Naruto Bday cake for Alex

This is the second cake for Alex Bday . Patrina wanted a heart shape.... something different.

Birthday Cake for Doris

Sandra Ordered the cake for her mom 60th Birthday. Had to plan for some design that suits the occation. Glad that her family liked it when they saw the cake.
Here is the feedback from Sandra sent via email

"Thank you for the fabulous cake!

Hello Izah

The cake was a great hit with all the people who came on Saturday! My mom was so happy and proud of her cake. She brought everyone to see it...and many people took pictures of it.
Not only was it beautiful to look at, it was also delicious to eat! Everyone enjoyed the cake so much! Thank you very much for making my mom's 60th birthday a very memorable one for everyone. You are the best!Thank you and will surely contact you in future for any parties I have. "
Sandra

Ben 10 Alien Force for Ahmad Sufi

Winx club bday cake for Alex

Ordered by Patrina for her daughter bday with cuppies to go along.

Hotel Cakes- Lychee/Longan Bavarian Cake

Thomas & Friends Bday cake

Ben 10 Alien Force - Dhiren

Winx Club Bday cake for Livia

Little Mermaid Bday cake for Aiyshah

I was actually fun when decorating this cake becos lots design and colourful. Testing my creativity.

Ben 10 Bday cake for Adrianna

Winx Club for Farah

Bread - Danish Pastry - Wk 12

Danish Pastry-Cinnamon Roll

Danish Pastry- Pin Wheel, Victoria & Pocket

Bread - Bread Plaiting - Wk 11

Bread Plait

Sweet Bun - Curry Chicken Filling

Bread - Flat Bread - Wk 10

Naan

Pita Bread

Bread - Christmas Bread - Wk 9

Bagels

Christmas Stollen Bread

Bread-Sour Dough - Festive Bread & Continental Bread

Focassia Bread

Bread - Rye Bread Sour Dough - Wk 6

Rye Bread Formulation
Ciabatta

Winx club Bday cake for Nur Dania

Nur Dania's mom booked a month ahead to secure the baking schedule which is very much prefered by most bakers.

Wedding souvenir cupcakes

This is specially ordered by Aini for her bro Sukarno solemnisation day.
Congratulations from Izahskitchen!!

Sesame Street Theme Bday Cake for Eva

This Eva 1st bday cake ordered by her mom...

Pandan Layered Cake

School holidays almost over..... the kids been asking for their favourite cake. Everytime they go to the famous bakery BS, they love this cake. So I asked them to help me and I guide them.... so this is it!!!

Naruto Birthday cake for Riyyan

Last year I made cuppies for Riyyan, Ram his mom my regular customer and friend..... Thanks Ram for the support!!

Ben 10 Alien Force birthday cake for Aadil

Ben 10 cake again..... top favourite!!!

Winx Club Birthday Cake for Tiara

This is specially requested by Tiara's mum for her 3rd birthday. 2 tier cake made by sponge cake and fresh cream

Ben 10 Alien Force.....!!

Couldnt recall how many B 10 AF I made but this one really touched my heart cos Raiyan dad, Anthony came all the way from Pasir Ris with his motorbike to collect the cake. I was a little worried cos its fresh cream cake not sure if it could take extra bumpy ride home.

Anyhow..... when it comes to fatherly love... I am sure the cake is in safe hands.

Transformers Animated Bday cake for Isaiah

Again last minute order. couldnt dissappoint a birthday wish......

Change some decor arrangements by adding sugarpaste as part of decor to enhance the outlook.

Barney cake for Farisha

Yati contacted me sometime in
April..... just to secure an order for her lil princess Farisha grand birthday party......

Glad they were pleased with the cakes and I personally liked it cos gaved me the chance to "play around" with vibrant colours......

Happy colour tones..... made birthday more merrier.

Transformers Animated Birthday cake for Mohd Aqil

This was last minute order from Ana all the way from Pasir Ris.... Thanks for the support came all the way to collect it.

Ben 10 Alien Force for June Hao

Layered with fresh cream and paste on edible image delivered to Compassvale in time for June's birthday.

I was really exhausted that forgot to take a shot of pics another set of cake for Isaac birthday cake ordered by him Mom Andrea 2ho came all they way from Tiong Bahru

Cupcakes to go along with for the kids in his class.....

Double birthday cake - Ben 10 and

It has been 2 long roller coster week for me as I had to juggle between interest and work. So finally managed to upload some pics for collection of the week.

This cake ordered for double birthday celebration for Carol and her son. She had sketch and specifically chosen the pixs which made very easy to fulfilled her request. This cake is simple yet as they say 'less is more' ..... thanks Carol.

Ben 10 Alien Force bithday cake for Dani Haziq

Norizan ordered this cake for Dani's 4th bday.... cuppies to along too.

Thomas Tank birthday cake for Farish

Yet another challernging cake.....

Cuppies to go along.

LV speedy Monoc for Agnes friend

When Agnes asked me if I could a 3D birthday cake i was really thrilled.

Ben 10 Alien Force bday cake

Elna ordered again his birthday boy.

Batman Birthday for Melvin

Vathsala ordered his bday cake along with the same theme.

Design credits to Mbk Peni.

Princess Birthday cake for Jamiemah.

Aini was happy to see the cake done up for her daughter birthday at Costa Sands......

Design credits to Mbk Peni

Winx Club Birthday cake for Roanne

Roanne mom wanted this for her daughter bday with soft cokour tones.

Bakugan Birthday cake for Irfan

Irfan is a fan of Bakugan, when I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his 9th Birthday, so I thought bought him the gift and specially made the cake for him.

Ben 10 Alien Force for Ralph.

