mocha + caramel

Does everyone know Hizon’s Cake and Pastries shop in Malate?  And their oh-so famous mocha cake

with caramel filling? I know, right? I was so crazy about this cake! Gosh! I could eat a thousand slice of

it! So, tomorrow I’m going to make a version of this cake, but instead of cake, I will make cupcakes. For a

fact that it won’t take a long time to bake and easier to eat.

My version: mocha cupcake with filled caramel and coffee butter cream icing.

Yeah right, I hope it tastes like Hizon’s ;) if so, then HORAY for another achievement! :)

I’ve tried this recipe before when I made this :)

So, what can you say about this, huh?

Okay, my plan: will make my home made 

candy! ;) will post the picture if it’ll be a successful one. 

so, here's for now!:) good luck tomorrow, xac!:) 

cake pops

Ya’ll know what’s the trend now? It’s....... CAKE POPS! Cake + lollipop = cake pops! So basically, it’s just a cake, forms into a ball, and inserted with a stick.

Of course, SWEETS FOR YOU should go after the trends, so that when a customer asks 

for it, I know how to make em’

guys, have you watch a video of cake pops in YOUTUBE? GOD! It’s freaking me out, imagine, they’ll put the WHOLE FROSTING (made with sugar) in cake crumbs?? Define 

*diabetes* gosh! There’s a LOT LOT LOT LOT of sugar in it! And I really hate it!! As I’ve seen in some website, 1 cake pops in U.S. = 240 calories! Oh my! I can’t stand it! Try watching it! And you’ll know what I’m talking about.

So, I told myself when I’m going to make it, I should organize the sugar level in it. Of course, I don’t want any of my customers to feel (umay) in my cake pops! I want them to eat as many as they can.

It’s so easy to make! You’ll just going to mash the cake (use a moist cake so that will be easier to form into a ball) while it’s HOT, meaning, mash it right away after BAKING. Then form into a ball, and then freeze it. Avoid over freezing it, it’ll be sweaty when its 

temperature goes down.

So basically, I cover the cake pops with chocolates. It’s more enticing, luscious and moist in texture. (It comes with different colours) Some people use fondant to cover their cake 

pops. I don’t like using it, for a fact that it’s too sweet, plus it’s not that mouth-watering. You won’t taste the flavour of the cake because the fondant/gum paste has a strong flavour of sweetness.

I tried making a pig, hello kitty and my own characterJ I'm not good in moulding, really. But I’m trying. Thought it’s not perfect in size or shape, that’s fine with me, at least I didn’t give up, and I know, there’s always a room for improvement. ;) So, here are the pictures! :) 

random thoughts in making these!

supposedly, I was gonna make teddy bear, 

but this thing, does not look like one;/ 

hahaha! still happy for the outcome though!:)

i call this eary! (e-ry) 

my pirated Hello Kitty.

I've been a fan of her since I was a kid, and

I'm so desperate to make one. 

:)

butterfly with vermicelli sprinkles

abstract 

piggie!:) okay.. okay! I know it's messy! coz I had trouble 

with the eye it's too heavy ( I used gumpaste for 3D look only) 

favorite quotes that I read before, 

*i'll stop loving you when the pigs fly :)

open heart. *too wide! ;/ ugh!

flower shaped with sprinkle ball.

*dirty nails, coz of black food coloring;/

look at the stars, look how they shine for you, in everything that you do 

*yellow by coldplay!:)

BEFORE and AFTER

*butter cake + brownies for cake pops.

*colored chocolate for coating

*toppings: candy sprinkles and gumpaste for 3D look

soo happy to make these babies! they're NOT sweet. I PROMISE! for sure, once you eat it, 

you'll ask for another pops again! :)) 

*should I open an on-line store? I'm planning on doing a fan page first and uploading some of my works, then i'll accept customize orders. what do you think?? 

*can I really do this? sigh.. HELP Me, GOD!

