Connie's Cake Bar

26/09/2026

Meet my daughters, Kristin and Julie

26/09/2026

I’m making this beauty! Pound cake!

25/09/2026

I’m making this beauty this weekend. What a cake! Exit do I have a pan that is large enough???

25/09/2026

Cheesecake made with yogurt!

25/09/2026

Mini orange muffins. This looks great.

Orange Mini Muffins
Quick Info
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
Yield: 18–20 mini muffins
Oven: 180°C / 350°F
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
- 120 ml (½ cup) fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 190 g (1½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Beat the eggs and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
3. Add the oil, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full.
7. Sprinkle a little powdered sugar over the tops.
8. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the mini muffins cool before serving.
Result
Soft, fluffy orange mini muffins with a delicate citrus flavor and a lightly sweet powdered-sugar finish.

25/09/2026

Bananas, banana bread and this one looks great.

25/09/2026

Oh how I love Apple Bread.

Apple Cake Bars
Soft, moist, and fluffy apple cake bars packed with tender apple pieces and a delicate cinnamon flavor.
Quick Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 35–45 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 bars
- Oven: 180°C / 350°F
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable oil
- 120 ml (½ cup) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Line a rectangular baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and creamy.
3. Add the oil, milk, and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in the diced apples until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely, then cut into squares.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Result
Soft, moist, and fluffy apple cake bars with tender apple pieces and a delicate cinnamon flavor.

25/09/2026

Let’s Bake!

6 BREAKFAST BREADS — BETTER THAN THE BAKERY

Six delicious homemade breakfast breads packed with bakery-style flavor. They’re perfect for weekend baking, brunch, meal prep, or an easy make-ahead breakfast.

1️⃣ CLASSIC BANANA BREAD 🍌
📝 Ingredients
1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp fine salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 285g)
½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
👩‍🍳 Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.

Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.

Gently fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing it.

2️⃣ CINNAMON APPLE BREAD 🍎
📝 Ingredients
1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp fine salt
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) milk
1½ cups (180g) peeled and finely diced apple
Cinnamon Topping
¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
👩‍🍳 Directions

Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until smooth and creamy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.

Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk. Once combined, gently fold in the diced apples.

Spread the batter into your loaf pan. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle it evenly over the batter.

Bake for 50–60 minutes. Let the loaf cool before slicing.

25/09/2026

Oh how I love coconut macaroons