Weigh 3.5kg, this cake specially delivered to Ralph home.I used buttercream this time to retain its stability.

Ben 10 Alien Force Birthday Cupcakes for Yusuf

This is a new design for Ben 10 series of cupcakes. Using Ben Alien Force images.

Birthday Cake for Tanya

Ordered by Radiah for her friend's birthday. Using buttercream specially ordered from Sun Lik store....

My B'day

Well, after making so many b'day cakes this time Hubby and the kids bought me Cookies and Cream cake.... not a fan of cheesecake.... but yummy.

Cake - Wedding Gift

Wan a nice young lady asked me if I could do an edible image cake for her best friend's wedding. Although it was a short notice I had to figure out what's best given the liberty of designing the cake myself.... I used buttercream and fondant flowers .

So what's good about this image is that its orignality and the high resolution.... thumbs up for the graphic designer.... made it easier for a baker to decorate the cake.

Ben 10, Ben 10, Ben 10!!!!

Whenever I pick up a call these day... "Can you do a Ben 10 cake....?" Well this Ben 10 cake weighs 3.5kg all the way delivered to airport T1 cos little Skyler celebrated his 5th birthday. Glad that his mom said he loves the cake and cuppies.

I used vanilla sponge cake layered with fresh cream and the airbrush technique. Use the younger version of Ben 10...... to match Skyler's age.

Ben 10 Alien Force Birthday for Ryan

Ryan mom's ordered this for his 7th birthday so I modified a little with the Ben 10 A F logo in the middle.

Bread-Pre Fermentation (liquid Fermentation)

The advantages of liguid ferment are its flavour, texture and shelf life.



This is Continental French Bread using 10% of Rye Flour during the pre fermentation.

Holland Bread using Rice flour paste to get the effects.

Vienna Bread

Winx Club Birthday Cake

I kinda like this one cos its not buttery but using fresh cream instead and using airbrush system save time mixing icing clours.

21st Birthday Cake

Siong Yong ordered the cake for his friend celebrating 21st birthday. He wanted red and white roses theme. Had to sketch a to picture his idea and this what Ive com up with.

Ben Ten Alien Force Bday cake for Deva

This is a last minute order,

however managed to complete it in time along with other cakes.

Glad that Deva loves the cake.

Bread - No time Dough System

Mexican sweet bun. Using Frozen dough method after shaping blast freeze, pack and seal . Ready for thawing, proofing and baking.

Cheese Mayo Sausage Bun

Raisin and Walnut Sweet Bun - Frozen dough can be kept for 6 mth.

Bread- Par Baked (Brown and Serve)

This French Bread used Rye flour (french style) using par baked used by many bakers and saves time.

After cooling ready to be wrapped and frozen. Thawed and baked as and when needed.

Transformers Animated Birthday Cake

Daniel's mum said he likes Transformers, so I asked my son to pick the famous characters in Transformer Animated to decorate the cake. Using fresh cream and spongecake.

From top view..... also using air brush another idea from my sifu Tan See Fong.

Izahskitchen not only customised cake but customised boxes (hand made)

BEN 10 Alien Force Birthday Cake

Yet another Ben 10 birthday cake. Nur Qistina's love Ben 10, so her mom wanted to motivate her for exams gave her this cake for her birtjday.

I incorporated chocolate moulding for the ornaments.

Bread - Fiber Bread and Liquid Fermentation

Made of grains of cereal, mostly higher absorbtion of water and not so much oven spring.

Sweet Bun using Liguid Fermentation.

Ben 10 Alien Force Birthday Cake 1

This week I am really honoured to have the opportunity to bake a birthday cake for Marianne Doele 's daughter. Since it's for a girl, so I decided to add some flowers as borders for the cake.

Noticed the Ben Tennyson is all grown up teenager as shown in the latest Ben 10 Alien Force. I had to join my son to watch an episode of the Ben 10 to really understand the show, we deliberated on the show and designs, so I guess its just not baking but understanding the theme itself.

Ben 10 cake is getting a top in the list these days.....

Ben 10 Alien Force Birthday Cake 2

This is made for Jun Shyann, his mom says he likes Ben 10..... I guess BEN Tennyson is popular these days!! I've come up with another set of design.

Bread - Wholemeal Bread

Its bread making time again, this week wholemeal bread.... good for your digestive seasons. One point to note the water absorbtions for wholemeal meal bread is higher compared to white bread.

Butterfly Theme Birthday Cake

Specially ordered by Safedah for her daughter's 1st Birthday. Weighs 3kg with chocolate soft moist cake with busketweave piping .

Ben 10 Birthday Cake

Birthday Ben 10 cake ordered by Cynthia for her son's birthday. Due to the warm weather got to do the cake early morning......

Bread Making

Pan Bread - white sandwitch Bread

Sausage Bun

Hamburger Bun

Hot Dog Bun

Mixing, Proofing

Mickey Mouse and Friends Birthday cake

Yet another challenging cake to create, took me the whole Sat afternoon. Tried my best to come up with something she wanted got the ornament from a Batam Trip... cake supplies shop. Ordered by Mariana for her son's 1st Birthday, nice lady..... felt a little stress when I delivered to her grand birthday party she had for her son compared to my amateur cake. Designs credit to Cakeit!!

Cake packaging for transportation.

Pastry-Peach Egg Tartlets

Well this week ends another Pastry Module, after 5 mths of weekly lessons.... there goes all my weekends. Coming soon in June will be another exams......

Ben 10 Birthday Cupcakes

Another set of Ben 10 cuppies made for Tyna for her son's birthday.

Teacher's Farewell Cake

Cake made of fondant, edible image specially for Nana's teacher on her farewell day.