-xac

sansrival

 It was the 21^st birthday of my boyfie last July 26. I surprised him by giving him a roses, and a sliced of chocolate cake + letter. J I was not even satisfied for my 

gifts coz it was just a rushed! I had a 30 minute- break, and from CSB hotel (AKIC) I took a ride (pedicab) just to go to a blossom shop next to yellow cab. I wanted to 

grant him something special; something that he can never disregard.

There was one night when he called me just to say that he was so sad because the 

Red Ribbon Bake Shop will no longer sell Sansrival (btw, his favourite) and I was like, huh?? Eh? Oohhhkkaaay???

Hahahaha! Really, I don’t know what I should feel that time. So, I just told him not to think about it anymore, and I’ll be the one who’ll make it for him. (Such a cutie baby!) J

So, since the classes were suspended last August 8, I decided to bake sansrival just for him! 

upper left: that is raw meringue. basically, sansrival is just made out of egg whites, sugar, and nuts (I used walnuts) the texture should be crunchy, and should stick in your teeth once chewed. I achieved that:) hooraaay!

upper right: french butter cream. it's egg yolks, plus simple sugar syrup and butter plus, vanilla essence. I find this hard to make, because you need to be concise in the temperature of the syrup. that syrup will be the one to cook the yolks. it should reach around 230 degrees Fahrenheit or 108 degrees Celsius. what I've done is that i cooked longer the syrup closely to smoking point, just to give my butter cream a nutty flavor. then, lastly, mix it with softened butter.

lower left:  finished product. presenting, Sansrival with walnuts!:) I topped it with candles, just to celebrate his birthday! (me so sweet!!)

lower right: happy tummy!!! :)))) 

happy birthday to my boyfie! thanks for being there for me when I don't/need you! sorry for being mataray/moody. I can't promise you to be the perfect girl friend for you, but I promise you to be the best girl friend as I can be. :*

photo dump!:)

chained forever.

ang pangit mo babylove!

hally:) loveyou!!!

it's nice to know that someone actually appreciate your effort.

-xac

cinnamon rolls

The sun is up so dazzling. I miss seeing you! I miss the warmth that you bring! I miss the light that you glow! Thanks for showing up again on us. Thank you God, for the conditions today. Let us all pray for those people who are in need and help them to pass these terrible nightmares.

A hot, delicious, soft and fresh cinnamon rolls is perfect for todayJ this morning, I woke up around 8, and can’t go back to bed anymore, so I just decided to bake cinnamon rolls, and besides, it’s my cousins request for her birthday! (I can’t resist this girl! I just so 

freakin’ love her!)  It was one of my gifts to her sweet 16^th! :)

I’ve known this recipe since last term when I took up baking and pastry class. I love 

kneading dough! And it was really an accomplishment in building your own bread! Seeing the dough rise 

after resting for 1 hour is L-O-V-E. It doubles its sizes!

Tips when making breads:

1.    Always use fresh eggs.

2.    Use room temp water.

3.    Pour water on the yeast to activate it. (remember yeast is alive)

4.    Feed it with sugar

5.    Always add the salt last, if not, it will kill the yeast.

6.    Use 100% butter NOT margarine.

7.    Let the dough ferment (rise) before baking it. Its much faster to ferment in a room tempt area.

8.    When done fermenting, punch it to release excess gas. (carbon dioxide)

9.    Prevent over proof! It will look much dissimilar, flatter, disk like, and thick, hard to bake throughout.

10. And lastly, bake it. Serve it while its hot! :)

 here is a picture of a dough after fermenting. (not my own picture) just to give you guys an idea of what it looks like.

 my cinnamon rolls!:)) see the filling ooze out? oh yeah! i added a bit of chocolate inside just to give it a little twist. it's very fluffy like a babies bumbum!:) hihihi! btw, i forgot to add the egg, good thing, i remembered it, and instantly mix it in the dough before resting it. glad it was a success!:) 

*happy birthday cousin! i love you very very much!! you know that! and, words are not enough to tell you how much grateful I am to have you!!!!! 

photo dump!:)

through the years that we've been together, i love you more each day.

cheers for our unending sistership/sisteret/sisterhood!:)

2nd booth

I had my 2^nd booth last Monday, August 6, 2012 at CSB hotel. I arrived at school around 8 to prepare and to set-up. I was so shocked and surprised because across me is a booth named *Cukay’s*they were selling cakes and cupcakes too.  And I was like, no fucking way! Really??  

