At the beginning of grade 10, we needed to write a letter to our “future selves” – meaning that we would receive this letter by the end of grade 12. So the only memory of what I wrote, which is ingrained in my mind, is having the courage to one day start a blog or YouTube channel. But little did I know, about 2 months after this, that Beyond Our Sky was going to be born. So here is a collection of photographs from over past year that have become some of my very favourites, as well as a Victoria sponge cake to celebrate!
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Mocha Chocolate Cake + Mocha Macarons
Welcome to 2017! I know it’s a little late and I haven’t posted anything in over a month, but over the past few weeks I’ve been busy travelling with my family. So we just came back from Whistler last week, and being Australian, it’s not everyday you find yourself putting on two layers of thermals, a thick ski jacket, gloves and a beanie just to go outside. From -17°C to temperatures of over 30°C, the climate really can’t get any more extreme.
Apple Tea Cake
If you need a cake to bring to a bake sale or just to eat whenever you want – then you should make this Apple Tea Cake or the Blueberry Cake a I posted a few months ago. This is because they’re quick, easy and most of all delicious.
Chocolate Cake Recipe
I am constantly surprised by the things I see day by day. Whether it’s someone surprising me with their amazing talents or genuine kindness. Or being amazed by the beautiful scenery or the cool clouds in the sky.
Raspberry and Strawberry Naked Cake Recipe
A naked cake is essentially a cake without any frosting on the outside. And to be completely honest; I’m not a big fan of frosting because it’s usually too sweet, especially buttercream, so I think this cake is perfect.
Blueberry Cake
Time flies when you’re having fun – that’s the expression, right? Maybe that’s why the holidays always seem so short, because when you get three weeks it only feels like 3 days. But I think it’s important to use your time wisely. Although, I don’t think I do.
Gluten-free Raspberry and Lemon Friands
If you’re gluten free and can’t find any delicious cakes to eat – then this one’s for you. If you’re not gluten free and want a delicious cake to eat – then this one’s also for you. Gluten-free or not gluten-free, either way, it doesn’t matter. Because these raspberry and lemon friands will satisfy your dessert cravings, especially if you’re gluten free.
Baked Cheesecake
My favourite desert is probably a baked cheesecake, and the funny thing is I never use to like it until this cheesecake. It is made with lemon zest and the seeds from a vanilla bean to produce a wonderfully fresh flavour, whilst the texture is extremely creamy and quite light.
Most recipes call for a double boiler and the addition of flour; this is to prevent the chances of cracking on the top. However, I assure you that these steps are not necessary – as long as your ingredients are at room temperature and you don’t beat too much air into the batter, there will be absolutely no cracks. So it’s actually simpler than you think.
Today’s post is a little different as I have created a stop motion video. It doesn’t show the precise instructions but it gives you a general idea. Sorry – I know the stop motion is not completely smooth so please bear with me.CONTINUE