcement; a wedding gift basket, a special anniversary or a just because occasion (yup, it sure IS a legit occasion 😉 ) cookie bouquets make the cut everywhere! So the next time you’re thinking of gifting someone a regular flower bouquet (B.O.R.I.N.G. Besides, what a waste of those pretty blooms!); or searching for a flower and cake delivery option (could you possible be any more BLAH?), think outta the box- think cookie bouquets!

Here are some of our favourite cookie bouquets to give you that added inspiration 😉

Emoji Cookie Bouquets!

Feeling emojional? 😉 Gift an Emoji Cookie Bouquet! (Image Courtesy: Cookies By Design)

If you love Emojis, you gotta love these Emoji Cookie Bouquets! The newest entrant on the cookie bouquet block, Emoji Bouquets are the perfect way to express yourself when you’re feeling particularly emojional;)

Sporty Cookie Bouquets

The perfect bouquet for those sporty occasions! (Image Courtesy: Cookie Bouquets)

Perfect for the sports stars in the family, these ‘Have A Ball’ cookie bouquets are sure to score and win hearts all around!

Get Well Soon Cookie Bouquets

A Cookie way to feel better! Get Well Soon Cookie Bouquets! (Image Courtesy: Shari’s Berries)

We’re all abuzz about this cute as a bumble bee Get Well Soon cookie bouquet! With its warm cheery buzz, it’s sure to help with the getting better process!

Unique; funky; personalized to the ‘cookie’ 😉 , do we even need a reason to gift someone these delightfully delicious cookie blooms? So, which cookie bouquet will it be for you today?

Con Affetto’s List of Must Try Desserts in 2016!

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“Life is uncertain- Eat dessert first.”– Ernestine Ulmer

That pretty much sums up our philosophy of life! Which is why we can often be seen beginning and ending meals with generous helpings of the dessert(s) of the day (or night)! 😉 It’s our very first post of a brand new year and what better way to wish all you awesome blog readers a better Happy New Year than with a specially sweet post? Here’s a list of MUST TRY desserts in 2016; some scrumptious sweet treats you simply must sink your teeth into in the coming year. And since we like to plan our desserts down to the “D”, we’ve got it all planned out for you with our very own month wise sweet treat planner of must try desserts:

Here’s wishing you all a fabulous New Year filled with good food, great friends and melt in your mouth desserts! Let’s toast to 12 gloriously sweet months in 2016

1. Gooey Chocolate Cake by Joy The Baker

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2. Gordon Ramsay’s Gooey Chocolate Cake

3. Gooey Chocolate Cake in Seconds: A Hug in a Mug!

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4. Nigella’s Gooey Chocolate Cake

5. Thoda Chocolate, Thoda Caramel

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The Difference Between Macarons & Macaroons!

Let’s begin with MACARONS!

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10 Must Have Baking Essentials Every Home Baker Needs!

1. A heavy duty stand mixer

2. The right spatulas

3. Measuring cups and spoons

4. Baking Sheets & Parchment Paper

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5. Oven thermometer

6. Mixing bowls

7. Cooling racks

8. Whisks

9. Cake pans

10. Rolling pin

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie.” Jim Davis

Your home made marzipan is ready! Dig in and enjoy!

You may also like: Cake Decorating Hacks That Will BLOW Your Mind!

Over to YOU, Alpana!

Enjoyed this post? Watch out for our forthcoming series featuring the Bakerista Sisters; Alpana and Upasana, co founders and the force behind Con Affetto!

Step 1: Choose your cookie!

Step 2: Style your cookie!

Step 3: Pick your cookie accessories!

Step 4: Put together your cookie bouquet!

Emoji Cookie Bouquets!

Sporty Cookie Bouquets

Get Well Soon Cookie Bouquets