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  • Nut-Free Granola Bars

    by Rachel

    It may be difficult for you to find tree-nut free and peanut-free granola bars which have also been made on a nut-free facility. Having nut-free granola bars for school can be an excellent healthy snack for your child.

  • Nut-Free Cupcakes

    by Rachel

    If you’re the parent of an allergy child, or you suffer from allergies yourself, it’s often hard to find nut-free* cupcakes. A large amount of store bought cupcakes may have a disclaimer that the item may contain either peanuts or tree-nuts. The cupcakes may not have nuts listed in the ingredients, but they could be made in a factory which process and handles the allergen.

  • Air Fryer setup

    How To Preheat Ninja Air Fryer

    by Rachel

    The Ninja quick start guide recommends to preheat the unit by selecting the air fry setting. This helps to create the best cooking results with crispier food.

  • Cake tins with chocolate cake batter

    Can You Make Cake Batter Ahead Of Time?

    by James Stanley

    You can make cake batter ahead of time, but there are some caveats. It depends on the cake mix and the methods you’ve used. If it’s a mix that contains a lot of air, like a chiffon sponge or Genoise, then storing the cake batter can be very difficult, and they are best baked as soon as possible. However, if the cake mix is more like a brownie or regular sponge cake batter, then it should last a bit better in the fridge or freezer.

  • Can Wax Paper Go In The Oven?

    by Rachel

    You may be slightly hesitant to put wax paper in the oven at first. We’re here to help you answer the question in this article and decide if wax paper is oven safe.

  • Is Red Velvet Chocolate?

    by Rachel

    We’re here to help you answer the question of whether red velvet cake is the same as chocolate cake. We’ve got all the answers, including how red velvet cake gets its colour and whether it does contain chocolate.

  • How To Cut A Round Cake

    How To Cut A Round Cake

    by Rachel

    It’s becoming more popular to celebrate a birthday or special occasion with a round cake. You may have purchased the cake from a local supermarket, or even a local baker. But what is the best way to cut your cake to get the most servings? We’ll give you some helpful tips on how to cut a round cake.

  • Sliced Banana Bread

    How To Know When Banana Bread Is Done

    by Rachel

    Banana bread has become one of the most popular baked goods to make. Banana bread sprung into popularity and featured heavily on baking blogs during lockdown. We get a lot of questions from people, wanting to know how to tell when banana bread is done. We’ll help you answer that question, and we’ll give you our favourite banana bread recipe to try it out for yourself.

  • Sponge cake

    Sponge Cake Vs Cake | What Is The Difference?

    by Rachel

    Have you ever wondered what the difference is between different types of cake? There are two main types: a sponge cake and a butter cake. What is the difference between sponge cake vs cake? You may hear the words Chiffon and Genoise used to describe a type of sponge cake. Especially if you’ve been watching Bake Off recently. But what do they mean and would you be able to make them at home? We’re here to help you with all the cake guidance.

  • The perfect fudgy brownie in hand

    Why Do My Brownies Crack On Top?

    by James Stanley

    There are a few common causes of cracked brownies. Usually it’s related to either an incorrect oven temperature. Or sometimes it’s the technique used when mixing has caused too much air to be incorporated into the batter. Here are some tips and a recipe for getting perfect brownies every time.

  • Foccacia

    Focaccia Vs. Schiacciata | What Is The Difference?

    by James Stanley

    Breadmaking became a huge hobby during the pandemic. Many of us enjoyed trying out new recipes and different techniques. As a result, it wasn’t uncommon to stumble upon bread types we had never heard of before or ones we didn’t know much about. For instance, focaccia and schiacciata seem very similar but are different bread variations.

  • Cookies on silicon mat

    Can You Cut Silicone Baking Mats?

    by James Stanley

    Silicone baking mats have long been convenient and helpful for saving money. The reusable silicone baking mats are used when baking cookies, pizza, and more. 

  • Can I Use Cornstarch Instead of Baking Powder?

    by James Stanley

    There’s nothing like that gut-wrenching feeling when you’re halfway through a recipe and realize you’re missing an ingredient. 

  • Pumpkin Pie

    Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie | What Is the Difference?

    by James Stanley

    We’ve all heard of sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie. But depending on where you live and the cultural traditions you grew up around, you might typically eat only one type.

  • American Flag Cupcake cocktail stick

    5 Differences Between Bread And Cake

    by James Stanley

    Bread and cake: Both are delicious baked goods that require a certain finesse to get just right. But what is the difference between bread and cake?

  • French Bread vs. Sourdough: What Is the Difference?

    by James Stanley

    You’re here because you want to know the difference between French bread and sourdough bread. Is there even a difference, you may ask? Isn’t it all just bread? I love bread in all its forms, so does it even matter if it’s French or sourdough? 

  • Accidentally Used Baking Powder Instead Of Baking Soda?

    by James Stanley

    It’s easy to mistake baking powder for baking soda, especially if you’re busy gathering ingredients. Both look similar on the recipe card. You’ll use them often in baking. Since both are used for baking and present in just about every cupboard, it’s easy to mix them up. 

  • How To Make Mini Cakes Without a Pan | 3 Easy Methods With Steps 

    by James Stanley

    Mini cakes are just like big cakes, but mini. Traditionally, you might make one as a personalized gift for a friend, family member, or partner to have all to themselves. Perhaps you just have a cake craving and want to make a single serving cake to treat yourself. 

  • Buns in oven

    What Does Putting Water in the Oven When Baking a Cake Do? 

    by James Stanley

    The water will turn into steam whilst baking, providing moisture and an even temperature during the baking process.

  • Pretzel Dough

    Pizza Dough vs. Pretzel Dough: What Is the Difference?

    by James Stanley

    Most people drawing breath in North America have had a slice of pizza at least once in their lives and eaten a soft pretzel. The end products are pretty different, so it may come as a surprise as to how similar the two doughs are to each other.

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