Wrestlemania Birthday Cake

Its been a while since I last update, just like to publish some of the pics or projects.... Wow its been a hectic... juggling interest and career life.
Anyway this special design cake ordered by Yany for her son Amirul 12th birthday. It took alot of planning and research.... I must say I turned from zero to hero knowledge about Wrestlemania. Cake made of butter cream and fondant..... of coz John Cena's pic.... hope he likes it when he sees his pic on the cake... haha since it was also 25th Anniversary of Wrestlemania on 5 Apr 09.

Winx Club Birthday Cake

I asked Yasmine what type of cake she wanted for her 7th birthday cake, and she immediately said "Winx club". So we celebrated her birthday so joyful with a cake made of stacked fondant, edible image and cuppies to go along.

20th Shape Birthday Cake

This cake ordered by an interesting girl wanted fondant cake with the figure 20. Fondant cake even though less messy is much sweeter compared to ordinary butter or fresh cream cakes.

Disney Princess Castle Cake

Once a upon a time...... oh well this castle cake specially ordered by Teresa for her 3 year old daughter's birthday. Actually these days I felt that its getting more and more challenging to design a cake..... For this castle cake, the classic mould was imported from US (cost me a big BOMB!! actually)... I have incorporated the airbrush, sablon, edible image and piping technique. Lucky me got's Rahim colleague Nessie bought the ornaments from Jakarta.

Hollander Tarts

Children Birthday Cakes- Strawberry Shortcake

Cake of sponge layer with buttercream and coated with Fondant. Ordered by Anne for her 3 yr old niece Kiara.

Thanks to Mbk Liza for the tips and advise on the stacked cake.

Birthday Cake

Birthday cake ordered for Myat.... from Myanmar..... she prefer red and the flower motives....

Pastry- Puff and Choux Pastry

This is combination of choux and puff pastry plus caramel sugar decor.

Choux pastry baked and fried.

Children Birthday Cakes- BEN 10

Despite the busy week, managed to fulfilled orders for birthday BEN 10 cake. Mrs Toy called if I could do a birthday cake with the BEN 10 theme for her son's Wilson 7th birthday. Delivered her cake this morning..... and she said "Fantastic!' when she saw the cake..... and I felt all the hard work paid off after hearing her comments.

Birthday Cupcakes With Names Inscriptions

Jessamine ordered this for 16th Birthday. She wanted all her friend's name (guests) onto each cupcake. Did an airbrush colour to match her requirement close to "shocking pink'.

Tinker Bell Birthday Cakes for Vanessa

Once a upon a time...... well this is no fairy tale.... but one evening Yasmin (Indonesian residing in Spore) asked me if I could do a Tinker Bell theme for her princess Vanessa's birthday. I wasnt very sure initially cos I guess her expectiation would be very high since she comes from.... where Indonesian are great cake decorators. After much discussions...... tried getting the ornaments from US... guess what wanted the shipping tripled the price of goods..... but had to cancel cos it couldnt reach on time for the birthday. I had spent the night getting things done. Had to drive carefully during the delivery day.... to Great World City..... wow so stress the Tinber Bell fell backwards..... slight accident but managed to touch up a little. Yasmin saw the cake said.... "you did a great job!!". That was a relief for me.... and the Izahskitchen could live happily ever after (at least for now).

Cupcakes to go along.....

Gohan- Birthday cake for Aakif

Another edible image birthday cake ordered by Hidayu for her son's 6th birthday.

Pastry-Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House as class workshop..... not as easy as contructions of real house I guess....

Crazy About Cupcake Decor Workshop

This week seven students joined my cupcake decor class. Dorothy, Jun, Khafisah, Noraini, Dewi... opps forgot again 2 other student's name... They came all the way from Jurong, Tampines...AMK. We all had a fun time decorating the cuppies and lots of laughter. I am really proud that all of them came with high sprits, very enthusiatic and very talented.... just constant practise and they will be good decorators

After a long day.....

Well, Izahskitchen is where I share my knowledge in baking, decorating and make friends.... come join us!!!

Pastry-Squares- Fruit Puff Pastry and Chocolate Walnut Tarts

Yum... Yumm Puff Pastry with custard filling and decorated fruits.... served chilled.

Chocolate Walnut Tarts.... not so sweet.

TinkerBell Cake & Cuppies

These were ordered by Yasmin.... samples for her daughter's birthday.

Cuppies to go along....

Birthday and Valentine's Day Cake decorating Class

Happy Valentine's Day to those who celebrate them!! This week in conjunction with Valentine's Day 4 enthusiast bakers joined me in cake decorating. Dorothy, Susan, Dewi and Nura..... all with different image concept..... but we all had a good time decorating!

Pastry-Apple Strudel (Austrian) & Petite Chicken Patties

Petite - Puff pastry with chicken filling... yum yum

This version Apple Strudel originates from Austria. The dough skin is pulled till translucent..... reminds me of how the "mamaks' spin the roti prata dough in the air.... that how this the dough showed be and filled with apple filling.... rolled with towels just like swiss roll method and there you are.... flaky crispy.... right from the oven.

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is here again! So the kids and I spent the afternoon decorating some cookies for our this week's snacks.

What a way to spend a quality and quantity time with your family....... Come join our kids and parents March school holidays cookie decorating events....... Email for enquiries.

NCC Donut Week

In conjunction with NCC Donut Week.... Izahskitchen supports the week long donut week. Please to say Ibu Fatmah donut recipe is excellent.
One of the best I have tried so far......

Look at Yasmine's smile all thumbs up...... long live donut!!!

