Giggles and Fribbles

Knowing that my brother doesn't read my blog, I feel safe in saying that I have not literally bought him a present, and I have no plans to. Yet, when I told him that - I think he thought I was playing games and would rock up with some present on the 14th. Sorry bro, not happening, already gave you your present earlier in the year...too bad you dont remember it.
Anyway just quietly, I don't remember what I gave you either, but I know I did. 


I finished making Layer 1 of the 3 tier birthday cake I'm making. There was a change of plans (already!) and I ended up making a Love Cake as the base layer, this type of cake is more moist and heavier than the Red Velvet cake that I had originally planned. So I'm thinking of shifting the red velvet to the 2nd layer now..well that's the plan anyway. 


So here's the recipe for the Love Cake that I made, it's something my mum gave me. 
250g butter
500g semolina(slightly roasted)
20 egg yolks
10 egg whites
1kg caster sugar
4 tablespoons rose water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Cashew nuts, almonds, walnuts, dates (finely chopped as desired)


Instructions:
Beat the egg yolks and sugar together, then beat the butter and slightly roasted semolina in a separate container. Bring the semolina mixture with the sugar mixture and beat. Add the whisked egg whites and rosewater, cinnamon, nutmeg. Add nuts and spoon mix everything together. Bake for approximately 1 hour at 150 centigrade.