VANILLA & SALT
About
I don’t want this platform to be just another digital recipe book with a few convincing photos.
I’m here to challenge and inspire you. I’m also bringing some bulletproof recipes and useful tips to the table. Believe me when I say that they are tried and tested.
Recipes
CHOCOLATE SQUARES
(Makes 20 squares) It’s easy to underestimate these simple chocolate treats but they never disappoint! It has a silky cacao texture with a crunchy biscuit bite. The ideal treat to fill those glass jars for a special occasion. INGREDIENTS 250g butter400g icing sugar30g cacao½ tsp salt1 tbsp vanilla essence1 tsp coffee, dissolved 1 egg1 packet …
TIRAMISU
(6 – 8 servings) A rich and creamy Italian dessert that never disappoints. The coffee and cacao cuts through the richness while the biscuits and smooth filling do their part in creating the perfect balanced dessert in terms of taste and texture. Easy to prepare in advance and it only tastes better as the flavours …
MIMOSA CAKE
A beautiful duo: Champagne & Orange juice.A soft cake crumb, infused with champagne syrup and decorated with citrus curd and cream cheese icing. A mouthful, yet so simple! INGREDIENTS CAKE1 ¼ cup castor sugar1 orange, zest (± 1 tbsp)4 eggs, separated½ cup oil¾ cup orange juice (± 2 oranges)1 tbsp vanilla essence2 cups cake flour4 …
My Story
A very warm welcome!
I’m that Afrikaans, countryside girl who loves the kitchen. Actually, I might be a bit obsessed. This is where I work and play at the same time. Where I explore as much about baking as I do about myself.
Sometimes I listen to loud music in the kitchen, having a dance move or two while the mixer does its thing. Other times I enjoy the peace and quietness that allows me to just be. And sometimes nothing goes according to plan.
We, as bakers, spend hours in the kitchen for a reward that lasts only seconds.
“Wow, it’s so beautiful!”
“What a masterpiece!”
“It’s so delicious and moist.”
“How did you make this?”
“You need to share this recipe with me.”
“You truly have a gift.”
“THANK YOU SO MUCH!”
I repeat, only seconds. But still, we do it wholeheartedly!
“Why do you enjoy it so much?”
The motivation for my baking obsession used to be that I had nothing else to keep myself busy with over holidays (due to the lack of entertainment in the Karoo). But I recently discovered that passions and talents are no mistake. Baking is my love language through which I express myself to family and friends. It’s how I serve. So that’s my why; Love!
I believe that it’s time to share what I’ve been exploring, testing and creating. You are invited to join in and share on this platform. I would love to learn from you as well. Let’s go!
Contact
Email: jankel363@gmail.com
Instagram: vanillasalt_blog