NCC POTATO DONAT

By Fatmah B

Ingredients

500 gr flour

50 gr milk powder

11 gr instant yeast

200 gr potato boil

100 gr sugar

75 gr butter

½ tsp salt

4 egg yolk

100 ml water

Pastry-Swiss Onion Tart & Cheese Patties

This version of Savoury Pastry called Swiss Onion Tarts quite similar to Quiche. Yummy when its eaten hot

Cheese Patties..... kids loves it hot.

Cartoon Drawing cake-SpongeBob SquarePants

This technique of cartoon drawing on cake called Sablon... usually buttercream is used but I tried it on piping jel and it worked.

Strawberry Cake

Well, its been quite a long busy week..... juggling work life balance. This cake specially ordered for farewell gift.... a staff from WS. Asked him to sellect from my collection of cookbooks by Kevin Chai. Did some modifications and "wa lah!"..... topped with fresh cream and strawberry fillings.

Pastry-Tuna and Cheese Puff

The usually tuna puff pastry..... but this one topped with cheddar cheese.

This is how you twist the pastry for cheese sticks

Nice golden brown..... so remember if you have excess pastry dough this is what you can use them for...... Cheese Sticks..... kids love them

Cupcakes - Ben 10 (Airbrush)

This time Mabel ordered another set of cuppies for his son Joel, so this time I decided to do an airbrush.... technique taught by my sifu Tan See Fong. Airbrush technigue actually saves time and excess buttercream after mixing colour. All you need is to prepare the plain cuppies and colour them with airbrush.

Pastry-Pithivier and Canolli

Bon Apetite!!! Bonquor!!
Almond filling Pithivier originates from France...... this pastry recipe uses butter instead of pastry margarine. More healthier..... no trans fat but needs to refrigerate each fold. Five minutes before baking time to sprinkle icing sugar and re bake till the glossy look.



Canolli.... originates from Italy... Sicily. With cream filling custard.... choc chips. The dough is deep fried and later dipped with chocolate on each sides and piped with filling. Taste like ice cream.... another Italian dessert.... Mamamia!!!

Happy New Year (Gong Xi Fa Cai)

Here wishing all my Chinese friends "Gong Xi Fai Chai". One of the unique thing about Singapore is that whenever there is a festive day it is celebrated amongst all races in harmony. A chance which I will not missed.

Yu Sheng..... time to Loh Hei..... toss the higher the better.... to bring luck and prosperity.

Decorating ideas for CNY and Valentine's Day

I figured going to be busy week in Feb 09, planning and preparing for a Valentine Cupcake decorating class for a group of youths.

Cupcakes with extended family inscriptions

Ram wanted cupcakes to celebrate her grandmother's birthday. She requested that all her aunties and uncle's name endorsed on each cupcakes. It sounded easy for me at first but took me quite a while to come out with the appropriate design. In cake decorating 3 important factor applies
1) colour (not more than 3 colour -contrast and harmony)
2) Design is in relation with size and height of cake
3) lettering matches the size of cake

Unlike children's birthday cake, these are for extended family so I come up with bouquet flower theme.... a gift of love to dearest grandma....

Ben 10 Birthday Cupcakes

These cupcakes inspired by the super hero cartoon character Ben 10. As usual the edible standing image coupled by matching theme colour for Mabel's son Joel 6th birthday. Kids love the chocolate candy.....

Transformers Animated- Standing Image

Just like to share my creation of yet another standing image..... Syakir's favourite cartoon character now... Animated Transformers.... Bumble Bee, Optomus Prime, etc. I am getting use to Fresh Cream now..... got some tips on how to keep cream cream stable even though it's outdoor.

Actually I would like to thank Mbk PRespati who always gives me inspirations... her "karya luarbiasa" that encouraged me to explore more and more. Mbk recently hospitalized and just came out from the ICU, I pray to ALLAH that she will have a speedy recovery.

Thomas & Friends Tank Birthday cake

Valerie ordered 3 types of birthday cakes for her son's Jovenn 6th birthday. Glad that the kids love it....

Caraway crackers & Savoury Petite Four

Savoury Petite Four is the family of Chou Pastry...... since it is savoury lots spices and tomato paste is use. Unless cream puff the filings are usually like tuna and Egg cream fillings.

Caraway cream crackers....rolled into thin and cut with diamonds or square shape filled with herbs.

Channel 8 News @ Izahskitchen

Just like to share the Channel 8 News reporter who drop by Izahskitchen on to cover the story 2009 Chinese New Year goodies.

So on 23 Jan 09, finally at 3pm I got a call from the Mediacorp telling me to look out for the news. It was broadcasted 4 times.... 2 (Ch 8) & 2 (Ch U).

Strawberry Shortcake

This is her "back to School' cake.... 2009 her first year in Primary One. One of Yasmine's favourite character... strawberry shortcake. She has always love cream cakes, so I made sponge cake layered, strawberry and fresh cream. Some mirror gel to bring some shiny look on the cake.

LV Chocalate and Walnut Brownie

I kinda find this idea instanteously cos I felt too plain with just ganache as topping. Decide to add on edible image.. to enhance the cake a litte.
So if you think you cant afford LV bag.... you still can afford Lv bag.... i guess.

These are made for Rahim's colleague Nessie a thank you for helping to buy baking items all the way from Jakarta. With Strawberry topping....

Bride and Groom Cookie

Made some samples for wedding gifts -Bride and Groom theme.

Christmas Orders! Orders!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Especially to my faithful customers, so this is the final orders for Christmas. My last assignment ended at 6pm on the Eve of Christmas, Sue managed to receive her goodies including her pineapple tarts and Dahlia biscuits (hmm feels like Hari Raya) just on time.

All packed and ready to deliver.

This one is special, a customer wanted raisins and chocolate chips... well had to experiment it and turned out good.

