Baked red bean glutinous rice cake

Lunar new year is among us and one of my FAVOURITE things to have this time of year is nian gao or new year cake. It’s made out of glutinous rice flour so the texture of the cake is both sticky and chewy, resembling mochi which makes it super fun to eat as well.

Healthy gingerbread cupcakes with date crumble

This healthier, lighter version of the traditional sweet and spicy gingerbread cake with sticky date crumble is quick and easy to make not just for the holidays but any time of the year. It’s perfect on its own but even better when topped with a sticky, nutty crumble to add in some sweetness and festive […]

Maple oatmeal loaf cake (vegan friendly)

This maple oatmeal loaf cake is a terrific addition to any breakfast, or mid-day tea time snack. Instead of using rolled oats straight out of the bag, this oatmeal loaf calls for cooked oats which means that it’s a perfect way to use up left over oatmeal or a package of instant oats. The cooked […]

Baked coconut mochi rice cake (gluten free)

A simple and easy recipe for baked coconut mochi cake. Although baked mochi cakes are typically eaten during lunar new year, the coconut mochi rice cake’s chewy and glutinous texture is so addicting that I just have to make it and eat it all year ’round!