What about SWEETS FOR YOU? In my mind, I was like, oh God help me please! How can I battle with Cukay’s? Knowing the reality that they have a stall in Mercato? evidently, Cukay’s is so popular! And me, just starting. (I just had my name and logo after 12 years!)

I was about to sob that moment (you may find it O.A. but really, that’s what I felt that time.) but my yaya all the time tells me to believe in myself and to trust in my skills and products.

The event (SRIMEX) started at 9 o’clock in the morning. Guests are approaching towards us. 

What I worried the most is that people kept on comparing my red velvet to Cukay’s . Uh-oh! But in the end, I know my customers are satisfied and demands for more. J

As the event goes on, people kept on coming to my booth, having their free taste some bought 

by box, and some by piece. I appreciated the reaction of their faces. If I can turn back time, I SWEAR!! I WANT TO CAPTURE/VIDEO THEIR FACES!  (I am so flattered because every customers and my professors who tasted my cupcakes said that oh my god, grabe ang 

sarap. Panalo to! Bibili ako. Shet heaven) I want to play it over and over again! Just to remind me how thankful I am to my family and God for their undying support and for believing in me. All of my sleepless nights, baking for 8 hours straight, skipped meals were all worth it!!

I am so proud to say that I sold 360 pieces cupcakes! In just 5 hours!  And 3/4 of my Japanese cake! :) People asked for more, and I said, sorry sold out already and their reaction was awwww sayang namanL

I was so afraid to make 500 pcs of cupcakes because what if, if I haven’t sold them all? Who’s going to eat it? Now I knowJ there’s always a next timeJ

Words can’t describe how happy I am. Still got a lot a very looooooooooonggggggggg way to 

go!! Patience, xac! 

so girly right?;))

me so arte!

free taste.

my white vanilla cupcake , red velvet, and choco fudge

to know more about it, visit here ;)

my Japanese cake:)

it's a light and fluffy cake, should be re-heat before serving!:) 

it's has a surprise cookie inside!:)

plus, a slightly touch of cinnamon after taste, just to blend all the flavors out.

a creamy and rich flavored cake that everyone will surely love. 

crispy skin, but moist, soft and tender inside. 

can be poured with syrup/honey:)

hally. 

owner of SWEETS FOR YOU.

finally, after 12 years! i finally came up with a name!

call me for more info!

 09279454241/09228182921

call them! great foods!:) they cater to all events!

807-67-61/8071860

thanks, sister melody! for staying by my side and for accompanying me! love you the most, gorgeous! 

<3<3<3

never let opportunities pass! grab them as long as you can. 

-xac

bazaar + white oreo cookies.

After 9 days! i'd be able to update my blog again. I really got a tight schedule. I have classes 


till 8pm, and gaaahd! it's killing me! Finals are coming real soon, and I've got tons of projects to work for. 


But, of course, I always, and will always find time for my passion, baking! :)

Moving on... I know all of us love Oreo. Who doesn’t? Right? I can remember during my childhood years, 

where I usually does their signature moves the *twist, lick and dunk* I so love doing that thing! And even up 

to now, I just love eating Oreo! But, I removed the white thingy part. I don’t know, I just love better that 

way. *weird huh?*

Browsing my recipe book, and at the same time thinking what kinds of cookie I should make.  I’ve already 

made chocolate cookies, Cookie crispies, and oatmeal cookies, and ice box cookies. I want to make 

something that people will go crazy with. A cookie that people will can’t get off of their minds. I was thinking 

to make Oreo cookies. Ha, too simple! It’s just a basic cookie with Oreo. Where’s a surprise there?

