Sweet tooth ~ A touch of luster dust

I think it's not a secret that I'm such a sweet tooth.

So my weekend was spent....

RESTING and baking!

Well, the baking on Saturday was because, of all the people close to me, my MOM is probably the only person who has not tasted anything that I've baked, EVER! Timing issues, geographical issues.. everything lah! So kesian. Especially since she's been buying me all sorts of baking tools from all over the world. My biggest supporter... EVEN when she has never tasted anything I made! Alhamdulillah..

So yeah, she's been wanting red velvet for some time. The last time I went to eat dinner at her house, I didn't really have time to bake. So I bought a red velvet cake. Felt like I'm cheating on her. But this time around, I decided that this Saturday's sungkai (i.e buka puasa), she will have red velvet!

This is my 2nd time using the new recipe which I love. Got it from here. Alhamdulillah.. despite a slight burnt top (really need an oven thermometer... WHICH I DID buy this afternoon!!) it turned out ok. As for the cream cheese topping.. I used the recipe from the hummingbird recipe book. This time round, I toned down on the powdered sugar, although I think I need to reduce more next time.

Look! the two gadgets mummy bought from Australia during one of her trips. The digital scale is AMAZING! It can help you measure liquid!!!! How cool is that! And it's RED!!!!!!! Same color as the carrying cupcake case that is superb!! 24 cupcakes easily transported. Easy to store in the fridge too! I've tried looking for these in Malaysia but to no avail. I want another one, please!

For sungkai today, I decided to try the gooey flourless marshmallow choc chip cookie from here. It only took minutes! And it was so sinful... I ate 4. Now menyesal. Ugh! But worth the fat on my thighs la! I think I need to get another cookie sheet. I only have one good one. Hence, attempt to 'squeeze' em' cookies together didn't quite work out. Would like to space em' out more next time. The 2nd batch I used another baking pan I normally use for savoury food.. All of the cookies were squashed together! Pfftt.. But I think these are better enjoyed warm, and DEFINITELY with milk!