Category: Learning Project- Baking

Flour, Frosting & Growth: My Baking Journey with EDTC 300

When I started EDTC 300, I was excited (and slightly nervous) to dive into something new. I chose baking not just to master recipes, but to reconnect with a part of myself that loves creativity, care, and joy. Over the past ten weeks, I turned my small kitchen into...
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Red Velvet Magic: Creamy Layers & Classic Color

There’s something so fascinating about a red velvet cake—the bold red crumb against soft white frosting always feels festive, timeless, and full of charm. This week, I decided to bake one myself using a Betty Crocker red velvet pre-mix and top it with a homemade cream cheese whipped frosting...
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Gooey Center Brownie Bliss: Recreating a Fuzzy Café Memory

Some recipes are more than just ingredients and instructions—they’re memories you can taste. For me, brownies take me right back to Café Coffee Day (CCD) in India. The warm, gooey brownie served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—it was pure magic. That fudgy center, slightly crisp edge, and...
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A Slice of Childhood: My Mango Tutti Frutti Cake Adventure

There’s something magical about childhood memories—especially the sweet ones! For me, the Britannia tutti frutti cake was love at first bite. Every time I stepped into a grocery store as a child, I couldn’t resist grabbing one. That burst of fruity flavor, the soft spongy texture—it was happiness wrapped...
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Rosy Tres Leches: A Sweet Floral Twist on a Classic Dessert

After a few wins with whipped cream and glaze, I felt confident enough to try something completely different—Tres Leches, a traditional Latin American cake soaked in three types of milk. But I didn’t stop there. I gave it a lovely floral Indian twist with rose flavor and saffron-infused milk....
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The Pistachio Dream Cake: My First Beautifully Decorated Win!

In my cake-making journey, I’ve faced many challenges—especially with whipped cream and decorating. I’ve tried so many styles of piping and different frosting techniques, but I never quite got the result I imagined… until now. This week’s cake finally felt like a huge success, and not just in taste—but...
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My Journey into Fluffy Cakes and Caramel Whipped Dream

As part of my EDTC300 learning project at the University of Regina, I’ve been exploring the world of baking. I wanted to challenge myself to make beautiful and tasty cakes from scratch—and this time, I focused on getting that perfectly fluffy base I’ve been trying to achieve. 👩‍🍳 Step...
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A Sweet Surprise – My Blueberry Cheesecake Adventure

Discovering the Ingredients & A Surprise Plan Sometimes, the best recipes come from a spontaneous kitchen adventure! One evening, I wanted to bake something delicious, so I opened the fridge to see what I had. That’s when I spotted a box of fresh blueberries—the same ones my little one...
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From Muffins to Buttercream Bread: A Baking Adventure

Baking is always an exciting journey—sometimes everything goes as planned, and other times, it teaches us valuable lessons. This time, I set out to make soft and healthy date muffins decorated with beautifully piped buttercream. However, things didn’t go exactly as I had imagined, but the results were still...
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