

Week 122: Matcha Crepe Cake
Modern crepe cakes originated in Japan in the 1980s, so it’s only natural that I made a matcha-flavored one this week. Jump to the recipe! I wasn’t a fan of matcha until this past year. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but now I love it. I was so excited to take a bite of this cake. The reason why there is whipped cream between each crepe layer is to prevent the cake from drying out. This makes it stay tasting fresh. Some people add fresh fruit in between crepes, but I thin

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Week 121: Raspberry Lamington Cake
Lamingtons are a type of cake that originates from Australia. They are typically small mini cakes dipped in chocolate and coconut. Jump to the recipe! Many locals claim that lamingtons were made by accident by a nervous maid. However, the origins of lamingtons are certainly disputed and are based on rumors. However, they are still considered the “national dessert” by locals in Australia and are very popular in bakeries and shops. Typically, lamingtons are coated with chocol

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Week 120: Pandan Honeycomb Cake
Pandan is a plant with an earthy vanilla flavor profile. When mixed correctly with eggs and tapioca flour, it produces a stunning honeycomb texture. Jump to the recipe! This cake is so visually intriguing. Honeycomb cakes are popular in Asia, but this recipe with pandan and coconut milk originated from Vietnam. What makes this cake unique as well is the fact that there is no gluten. Instead, it’s made from tapioca flour and rice flour. The honeycomb effect comes from not over

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