Raisin Butter cake with fondant. Christmas Ganache Log Cake.

Butter Cake (Chiffon Style)

A tip on any butter cake using sugar batter method is not to overmix, so most butter cake uses additional step which is the chiffon style to get that soft chiffon texture cake.

Edible Image Wedding Cupcakes

I am really excited about this week's project. One day at my office pantry my friend Geraldine told me about her friend Marina (the bride). And the next day Marina actually offered me to be the food photographer for my goodies. So I thought perhaps we wait till after her wedding.... then 2 weeks ago Marina asked me if I could do a 3 tier wedding cupcakes with the cartoon edible image of her and the groom.

I asked her what was her theme and she said white and silver. So I had to come with something to show her if she like the standing image of the bride and groom on a cupcake. She gave me the green light and wow I had to find my resources for the decor.

Actually there are a few people I like to thank for supporting me throughout this project especially my dad (for being the runner and ideas and comments of decorating the tiers), hubby (edible image with less supervision able to help complete task), mum (accompanying me doing the swirl.... 300 times.... I think by now if I close my eyes I know where to turn my nozzle...hahah). My friends Noraini (for the wonderful tiers), Siti and Mas for helping me to clear up after the wedding... even though we just finish our class late nite).

I was actually surprise when a baking friend told me that the article about Marina came out in the Sunday Times. Even though the reporter did not mentioned the baker for the cupcakes, I felt very honoured she spotted my work and even though a line that said "cupcakes specially decorated with their cartoon avartar" that was enough for me.

Pastry-Spiral Flaky Curry Puff

Cake Module 1 - Brownie

This is the 5th and final lesson for Cake Module 1. Three new students tagged to the class, namely Hong Wen, Dewi & Siti. I am amazed at how interested Hong Wen is in baking. He is 17 yr old young guy, I can see with great future in baking if he pursues further.

Christmas Log Cake - Workshop

The weekend ended with yet again high note. It's again a busy week for me as usual. Glad that the orders are delivered on time and workshops went smoothly. Rubiah stayed on after the muffin class to attend a private class on Christmas Log cake. So this is her log cake

This extra one..... is a special gift to a long time colleague Ms Wong and her team who has supported me all the way. Thank you.

Cake Module 1 - Muffins

This is the 4th lesson under the Cake Module 1. Topic covered muffins. Do you know why it is called Muffins and not cupcakes? Dont just bake it... know the difference!!

Blueberry and chocolate chip muffins

Pastry-Cats Tongue, Choco Chip & Oats

Cat's Tongue

Chocolate chips cookies

Oats meal cookies

The Cupcake Decorating Workshop

The cupcake decorating hands on workshop attended by Yati, Rubiah, Noraidah, Momtaz & Zubaidah. We had a great time decorating and creating some techniques of cake decor.

Christmas tree, rose and clown

Baby shower, shells, princess in a garden

Sunflower and edible image

The cupcake Courier

One day, I discovered the interesting cupcake courier and decided to make enquiries about it. Although I had to get it from Australia, immediately the cupcake courier company - Ms Karen emailed me the details.

Her service is excellent 5*star.... so if you are interested pls email her
thecupcakecompany@bigpond.com





In my opinion it is a good way to transport your cupcakes for picnics, parties.... cupcakes on delivery.... why not!! It can transport 36 cupcakes just like your briefcase.

Rainbow-Sponge Cake

Just before Hari Raya Haji I decided to bake something from my Mum's old recipe book. Hmmm I thought I saw an interesting drawing from her cookbook and asked her about it.

The marble effect.... My children love the soft sponge cake....

Christmas Fancy Decorated Cookies

This is a gift pack consist of Christmas fancy decorated cookies ordered by Ms Wong for her travel agent partnership.

Well, in the festive seasons another source of revenue, you can get your family members to help out. Another quality time.... plus $$$

Ms Wong and friends order the Gingerbread boy and girl. I let the kids decide on the costumes for the cookies

Swiss Roll

These gorgeous and beautiful swiss roll done by Sadiah whom attended my Cake Module 1 workshop. Now she is confident about her swiss rolls. I extracted her feedback recently.


Hi Izah, I’ve tried the swiss roll and I’m very satisfied with the result. Your method of using the rolling pin to roll is very useful, it turned out to be nicely rolled. Thank you very much to share us with this good method.

Basic Sponge and cake decor

Sponge cake by Hani

It has been a roller coaster week for me,with final module practical exams on 3 Dec 08.... (ended with a happy note) although I didnt sleep for 48 hrs due to work commitment (month end closing... lucky the essence of chicken helped me thru,,,,,). I must say the other day... someone posted me a question " how I managed my role as a mother, full time job, part time instructor and a student myself?" Well my answer is very simple.... time management and it is not the quantity of time you spent with your love once it is the quality time..... I am glad that my family has been very supportive in career path and my passion for baking.

Anyway to end the week, Hani a cheerfull - full time tutor had a private class in my kitchen. She is always generous with her smile wanted to learn on basic sponge cake, so while waiting the cake to bake.... I had a chance to demo to her how to ice the cake.... and some basic cake decorating.

Pastry- Biscotti & Paris Sticks

Biscotti made of generous amount of spices, fruit and nuts. You could take the cinnamon... freshly out from the oven.

Nope this is not eclairs.... this is made of biscuits pasrty... sandwich with raspberry jam and dipped into chocolate ganache. My children love them.....

Birthday Novelty Cake

Last 29 November 08, 4 students namely Rozita, Junaidah, Yattie and Rubiah joined my cake decorating class. The class was filled with fun jokes and laughter here and there, mostly it was their first time in cake decorating. Teachniques for piping of rose was introduced.

