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McleodGanj Travel

How do you break from the routine, the mundaneness, the fast pace of life? Do you just take a leave from work? Do you visit family or friends? How do you break free? I think travelling is the best way to do that! Travel liberates and enlightens you! You realize that there is a whole different world of people, cultures and cuisines out there! I haven’t been fortunate to travel much, so far. But really wish to do so :). Not many of you know, that I am a practicing Dental surgeon. And traveling is not part of the job […]

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Almond Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze and Toasted Almonds

Almond Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze and Toasted Almonds

The simplicity of plain cakes is delightful. I love a moist, soft, buttery plain cake with my morning coffee. I have so many coffee cake recipes up on the blog. Because these are so unfussy and yet pack a punch of flavor.This Almond Loaf Cake is another great recipe which I have jazzed up with some chocolate Glaze and toasted almonds. You can enjoy it without the glaze too. It would still taste delicious. The rich buttery crumb of this Almond Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze and toasted almonds is heavenly! I had made this for Father’s Day last month. […]

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No Bake Chocolate Coffee Mousse Cake

No Bake Chocolate Coffee Mousse Cake

There are plenty of Chocolate and coffee recipes on the blog already. Why do we need another one? Because this one is a No–Bake dessert :). Chocolate and coffee is an insanely delicious combination. This creamy No bake Chocolate Coffee Mousse Cake consists of a dense fudgy oreo base and layers of creamy, airy, fluffy mousse. It’s light, yet rich and indulgent. You don’t even have to turn the oven on for this decadent No Bake Chocolate Coffee Mousse Cake. The dreamy creamy decadent cake was devoured by my family in just 2 days :P! We ate it for breakfast, […]

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Marshmallow Brownies

Marshmallow Brownies

The kind of brownie I want to eat today, depends upon the mood I am in  today:). If I am in a gloomy mood, I would prefer the Masala Chai Brownies, for the added kick from the chai spices. If I am feeling extra creative, I would go with the Cheesecake Brownies! Kitkat Overload Brownies, if I want to feel high on chocolate! And festive feelings would call for a White Chocolate Brownie. I could go on and on, because one can never have too many brownie recipes :). These Marshmallow Brownies are an ultimate brownie indulgence. I happened to […]

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Minion Cupcakes

Minion Cupcakes

I hope you love minions as much as I do :). I so wish, they were for real and we had one at home staying with us! These Minion Cupcakes are as cute as those adorable guys and they are so delicious too! My cousin had sensed my minion madness and gifted me these cute minion cupcake toppers. I have been brooding over them for months. There are so many random baking ideas that keep cropping up in my head that I never got the time to plan these Minion Cupcakes. But I am glad that I could finally make […]

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Mocha Chocolate Cake

Mocha Chocolate Cake

Baking is a very rejuvenating hobby. And also very forgiving. I can say this because I often mess up with recipes, swipe certain ingredients with what I have on hand, measure ingredients without any precision and still manage to make something delicious. So believe me when I say, that you don’t need any formal training in cooking or baking. You just need to be fond of it. Coming back to what this post is about :D. This Mocha Chocolate Cake is every coffee lover’s dream cake. The moist mocha sponge cake is filled with a dark chocolate ganache and frosted […]

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Breakfast Granola Cups

Breakfast Granola Cups

Oats are such a great breakfast option. I love them with milk, in my waffles, pancakes and in these Granola Cups :D. These Breakfast Granola Cups are the most creative way to eat your oatmeal! It hardly takes any time to bake them. And then, you can fill them up with some creamy yogurt and top with your favourite fruits! Off Lately, I have been addicted to Epigamia’s greek yogurts. They have got such amazing flavors! I had bought all the flavors from our local store and was wondering how to gobble them up. The recipe for these Breakfast Granola […]

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Ice-Cream Cake

ice-cream cake

 Indian summers drain the nice out of you! It’s so hot , that I don’t feel like turning on the oven and do any baking :(. You need something light and refreshing to eat in this weather. You also need ice-creams to get through these summers :D.  This Ice-cream Cake is a result of the scorching heat! It is so easy  to bring this cake together. You just need a few ingredients and 10-15 minutes of mixing to make this no-bake Ice-cream Cake. Basically, you make some homemade chocolate ice-cream and then stuff it with oreo cookies and M&M’s. Freeze […]

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Fruitcake Biscotti

Fruitcake Biscotti

Hello bakers!! I have been brooding over a box of dried candied fruits since eternity. Since Fruit Cake season is over, I decided to make a Fruitcake Biscotti! The Fruitcake Biscotti imbibed all the flavours of a good Fruit Cake. And the best part is that the fruits did not require any previous soak for months.  Light and crisp, the Fruitcake Biscotti tastes delicious with a cup of tea :). And the recipe is very simple to follow!   Traditional Biscotti recipes didn’t contain any fat. The dough was then baked twice, first in a log form and then after […]

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Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake Brownies

Another brownie post! I will tell you why ;). Homemade brownies are the best thing that can happen in your kitchen! They are incredibly easy to make and they always taste tad better than those brownies you had at that cafe! And that’s because the home baked brownies are richer, since you don’t have any artificial flavors in them and you can completely control the quality of chocolate that goes in! These Cheesecake Brownies are perfect for those times when a standard brownie just doesn’t seem indulgent enough. The dense fudgy brownie base is topped with a creamy sweet cheesecake […]

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