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Sweet as a Spring Breeze! 🍋🤤Would you try these? Comment your favorite flavors for spring ❤️ Mini Lemon Meringue Tartlets #Recipe Ingredients For the Tart Shells: 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed ¼ cup (50g) powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 1-2 tbsp cold water (if needed) For the Lemon Curd: ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs + 2 egg yolks ½ cup (120ml) fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons) 1 tbsp lemon zest 4 tbsp (55g) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 tbsp corn flour Pinch of salt For the Meringue: 2 large egg whites ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar ¼ tsp cream of tartar (or a few drops of lemon juice) ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional) Instructions: 1. Make the Tart Shells In a bowl, mix clod butter and powdered sugar. Add flour and mix. Add egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together (add cold water if needed). Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and cut small circles to fit into a greased mini muffin tin or tartlet molds. Press gently into each cup. Prick the bottoms with a fork and chill for 10 minutes. Top with muffi liners filled with baked beans and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool. 2. Make the Lemon Curd Whisk together sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Place over a double boiler (or use low heat) and whisk continuously until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in butter. Strain for a silky texture. Let the lemon curd cool slightly, then spoon it into the cooled tart shells. 3. Make the Meringue In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar(or lemon juice) with an electric mixer until frothy. Slowly add sugar, while beating on high speed. Continue until stiff peaks form (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla extract (if using) and mix briefly. 4. Assemble Pipe or spoon the meringue onto the filled tartlets. Torch Method: Use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue. Oven Method: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes until the meringue is golden. Let the tartlets cool completely before serving. Enjoy! #cozybaking #howtomake #lemonmeringuepie #lemontart #bakingtiktok #bakingrecipe #bakersoftiktok #homebaker #easyrecipe #springvibes

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It’s my little sister’s birthday 🎂 🎉 she wanted a vanilla cake with pineapple filling and most importantly a yellow cake 💛😉So why not ❤️ Full Recipe ⬇️ 🎂 Vanilla Cake Ingredients: Cake flour: 3 cups (375g) Baking powder: 3 tsp Corn flour: 1 tbsp Butter (softened): 1 1/2 cup (375g) Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g) Eggs (large): 5 Whole milk: ¾ cup (180 ml) Vanilla extract: 1 tbsp Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line three 7-inch round cake pans. 2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 4. Sift the flour, baking powder and corn flour and mix until combined (Do not beat). 5. Add milk and vanilla and combine together. 6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. 7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. 🍍Pineapple Filling Ingredients: Crushed pineapple (fresh or canned): 2 cups (400g) Granulated sugar: ⅓ cup (65 g) Lemon juice: 1 tbsp Instructions: 1. In a saucepan, combine pineapple, sugar, and lemon juice. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy (about 5–7 minutes). 3. Let it cool completely before using. 4. Seperate the pineapple from the liquid. (Use that liquid as a syrup for the cake) 🍥 Buttercream Frosting Ingredients: Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (225 g) Powdered sugar (sifted): 4 cups (500g) Vanilla extract: 1 tsp Instructions: 1. Beat the butter until creamy and light in color, about 3–5 minutes. 2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. Add the vanilla. Beat on high for 2–3 minutes until fluffy. 🧁 Assembly 1. Level the cooled cake layers if needed. 2. Place one layer on a cake board or serving plate. 3. Spread the pineapple syrup over the layers. 4. Apply frosting to the first layer and then fill with pineapple filling. 5. Top with the second cake layer and gently press down. 6. Repeat. 7. Crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of buttercream and chill for 20 minutes. 8. Apply the final buttercream layer and decorate as desired. Enjoy! #birthdaycake #pineapplecake #vanillacake #cozybaking #bakingtiktok #baketok #bakersoftiktok #easybaking #bakingtherapy #aestheticbaking

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Crumbl style churro cookies at home? YES please! 🍪🤤 Recipe ⬇️ Churro Cookie Dough (makes ~ 12 cookies) 1/2 cup (113g) Unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup (100g) Light brown sugar 1/8 cup (35 grams) Granulated sugar 1 large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups (190g) All-purpose flour 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch 1/2 tspBaking soda 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Cinnamon Sugar Coating 2 tbsp Granulated sugar 1 tsp Ground cinnamon Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting 1/4 cup (57g) Unsalted butter, softened 3 oz (85g) Cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups (150g) Powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Mix together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. 3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. 4. Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon and mix until just combined. 5. Scoop into balls (about 3 tbsp each), roll in cinnamon sugar, and lightly flatten. 6. Bake for 10–11 minutes or until the edges are set and centers are soft. Cool on pan 10 mins, then transfer to a rack. 7. Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla. Beat until fluffy. 8. Once cookies are cool, pipe frosting on top and sprinkle with a touch of cinnamon sugar if desired. Enjoy! #churrocookies #crumblcopycat #cozybaking #bakingtiktok #baketok #cookietok #bakersoftiktok #easybaking #cookielover #aestheticbaking