Hmmm... in my opinion I thought they are good I must say....

Hands on cake decorating.

Princess theme by Rozita

Strawberry shortcake birthday theme by Junaidah

Vogue..... you go girl!! Edible image cake by Yati

Parenting.... mother of the year? An award all mothers has already won in their childrens heart. Why not express it in a cake....

Cartoon Drawing Cake

Another decorating ideas..... this will certainly impressed the kids.

Short Pastry- Sweet Pies

Baked Cream Pie, with blueberry filling... yum,, yummy!!!

Swiss Apple Royale. Filled with green apple baked with raisins.... and cream sweet version of Quiche.

Linzer Torte... with raspberry jem and crust made of hazelnut powder.

Christmas Cupcake and Fancy Decorated Cookies

Gingerbread boy and girl drawn by Irfan and Yasmine. What a fun way to spend the school holidays.

Christmas just round the corner again. So I thought what a best way to fill up the school hols with the kids decorating christmas cookies for their mums orders.

Cupcakes for corporate gifts. Some customers wanted it as their company event activities in the spirit of Chritsmas.

Cake Module 1 - Chiffon Cake

This week we covered topic on Chiffon Method. Personally the baking sessions has so far been meaningful to me. It has expanded my circle of friends a has not only did we discussed but exchange ideas. One example was while waiting for the chiffon to cool for 2 hrs, I had a chance to sit and talk to Momtaz who was once an early childrenhood teacher. It is really amazing how much knowledge she has on childhood development. I guess I've gained best of both worlds.....

Mango and Pandan flavoured Chiffon Cake.

With Rubiah using the Baby belling oven, extended time is required to achieve the actually baking time. Like they all say "get to know you oven".... as the temperature and baking time varies from oen oven to another.

Thanks giving for Irfan.

Made out of glutionous rice and it is eaten with curry chicken. I've decorated with some pipe mashed potatoes as roses and borders. Another decorating ideas.

Pastry- Fruit Tartlets

Fruit Tartlets using Pastry Margarine. With Pastry margarine dough is more crunchy. Chocolate coating to prevent moist absorbtion to the dough.

Mini Fruit Tartlets

Hollander Fillings

Hollander Filling Tartlet

Pastry - Sweet and Savoury Tarts

Walnut filling tarlet.

Pumpkin Filling tarlets.

Cake Module 1 - Butter Cake (Marble)

This week's topic Butter cake using Sugar Batter Method. The points to look out for butter cake is during the creaming process. Avoid over mixing and while creaming the fat ensure that scraping on the sides of the mixing bowl is done regularly.

Best is to cut the cake when it is completely cool enabling it absorb enough moisture.

Decorating Ideas

Birthday cake using Buttercream with drawings.

Christmas Fruit Cake with Fondant

Birthday Cake!!!

Meet Samuel my youngest student so far.... One day Samuel found me from the net and called me to check if we could bake together a birthday cake for his girlfriend. I immediately said Ok and discussed the type of cake he prefered.


One afternoon he dropped by my kitchen and both of us came up with a Chocolate Truffle cos I said that was my speciality and repeat orders. While having conversation with him I discovered that Samuel is an intelligent and mature young man despite his age. We exchange ideas on how to plan time management on studies and gave me good tips on how to do well for Syakir Primary school matematics.

Hmmm... look how dedicated Samuel is in his cake decorating!!! Wish his ambition come true to be a doctor someday. Glad that I met him!!

Book Shape Cake - Yasmine K2 Graduation

Finally, today Yasmine ended her pre-schools days and preparing herself into a new environment of academic. I have long promised her a graduation cake, so work up 3am in the morning (cool weather) and a quite kitchen icing her graduation cake to be shared with her fellow K2 friends at the PCF centre.

The cake is topped with edible image taken on her graduation day with the guest of honour Mr Hawazi Daipi. Did some blue and red borders with Tan See Fong air brush.

Cake Module 1 - Beginners (Lesson 1)

Last weekend 9 Nov 08, was the 1st lesson conducted for Cake Module 1. 7 students (1 on MC) joined me namely, Noraini, Noraidah, Saadiah, Rubiah, Yee, Momtaz & Zubaidah. They came as far as Tampines and Marine Parade. We had 2 sessions ans I must say its quite challenging as an intructor to incorporate teaching teachnique for different level of hands on skill from the participants. Overall the session went smoothly, rectifications was done immediately and some discussion and theory in order to achieve the best results.

The making of sponge cake or all in utility cake.

The making of swiss rolls.

Finale..... Cakes!! Cakes!! Cakes!!

Well it has been a long evening, its the finale for the cake workshop presentation. Everyone was happy with their cakes. So the moment of truth day will be 26 Nov and 3 Dec 08. Yes exams is round the corner again.

My final presentation. Black Forest cake.

This is a practice session for the coming exams. Roses are made of Marzipan.... and I guess I've got more skills how to make it looks alive... thumbs up again... Thanks guys.

Happy Birthday Ayah!!!

29 Oct 08, was 'ayah's birthday. So made this lovely Chocolate Truffle to celebrate with. Got a watch for ayah... and he was so happy!!!

Birthday Cake for Linda

Milicent ordered the Chocolate Truffle to surprise her boss on her birthday. She wanted her bosses name to be inscripted. So had to use the piping gel to overwrite on the truffle to make the effect stand out. Happy birthday Linda!!!

Creme Caramel and Creme Brulee

Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu Friends!!!

This is creme caramel. Made caramel (sugar & water) boiled till thicken. Fresh cream boiled and added into whisked egg yolk and baked on Bain Marie and later chilled. Great for hot humid day dessert.

