Upside-down starfruit sponge cake

I had a large quantity of starfruit/carambola at home, from some relative's backyard, and as I don't like the taste and texture of the fresh fruit much, I decided to make a dessert that shows off the fruit's iconic shape. My intention was to make a creamy pudding-like cake, so I used little flour and some agar, but … Continue reading Upside-down starfruit sponge cake

Streuselkuchen (german sweetbread with crumbles)

In the south of Brazil, the German culture is very present, and so is this dessert. Here we call this "cuca" and it is usually made with eggs, milk and even pork fat, but I created this vegan recipe using coconut oil. The result is very fluffy and tasty, and you can add any fillings … Continue reading Streuselkuchen (german sweetbread with crumbles)