Category Archives: Daring Bakers

The Daring Bakers – Pumpkin Pot Pie with Pumpkin Pastry – Fat Free!

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Poppy

Hannah of Rise and Shine was our October 2013 Daring Bakers’ hostess and she challenged us to bake our own double crusted savory pot pies. Using any from-scratch crust and filling we choose, we were allowed to get completely creative with our … Continue reading →

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The Daring Bakers – Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Poppy

Inma of la Galletika was our Sept. 2013 Daring Bakers’ hostess and WOW did she bring us something decadent and delicious! Pastel de Tres Leches or Three Milk Cake, creamy yet airy, super moist but not soggy.. just plain delish! Now one … Continue reading →

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Gooseberry and Avocado Loaf Cake

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Poppy

For this months Daring Bakers challenge I have created the ultimate summer loaf cake, fruity with citrus notes and rich from avocado. In a “celebration” of past Daring Baker and Daring Cook challenges, Lisa challenged all of us to search … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, breakfast, Cakes, Daring Bakers, Desserts, Egg-free, Fruit, vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged baking, cake, dairy free, dessert, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian | 74 Comments

Daring Bakers: Crack Pie, Veganized.

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Poppy

Rachael from pizzarossa was our lovely June 2013 Daring Bakers’ host and she had us whipping up delicious pies in our kitchens! Cream pies, fruit pies, chocolate pies, even crack pies! There’s nothing like pie! The development of this pie included an … Continue reading →

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Daring Bakers – Cherry, Coconut and Pistachio Swedish Prinsesstårta

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Poppy

Korena of Korena in the Kitchen was our May Daring Bakers’ host and she delighted us with this beautiful Swedish Prinsesstårta! Prinsesstårta is a Swedish cake which translates to Princess Cake. Traditionally the cake is made up of layers of … Continue reading →

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Daring Bakers: Vegan Savarin filled with Pastry Cream

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Poppy

Natalia of Gatti Fili e Farina challenges us to make a traditional Savarin, complete with soaking syrup and cream filling! We were to follow the Savarin recipe but were allowed to be creative with the soaking syrup and filling, allowing us to … Continue reading →

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Daring Bakers – Sweet Potato and Fig Cakes with Vanilla Glaze

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Poppy

It’s been such a long time since I participated in a Daring Bakers’ challenge. This month, since I’m on Easter holidays fro Uni, I thought I’d get back involved! And what a great challenge it was to come back on. … Continue reading →

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Truffles and Candy!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Poppy

The August 2011 Daring Bakers’ Challenge was hosted by Lisa of Parsley, Sage, Desserts and Line Drive and Mandy of What the Fruitcake?!. These two sugar mavens challenged us to make sinfully delicious candies! This was a special challenge for the Daring Bakers … Continue reading →

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Baklava

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Poppy

Erica of Erica’s Edibles was our host for the Daring Baker’s June challenge. Erica challenged us to be truly DARING by making homemade phyllo dough and then to use that homemade dough to make Baklava. Well, what to say about … Continue reading →

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Maple Mousse in Three Kinds of Edible Bowl

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Poppy

A Vegan Maple Mousse Pecan Nut Bowls Glacé Orange Bowl, Pretty Like A Flower Caramel Bowl The April 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Evelyne of the blog Cheap Ethnic Eatz. Evelyne chose to challenge everyone to make a maple mousse in an … Continue reading →