Creme brulee in a ramekin dish.

Mousse Dessert

This week's class project, mousse dessert. There are several ways to present the dessert on of which in a platter with the tulip casing and decorated with sauce like mango or raspberry. One of the favourite would be in the plastic cups.

Progress Practical Test 3- Bavarian Cream cake

Yet another nerve wracking day... exams ended with high note. We did the Bavarian cream cake. Cake decorated with finger sponge and top with peach and cherries. Brought it to office and all thumbs up..... guess I passed their taste buds.

Book shape Cake for Gift

I had only one hour to finish decorating this cake in time for hubby to bring it to an "hari raya open house event". Decorating ideas methods - Tan See Fong with Rich fresh cream and teachnigue of air-brush.

Christmas Fruit Cake

This Rich Fruit cake covered with marzipan and coated with sugar and royal icing as the decorated snow falls. The ornaments are made of Marzipan-snowman, penguin and christmas tree.

Tiny Fruit yellow Bean

Well check it out, this is another type of tiny fruit ornaments made from the yellow beans popular dessert from Thailand called look choop. Spent the Hari Raya Eve just to do this.... unique desserts.

Tiny fruit pastry Ornament

While I was flipping my mum recipe book the other day, I asked her about this unique pastry which she learned during her younger days. Just to share this was my first time trying it..... so the next time I will try making the pastry basket.

Raya Goodies

Finally, the last batch of raya goodies for delivery and collection ended on 29 Sep 08. We reached home almost 1 am. Thanks to hubby and dad who helped on the delivery as well.

Christmas Yule Log Cake

Well, no its not Christmas yet, but this is one of the assignment for this week. All the ornaments we hand made by sugar dolls and marzipan.

Hari Raya Cookies!!!!!!!!

Blueberry Tart. I went to Bakewell ingredients store the other day, saw the "blueberry filling for cookies" and later remembered Ita's Delight was also conducting the class for blueberry tart. Since I didnt have the recipe, decide to create my version of the blueberry tart and to my surprise my brother love it.

Dahlia cookies

Strawberry Lovely

Green Lace cookies

Petites Fours

For the past 2 weeks we practised on Petite Four cakes. Petites Fours-A French term used to describe a multitude of small daity confections and biscuits - no longer than one or two bites most commonly served with the coffee at the completion of dinner or lunch. The word Petite means little and Fours means oven in French. Carefully observe the importance of layering jam, marzipan as a lamination between the cake base and fondant. The proper procedure of melting the fondant and steps to achieving to consistency and gloss. For topper we used marzipan ornaments..... fruits, royal icing... it up to your creativity.
For the base we used heavy Genoese, the texture is lesser crumbs compared to butter cake and the method of whipping the eggs and sugar is slightly different, at the intial stage we manually eat the egg on a double boil which is also known as Sabayong.

You can also decorated it with chocolate decor designs.

Hari Raya project 1-Pineapple Tarts

Its almost endless making the pineapple tarts to accomodate the orders. Each piece is carefully weigh and shaped and trims at the edges.... the traditional way of making tarts with generous amount of fillings..... oh no molds please......

All ready to bake.....

Couldn't remember how many pieces I stared molding in 1 day..... 1000???

Hari Raya Cupcakes

I've come up with a corporate gift this Hari Raya.... cupcakes. Its decorated with "ketupat" and green & yellow theme.
Yasmine... excitedly waiting to get a bite of the cupcakes.

So if you think you got no clue what to bring for your in-laws this Raya.... try the cupcakes.

Birthday Cupcakes

Arfah, wanted a Power Ranger theme for her son's classmate. So the theme was multicoloured cupcakes. Glad that the family enjoyed them.
Here all packed....

Here is here feedback via sms:-

"Hi Kak Izah... have eaten the cakes... its tasty... moist n rich..gd comments fm my family members too"

Thank you for your support!!!.... Izah

Hari Raya project 1

Despite the sad news today - the passing of my cousin, I stole the extra time to fulfill my what I wanted to cover this weekend. Even though there are ready made pineapple tart fillings in the market, I choose to do it the traditional way, just like my mum did since 50 yrs ago. So as usual this festive, I will open my mum's 50 yrs recipe book to do the traditional tarts, daliah, marble cakes, caramel cakes, wajik, dodol,,,,, etc.

Thanks to mum my mentor, who never stop encouraging to bake.......... I once heard people said the best way to sing is just simple singing, and I guess when you apply it to baking the best way to bake is from your heart.

Baked and Chilled Cheesecake

Chilled blueberry cheesecake has a sweet pastry based together with blueberry marbled effect. I've decorate it with chocolate designs as the trimmings
This Oreo Baked Cheesecake. the based was made from crushed oreo biscuits mixed with soft butter. The filling was also made of pieces of oreo biscuits.

Fruit Flan Cake

Its the end of August 08, and Ramadhan is approaching. To all Muslim friends.... "Selamat Berpuasa!!"

So for this week we covered on Fruit Flan. The base for this cake is made of Sweet pastry and the cake is sliced into 2 and spread with custard and finished with fruit decoration. The technique of arrrange and slicing mango should be thin andproportion, looks easy but need lots of practise....!!

Another Teacher's Day.... my friends said... we did this to kill the time. So I guess what a better way to dedicated it on Teacher's Day.

Birthday and Teacher's Day cupcake

I made this cupcakes ordered by Ram for her niece. She wanted the "Princess" theme so pink and some pastel colours would go with it.

Another sets of cupcakes for Teacher's Day celebration, individually packed. Hmmm...... to all the teachers..... Happy Teacher's Day!!! (including myself..... hahaah!)

