Baking Recipes – Baking with Amari

Types of Food Colors Used by Bakers | Food Colors Used in Cakes and Pastries

In this post we cover the different types of food colors used by bakers. These are the top most used Food colors used in the baking industry

4 Main Types of Cakes Based on Mixing Methods

The Four Main Types of Sponge Cakes shared in this post Butter or Oil Cakes Sponge cakes Baked Flourless Cakes Unbaked Flourless Cakes (Special Mention) Quickbreads I realized this post is necessary especially recently since we sell recipe books to Bakers and Bakerettes all over Kenya with various baking skill levels. Some are seasoned bakers;ContinueContinue reading “4 Main Types of Cakes Based on Mixing Methods”

Win Cool Prizes in the Amari Blog Giveaway!

We want to show our fans, followers, bakers and bakerettes love this Valentine’s Season so we’re doing a Blog Giveaway for the next 7 days! We have three cool prizes up for grabs for three winners who participate in our Give-away. How do you participate you wonder? Check details below ^_^ To Participate, this isContinueContinue reading “Win Cool Prizes in the Amari Blog Giveaway!”

How to make Red Marble Cupcakes – Video Tutorial

We’re so excited to present to you our first video tutorial of 2017! This is a unique recipe that’s just perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. I decided to try out some marble cupcakes in the color of the season – red. It came out beautifully ^_^ Hope you get to try this recipeContinueContinue reading “How to make Red Marble Cupcakes – Video Tutorial”

Superman-themed Buttercream Cake Tutorial

Hope all you bakers and bakerettes are doing well and are busy baking ^_^ I was recently baking a birthday for a very adorable 5 year old boy and I decided to do a Superman-themed cake. Since fondant really isn’t a favorite with his family – I was left with Buttercream frosting as my medium.ContinueContinue reading “Superman-themed Buttercream Cake Tutorial”

Easy Sponge Cake Recipe

This time I want to share a sponge cake recipe with you today. I’m currently doing a lot of recipe testing with sponge cakes and I’m loving it! I recently tried this spicy version and I just had to share it. Try it out and share what your results are please ^_^ Please note thatContinueContinue reading “Easy Sponge Cake Recipe”

#AmariBakingChallenge Contest

We’re holding a contest for a chance for three participants to win free tickets to our May Masterclass on Marketing your Cake Business. Each winner will also get a free printed copy of the “How to Startup a Small Bakery Business Successfully.” How to participate: Sign up via email – go to this link, enterContinueContinue reading “#AmariBakingChallenge Contest”

How to Make a Pregnant Belly Cake-Picture Tutorial

I had the privilege of making a baby shower cake for a dear cousin-in-law and it turned out very well. I didn’t have any special cake pans for the pregnant belly cake but I knew that it was possible with a few creative adjustments (and a bit of sculpting ^_^). I used mostly round pansContinueContinue reading “How to Make a Pregnant Belly Cake-Picture Tutorial”

Simple Vanilla Cake Recipe

Here’s a Simple Vanilla Cake recipe. It’s also one I use when doing a half Kg cake recipe and you can double the ingredients to get a 1Kg yield. Ingredients required: All – Purpose Flour – 163 gms Baking Powder – 4 gms Sugar ContinueContinue reading “Simple Vanilla Cake Recipe”

Vanilla Tall Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Purple Glaze

I have finally decided to try out a tall cake – it’s really been the trend in the cake world for a while. I actually had someone ask me if it’s possible to do a tall cake with colored glaze instead of colored ganache since they were looking for a simpler and more economical recipe.ContinueContinue reading “Vanilla Tall Cake with Buttercream Frosting and Purple Glaze”