Let's Bake! - Lapis Sarawak & Tartlets

Lapis Sarawak Cake as bridal gift for my nephew's wedding.

My first class this year, 'Cafe Cakes', featuring Red Velvet Cake, Banofee Cake & Whoopie Pies, was snapped up within 2 hours after posting. I had to open a second class on 25th Feb 2012, which is fully booked too. I thank you for that!

Banofee Cake was the hot favourite recipe!
Will post pics of these delicious cakes soon.
Meanwhile, if you have not 'like' my page, I would like to invite you to do so.

Just click on this link, and it will bring you to many deliciousness.
facebook.com/weddingcakesbysalwahomar

Thanks again to all those who have liked the page.

Here's my classes for March. If you would like to register, just email me (salwah), katsncakes@gmail.com

TARTLETS (2 seats left - 18feb2011)

Sat 3March 2012 • 2.30pm - 6.00pm
$50 (demo + hands-on)

These mini treats have endless to offer.
The pastry crust taught in this class is so versatile, you can freeze them or bake them weeks ahead.

RECIPES:
• Blueberry Cheese Tartlets - with blueberry cream cheese filling
• Fruit Tartlets - with custard pastry cream
• Caramelised Pecan Tartlets - crunchy nutty caramel flavour
• Almond Boat Streusels - crunchy tartlets that keep longer

HANDS-ON:
Making/baking/ filling and taking
home your own made tarts.

Bonus Recipies:
Srikaya Tartlets
Egg Tartlets

LAPIS SARAWAK (Class fully booked18feb2011, msg to be on waitlist)

Saturday 24 March 2012
• 2.30pm - 6.30pm
• $70 (demo + hands-on+ take-home)

Master the techniques and get essential tips on Lapis Sarawak. The techniques taught will enable you to comprehend any designs of Lapis Sarawak
The recipes given are simplified yet flexible to suit the different cutter size/ patterns. - something that’s never taught at any other class!

RECIPES:
• Lapis Sri Balas
• Lapis Mawar
• Rol Windmill
• Rol Diamond

• Rol Tulip

I will show you the mixing of the batter, baking it and assembling them. Afterwhich, you will 'hands on' assembling the Roll Sarawak designs, with much amusement and fun with fellow Lapis Sarawak enthusiasts! So join now! (8 seats available)

What you will learn:
• How to create different patterns according to different size of cutters
• Tips to varify flavours for different designs
• Assembling patterns

Get creative with fondant!

Frilly petals

Drapes and embossing

Cupcakes decorating

Learn all the techniques above and more, in this class 'Cake Decorating - Wedding Cakes & Cupcakes'. New dates will be on Sundays:

11 March 2012

1 April 2012

These ladies and their first 2-tier cakes. Check details below if you would like to learn decorating with fondant or email me, Salwah, at katsncakes@gmail.com

CAKE DECORATING - WEDDING CAKES & CUPCAKES (Hands-on) FEES: $200 ($100 deposit required) (include 1 cake, recipes and ingredients) You will Hands-on: • Cover 2 tier cake with sugarpaste • Decorating with sugarpaste - drapes, frills, flounces, cut out flowers & decorative techniques with fondant tools • Decorate Cupcakes with fondant. • Learn techniques on covering faults on covered cake and designing a wedding cake • Get tips on types of cakes and fillings suitable for wedding cakes & assembling techniques • Piping techniques

'Like' this page

I have a new page dedicated to my Wedding/Bridal Cakes gallery and baking classes.

Do visit and 'like' my page : http://www.facebook.com/weddingcakesbysalwahomar

For orders of cakes, kindly email me at katsncakes@gmail.com for quotes or enquiries.

Did this for my beloved nephew and his lovely bride, in January. The caricature cake topper was custom-ordered.

Bandung GH Universal

Last December, I had a fantastic time in Surabaya, Bandung and Jakarta. It's merely shopping and eating and be merry! The photos will be in the next few posts.

Oh, and in case you are wondering when my baking class will be for this year, the first class will be on 4th February. I'm hoping to get ready for new menu of 'Cafe Cakes', but I am still fine tuning the recipes.

And if you are wondering too, as why I've been hanging my aprons so long, I've actually been busy with wedding orders, and big one for my nephew who is getting married next week, and I am preparing a big pretty cake for him and his lovely bride.

Will post the photos, if they turn out nice. Hopefully they will! Meanwhile, enjoy these pics of Indon.

This is in Bandung, GH Universal Hotel. Its near the Lembang area. It's European architecture style is very fascinating. I love especially their roof-top dining area.

Breakfast every morning in Bandung at the scenic roof-top cafe.

The pretty bedroom. Only thing I don't fancy is that the floor is not carpeted.

Melbourne, I'm missing you!

I am now thinking of my niece in Melbourne, who had just given birth 2 days ago. It was a long wait for junior, and a challenging one for her and hubby. I am so happy for them.

As we were stranded at Perth during the June holidays, our Melbourne trip was cut short to 4 days. I didn't get to go Great Ocean, Ballarat, shopping in Melbourne town and everything else was cut short. That should call for another trip to Melbourne soon!

South Yarra shopping, just before we had dinner at a relative's house at Nottinghill.

Business people on the streets of Melbourne.

Near our apartment at Collins Street. Our first morning in Melbourne, going to Queen's Market.
Simple and cute cupcake shop.

Puffing Billy

Okay, this post was a few months outdated. But I really enjoyed it so much and missing it now, that I browsed my album, and just wanted to share it here.

This is the most fun train ride, Puffing Billy at Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.

You can hang and dangle your feet, enjoy the cool breeze and the magnificent views of the ranges.

There are a few stops. I took the train from Belgrave Station, stopped at Lakeside. There's nothing much at Lakeside, just a cafe, a river and a park. It was freezing cold, so I didn't take any photos there. Was sipping coffee at the Cafe while waiting for the next train back to Belgrave, the next hour.

How I wish to retire here! These old folks were having coffee when the train journey started, and they were still there when we were back! How relaxing!

If you are visiting Melbourne, don't give this Puffing ride a miss!

Cake Decorating Hands-on Workshop

This is my new mailer design! How do you like it? This November, I'll be having this class.

Mostly are fully booked, only 27Nov has a few seats left. My apology for my late posting. But if you are keen to attend, do email me at katsncakes@gmail.com and I will update you the new dates for next year.

I won't be having classes in December, as I will be away and busy with work too. So looking forward to next year for more interesting baking workshops!

CAKE DECORATING - WEDDING CAKES & CUPCAKES FEES: $200 Max 8 participants TIME: 12.30pm - 6.30pm DATES: (Sundays in November) 27 NOV - 1 Seat Avail, 1 Seat waiting list 20 NOV - FULL 13 NOV - FULL You will Hands-on: • Cover 2 tier cake with fondant/sugarpaste • Decorating with sugarpaste - drapes, frills, flounces, cut out flowers & decorative techniques with fondant tools • Decorate Cupcakes with buttercream & fondant. Various piping techniques taught. Demo: • homemade sugarpaste recipe • royal icing recipe • swiss buttercream recipe • decorating techniques with sugarpaste • piping techniques with buttercream/royal icing