Ingredients 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil or melted coconut oil)2 large eggs, at room temperature*2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract1 cup (240ml) buttermilk*1 cup (240ml) freshly brewed strong hot coffee (regular or decaf)* Chocolate Buttercream 1.25 cups (2.5 sticks or 290g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature3–4 cups...Read More

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIZZA DAY Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom,...Read More

Since 2018 the CREATIVA fair hosts a separate CAKE DREAMS fair. CAKE DREAMS, Europe’s single most visited fair for creative baking, is all about the sugary seduction that pastries offer. Hobby bakers, tart decorators and professional confectioners can fully dive into the world of pastries and motive tarts at this very fair. International makers offer...Read More

The Russian bakery market offers the best business opportunities for international companies. Exhibit your products in one of the largest markets in the world and use Modern Bakery Moscow as your stepping stone to Russia. The exhibitions cover the entire range of the bakery industry from raw materials to bakery equipment. On the whole the...Read More

GastroPan is a leading international trade fair for bakery, food service and hospitality in Romania. Visitors are mainly professionals, entrepreneurs and decision makers from the industry. The exhibition presents the newest trends, tools and raw materials for mills, bakeries, bistros, hotels, restaurants, bars or cafes. The program of the Gastropan includes many shows and practical...Read More

The Fameba is an international trade fair for bakers, butchers and caterers. Exhibitors from all disciplines to present their wares. Visitors will find a comprehensive range of products, information and services. The focus will be the snack and catering area, and Gourmet products and regional dishes. Even the topic of hygiene technique will not neglected....Read More

The international fair for cake design and creative baking “my cake” in Friedrichshafen is an event for all who practice their hobby “baking” with passion. The occasions for creative cake design and baking are numerous – whether for family or friends, or simply because you enjoy baking. At the “my cake” beginners are just as...Read More

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for muffin tops 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup (80 ml) neutral-flavored oil; canola, vegetable and grape seed are great 1 large egg DIRECTIONS PREPARE OVEN AND MUFFIN CUPS Heat oven to 400...Read More

Ingredients 125-grams butter softened (room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 1/4 cups (275 gms) castor sugar3 eggs (room temperature)1 1/2 cups (200 gms) plain flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon full baking powder1/2 cup (125 ml) milk at room temperature1 cup = 250 ml Directions Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Grease a deep 20 cm round cake...Read More

Ingredients 250g pkt Arnott’s choc ripple biscuits1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut1/4 cup (60ml) dark rum or Malibu coconut rum1/4 cup (60ml) condensed milk2 tablespoon cocoa powder150g dark chocolate melts150g white chocolate melts150g milk chocolate meltsCocoa powder, to decorate Method Line a baking tray with baking paper. To make the truffle mixture, place the biscuits in a...Read More