Still thinking.... and poof! Why not infused the Oreo cookies with white chocolates? ha, smiling??!:)) Yeah, 

so I thought that might work and it did! :) The richness of the chocolate really goes well with oreo cream :)

So, I said to myself that I will sell these cookies (I named it white Oreo cookies) together with my cupcakes! (White vanilla with frosting, fudge cupcake with frosting and red velvet with cream cheese frosting) at the fast and fashion event.  

I was so nervous, and at the same time, happy and blessed because FINALLY!! After doing homemade 

sweets for 12 years, I’ll be having my 1^st booth ever! plus the name and logo! (thanks to SHARMAINE CHUA CO FOR THE LOGO) *cheers* I was praying so hard to please make my 

1^st booth a successful one, and hoped that people will love my sweets!

It was the fast and fashion event last Wednesday, and I came 2 hours earlier to prepare, when suddenly I 

heard people chit chatting that classes were suspended, and so the event won’t push through anymore. I was 

so saaaaad</3 all my efforts were gone! Who’s gonna eat 360 cupcaaakes??!? Like WTF?

I was cleaning my booth that time, when a girl approached me and said (ate, nagbebenta ka? Wow naman ) i 

said (yes miss. My free taste po) then she smiled and said, (ang sarap naman ate! Pabili ako) i was sooo 

happy and I wanted to scream so loud! then people started to came by to my booth, and started buying! 

Can’t stop smiling, I am so KILIG!:)))) my heart really melted when they said how delicious my cupcakes 

and cookies were! Imagine, it was already suspended, and instead of going home, they stopped by at 

my booth!! An achievement for me!:) Could have sold more sweets if the classes were not suspended. But, 

regardless of what happened, I’m still happy and blessed! I shared to the people what I can do. I thank them 

for trusting me, and believing in me. I love baking more each day!

God is so GOOD to me. I can’t thank him enough! I know one day, I can repay him!

*thanks to my boyfie for his undying support and help! And for believing in me! 

my white Oreo cookies. (sorry for the presentation) ;)

inside: white chocolates and Oreo cookies.

it was crunchy + moist texture.

crunchy when you bite it,

moist when you chew it.

my white vanilla cupcake with frosting.

look at my colored line frosting:)

i'm so happy i made it! 

the vanilla is so flavorful, it also has a milky chocolatey taste. a very moist cupcake that will stick to your teeth :))) it's very (mapino) i don't know that term in English! 

my fudge cupcake with chocolate cream:)

thanks to my boyfie (pipped beautifully!)

afraid of eating chocolate cupcake that are too sweets? 

then try this one! you can't taste any sweetness, but purely 

dark chocolate! it really gives an intense flavor and you'll 

want it for more! the chocolate cream helps to gives a creamy

texture, so you won't feel any (umay) :) 

red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting

this thing is the bomb! since, it's very popular, people wanted to 

try different versions of it, and I am so flattered coz a lot of people

really compliments my red velvet! it was the first thing to went

almost sold. though, the ingredients are expensive, specially the 

cream cheese,. it really affects your products in every ingredients 

that you use. what's so different about this is I add my secret 

ingredient which makes it more chocolatey and more tangy in 

flavor that other recipe does not require. and, it was success!:)

here's my name and logo:)

SWEETS FOR YOU :)

after the long wait!:) woohooo:)

my messy booth (was not able to set 

up properly due to the suspencion of 

classes:((( ) with Shen, She and Vince

:) happy customers!:)

photo booth with baby at the event!:)

thanks, baby for supporting me all the way! i love you muchy! :)

*you'll get what you want, in God's time! don't lose faith and hope.

-xac