Mango Mousse Cake

Yet another marathon week for me, the week ended on a happy note with Mango Mouse Cake. Desserts anyone?

Made of sponge based mixture, mousse cream based custard flavoured mango puree and decorated by finger biscuits as collar for the mousse. As topping, I used grapes and strawberry and designed chocolate decor effects. Another mouth watering dessert for a hot day!!

Lapis Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Lapis Strawberry Ice Cream is made of both Strawberry and Vanilla Ice cream powder and real ice cream. Yes! you can bake ice cream.... The cake is done by grilling each layer by 2 layered of Vanilla followed by 2 Strawberry flavour and repeating the process until the last batter showing the layering effects.

One of the most 'delicate cake making' has to the family of Lapis Cake (traditional Asian Layered cake). The cake appearance and taste should be moist, technique of layering consistent, grilling each layer and finally the taste of fusion in it. When Rubiah had requested for this class-Lapis Strawberry Ice cream cake, I was thinking to myself... wow not an easy cake. So I had to carefully planned that it's fully hands-on class so that I can evaluate it immediately and give the fullest technique of baking it.

Three student joined me this week, Rubiah, Siti and Ain. Girls.... there more rooms for improvement, always practise and keep up the good work!!

Opera Cake Workshop

Two new students this week, Beth and Han together with Ain, Nadiana (now I get your rite!) and Kak Siti joined my Opera Cake workshop last Saturday. We started at 9am and ended at 3pm. Beth had requested for this class and others quickly snapped up the seats in a quest to know more about Opera Cake making. I guess slicing the cake would be the challenging part for most students but then again practise makes perfect. Thanks to all students for participating and making it a memorable day for me as a trainer.

The finish product by 2 students. Europeans call it L' Opera cake but the common Opera cake is made by 3 layer of Joconde (Almond Sponge Cake) sandwiched with Italian Buttercream and
coffee Syrup Ganache Topping and the word Opera written on it. Thanks to Chef Larry its always been my personal favourite too!!

Birthday Cupcakes for 10yrs old Alief

Aini wanted a Thomas Tank motive for her 10 yr old son's birthday, so I took blue as the theme colour and came out with this.
Happy birthday Alief.

Cake Decorating Class

Suhaila, a secondary school teacher from Hougang is my guest student this week. Hmmm.... teacher mets instructor.... oops no dont worry no conflicts. She choose the package cake decor class Cupcakes & Novelty cake. A soft spoken young lady, Suhaila is very keen to explore the world of cake decorating. I am glad that she chooses my class as part of the new embarkment into baking.
Suhaila reminds me of my early days in baking..... well she made the right move to start early.

Pastel colours cute cuppies.... by Suhaila

Well Done!!

Practical Exams 1

I waited in anticipation this week for the practical exam day to come. Well, baking is a joy for me but when comes to exams and completing it in 4 hours, well it can be nerve wracking too!
The pool of cakes waiting to be evaluated....

We were asked to do roses out of marzipan and decorate a Valentines Day cake with the inscription and graded by the volume and presentation.

The other cake was Sacher Torte.

Cake Decorating Class

This week, I received 2 guest students, Hasnah and Ros. All the way from Pasir Ris and Tampines. Hasnah has asked if I could teach barbie doll cake decor, so I thought why not we do all 4 products, barbie doll, basketweave & edible image cake. Both has basic cake decor fundamental so it was easy and they are very creative too! Class started at 10.30am and ended almost 5pm and it went smoothly and the girls were in high spirit we had fun and they were proud to bring their products home.

Barbie Doll by Ros....

This is Hasnah's.... she said Barbie doll "pakaian muslimah"....

When Hasnah email me the photo a car Porche.... I cannot image how to design the cake for her. Couldnt use flower motive cos it's a 21yrs nephews birthday. So we discuss and since it is mostly grey colour, why not try something different rather than the normal pink, blue colour

Basketweave by Hasnah.

So this is the final products..... anyone interested to joint cake decor?

Baking Supplies Shopping Tour In Surabaya

When I first read about the famous 'Toko 8' in Surabaya, Indonesia.... I have always wondered how unique is this shop and I told myself that I will make a trip there someday. Seeing is believing, so finally, it came true on 9 Aug 08. Leaving my adorable kids and darling husband behind, I took an "adventure" tour to Surabaya which I choose to call it "Tour de Loyang", 'loyang' means mould in Malay/Indonesia.

The flight to Surabaya took 1hr 50mins....My kids sending me to the airport..... well who would ever guess how many moulds I brought back to Singapore....

I was welcome by the friendly tour guide named Abu Bakar from BMW Tours.... a very knowledgable guide....wow felt like a rich lady.... I was driven around in a MPV car by Benny and they waited for me each time I shop. After I finished, they would quickly rush to grab the shopping items. Well I guess you worked so hard in life..... so this is the time to enjoy. This is one of the famous monument in Surabaya city.... the tour guide told me that 'Sura' means shark and 'baya' mean crocodile.

Ever seen a square chiffon mould?I felt drown in flood of moulds.... lucky me the shop assistant followed around to push the trolley and helped me choosing the moulds.

Picture with Bu Eni and her staff.

This is Bu Eni, Pak Boy's wife the shop owner. She is not only generous with her smile, ensuring that I get the first class service from her staff. I spent 1/2 hr discussing. with Pak Boy... perhaps a win-win business relations in the near future.

Standing in front of Ampel.... tombs of Wali Songo.

Well overall its a great tour..... in my opinion if you want to do a "crazy shopping spree" like I did, deadly shopping... best if you bring a family member, especially husbands.... who will give you 100% assistance. On that note.... husband is always the best companions after all.

Hungry anyone?