Light, airy, and kissed with a touch of honey, these Japanese honey castella muffins are like little golden clouds in MUFFIN form. 🙂 Inspired by traditional castella cake, they bake up tall and bouncy, with a shiny honey-butter glaze that makes them extra authentic. If you’re a fan of soft, subtly sweet treats that melt in your […]
Melon Pan Cookies
I have been so excited to share these Melon Pan Cookies! To the point where I made them three times last week (oops) and I am not sorry about it. If you’ve ever walked past a Japanese bakery and caught a glimpse of those crisscross-topped buns, you know exactly the appeal. That sweet, crisp, crackly exterior […]
Hokkaido Mocha Cupcakes
I have been obsessed with chiffon lately. Seriously, the way it just melts in your mouth, that lightness you get from all those carefully folded egg whites? There’s nothing quite like it. Also, I’m a big fan of things that feel a little special but are still very much doable in a home kitchen (usually a small […]
Matcha Latte Pound Cake
I’m genuinely a little obsessed with this matcha latte pound cake right now. It tastes exactly like that earthy, slightly sweet matcha latte you get from your favourite coffee shop, as a cake. It’s got that specific kind of matcha vibe that doesn’t hit you over the head with bitterness. Most pound cakes can lean a little […]
Hojicha Latte Cookies
I’ve been a little obsessed with hojicha lattes lately. So why not make it into a cookie?! The type that is not too thin, not too thick, with those nice crisp edges and a soft middle. It took a few tries, but I think I’ve finally nailed it with these chewy hojicha chocolate chunk cookies. The […]
Hojicha Castella
I’ve been playing around with castella cake recipes for a while now, and this jiggly Hojicha Castella cake is my current favourite. Castella is a classic Japanese sponge cake, known for its super light, bouncy, and moist texture. The hojicha powder adds a lovely roasted green tea flavour that’s warm and a bit nutty, making […]