It was the photo above, posted barely an hour after baking, that sparked off quite a bit of interest within my little Twitter circle. I received requests for the recipe, any extra slices lying around, and even a pact that I’d eat another slice for breakfast the next morning in exchange for another baker eating a second portion of what she had in the oven that day. Attention on the cake didn’t even wane the next morning as the mother casually commented about the slice(s) she finished off, leaving none for the next day.
I found interest in the cake not the least surprising because you see, the reason I baked it was really an aftermath of being smitten myself. Its classic simple appearance, the soft fluffy texture, the unadulterated rich chocolate flavour, and the oh-to-die-for frosting;– the cake had been on my mind ever since I tasted a slice at the niece’s 2nd birthday party.
If you notice the right navibar, I’ve included a section called The Week’s Read, featuring cookbook(s) I’ve purchased or borrowed from the library. As a new resolution to push myself to try out more recipes in the books, and to ease the guilt of cookbook purchase, I will occasionally post a review on a book I’ve gotten hold of, or share any of my personal favourites.
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I must be honest in that I almost always judge a book by its cover, and with the hundreds of new cookbooks in the market every year, it is no surprise that I am lured in by beautiful photography. Domestic Goddess boasts a clean style with minimal props and styling, primarily with a light background and centralised subject. The plain fairy cake adorned simply with a pastel sugar rose on the cover is as enticing as its title, and definitely appeals to the modern woman seeking recognition in the kitchen.
