Black Forest pastry

I prepared this cake on  my husband B'day...i t really came out good.. and this z my 1st blackforest cake too

INGREDIENTS :

All purpose flour : 1/2cup

Cocoa powder  : 1/2cup

Sugar (powder) : 1cup , 

Eggs : 4

Butter : 2tbsp(opt)

Baking powder : 1/2tsp

Vanilla Essence  : 1tsp

For Icing & toppings

Chocolate curls 

Cherries : 1cup

Water : 1cup

Sugar  : 1cup

Rum Extract or vanilla essence : 1tsp(opt)

Heavy Whipped Cream : req for decoration

PROCEDURE :

       

1.Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (200 degrees C ). 

2.Sieve the flours and the baking powder together 

3.Separate eggyolk and whites ,Using an electric blender or hand whisk beat the egg whites to form soft peaks.Gradually add sugar and beat till thick.

4. in separate bowl beat the egg yolks add powdered sugar beat well, add vanilla essence ,lastly add melted butter beat till well blended.

5. Now add eggs yolks mixture to egg whites stir with rubber spatulla dont over mix

6.Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the sieved flour. Do not stir or over-mix.

7.Bake for about 20-25mins till firm.Once done remove the cake from the tin and cool completely.Slice the cake into two to ur desired shape and cut the cake horizontally into 2 or more layers                        

For the filling and icing :

1. Take cup of water add1/2 cup sugar to sweeten. Add a few drops of rum extract.

2. Use Store Bought heavy Whipped cream. or use homemade whipped cream. 

To assemble the cake :.

1.Place one sponge on the plate upside down  and sprinkle sugar syrup  and spread the whipped cream and cherries over it in a layer and cover with second sponge , upside down and sprinkle the sugar syrup  and cover with a layer of fresh cream  and cherries over it repeat the step for all layers. place last layer spread the whipped cream 

2.The cake should be moist but still firm.Cover the top and sides with a thick layer of whipped cream. Decorate with  icing , cherries and chocolate curls .

3.Refrigerate for 2-3 hrs so it sets well.

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Strawberry Pastry

                        

INGREDIENTS :

All purpose flour : 1cup

Sugar (powder) : 1cup , 3tbsp

Eggs : 4

Butter : 2tbsp

Baking powder : 1/2tsp

Vanilla Essence  : 1tsp

Strawberry Essence : 1/2 tsp

Straw berries  : 5

Heavy Whipped Cream : req for decoration

PROCEDURE :

                          

1.Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F (200 degrees C ). 

2.Sieve the flour and the baking powder together 

3.Separate eggyolk and whites ,Using an electric blender or hand whisk beat the egg whites to form soft peaks.Gradually add sugar and beat till thick.

4. in separate bowl beat the egg yolks add powdered sugar beat well, add vanilla essence ,lastly add melted butter beat till well blended.

5. Now add eggs yolks mixture to egg whites stir with rubber spatulla dont over mix

6.Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the sieved flour. Do not stir or over-mix.

7.Bake for about 20-25mins till firm.Once done remove the cake from the tin and cool completely.Slice the cake into two to ur desired shape

For the filling and icing :

1. Take cup of water add sugar to sweeten. Add a few drops of Strawberry essence.

2. Use Store Bought heavy Whipped cream. or use homemade whipped cream. 

To assemble the cake :.

1.Place one sponge on the plate upside down  and sprinkle sugar syrup  and spread the whipped cream and strawberry pieces over it in a layer and cover with second sponge , upside down and sprinkle the sugar syrup  and cover with a layer of fresh cream slice of cake sprinkle the sugar syrup . 

2.The cake should be moist but still firm.Cover the top and sides with a thick layer of whipped cream. Decorate with strawberry pieces and whipped cream.

3.Refrigerate for 2-3 hrs so it sets well.

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Potato Wedges

INGREDIENTS :

 Potatoes unpeeled : 4large

Olive Oil : 4tbsp

Salt : to taste

Freshly Ground black pepper :  3/4tbsp

Minced Garlic : 1/2tsp

Minced Fresh Rosemary leaves : 1tsp

or simply use Italian herbs

PROCEDURE :

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Scrub the potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise, then cut each half in thirds lengthwise. You'll have 6  long wedges from each potato. Place the potatoes on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together, making sure the potatoes are covered with oil. Spread the potatoes in a single layer with 1 cut-side down.

3. Bake the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, turning to the other cut side after 20 minutes. Bake until they are lightly browned, crisp outside, and tender inside. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

This recipe  for Baked Potato Wedges serves/makes 6

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