Rahila's Goodies

05/12/2025

Almond Flour Shortbread recipe

Ingredients
• 2 cups (200g) almond flour
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar or powdered sugar for a finer texture
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: sliced almonds for topping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and vanilla extract, mixing until a smooth, crumbly dough forms.

Press the dough into your desired shapes—either as a single slab to cut into squares or small rounds using a cookie cutter. If desired, press a few sliced almonds on top.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let the shortbread cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

05/12/2025

Sugar Cookie Base + Variations
⭐ Base Sugar Cookie Dough

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

2½ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

Method
Cream butter + sugar → mix in egg + vanilla → whisk dry ingredients → combine → chill 30 mins → roll, cut shapes → bake 175°C / 350°F for 8–10 mins.

🍫 Variations
1️⃣ Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Replace ¼ cup flour with ¼ cup cocoa powder

Optional: add ½ tsp espresso powder to deepen flavor

2️⃣ Lemon Sugar Cookies

Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice

Optional: roll in sugar before baking

3️⃣ Cinnamon Snickerdoodle

Add 1 tsp cinnamon

Roll dough balls in 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon before baking

4️⃣ Funfetti Cookies

Add ½ cup rainbow sprinkles

Optional: add ½ tsp almond extract for bakery flavor

5️⃣ Brown Sugar Cookies

Swap ½ cup white sugar with brown sugar

Add ½ tsp molasses for chewiness

6️⃣ Peppermint Chocolate Chip

Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Add ½ tsp peppermint extract

7️⃣ Caramel Pecan Cookies

Add ½ cup chopped pecans

Press a caramel candy in the center after baking

8️⃣ Chai Spice Cookies

Add 1 tsp chai spice mix
(cinnamon + ginger + cardamom + cloves)

9️⃣ Matcha Sugar Cookies

Add 1–1½ tsp matcha powder

Great for soft center, crisp edges!

🔟 Orange Cranberry

Add 1 tbsp orange zest + ½ cup dried cranberries

05/12/2025

Custard Ice Cream Cake🍨✨

🥄 Ingredients

Sugar 1/3 cup
Custard powder 2 tbsp
Milk 1 cup
Cold whipping cream 1 cup
Vanilla 1 tsp
Chopped dried fruit/sprinkles as needed

🔹 Instructions

1. Mix sugar, custard powder, and milk in a pan.
2. Cook on medium flame, stirring continuously until thick.
3. Transfer to a bowl, cover with wrap, and let it cool completely.
4. Beat the cooled custard for 1 minute until smooth.
5. In another bowl, beat cold whipping cream and vanilla for 3–5 minutes until soft peaks form.
6. Combine the custard and whipped cream gently.
7. Line a mould with wrapping paper, sprinkle fruit/sprinkles, and pour in the ice cream mixture.
8. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
9. Slice, serve, and enjoy.

04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes 🍊🍫

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1 tsp baking powder 🧁
1/2 tsp baking soda 🧂
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1/2 cup buttermilk 🥛
Zest of 1 orange 🍊
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped 🍒
1/2 cup white chocolate chips 🍫
For the Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened 🧀
3-4 cups powdered sugar 🍚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
Zest of 1/2 orange 🍊
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted 🍫
For Decoration:

Fresh cranberries 🍒
Orange zest 🍊
Extra white chocolate chips 🍫
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: 🍰

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. 🏠
Make the Cupcake Batter: 🎂

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 🌾🧂
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. 🧈🍬
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. 🥚
Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest. 🍦🍊
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. 🥄
Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips. 🍒🍫
Bake the Cupcakes: ⏳

Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. 🍰
Make the Frosting: 🍦

In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. 🧴🧀
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. 🍚
Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest. 🍦🍊
Fold in the melted white chocolate until fully combined. 🍫
Frost the Cupcakes: 🎨

Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost the cupcakes with the white chocolate cream cheese frosting. 🧁🍫
Decorate the Cupcakes: ✨

Garnish each cupcake with fresh cranberries, a sprinkle of orange zest, and a few extra white chocolate chips for a festive touch. 🍒🍊🍫
Serve and Enjoy: 🍽️

03/12/2025

03/12/2025

De nata / egg tarts

for the puff pastry
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
½ tspn salt
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup softened butter unsalted

Combine all ingredients and knead until gluten is fully developed
Transfer to a floured surface
Roll out the dough use rolling pin and form a rectangular 10 inches, make sure the surface is floured to prevent from sticking,
Then spread the butter on the dough just like applying spread on the bread, now fold into 3 (1st fold)
Cover with plastic and chill
15 mins
Then roll out again to form a rectangle about 15 inches
Then roll in towards you to become a log
Cover with plastic
Chill the dough 1 and 2hrs preferable overnight

filling
In a sauce pan combine
4 eggyolks
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
½ cup sugar
1 tspn vanilla
2 tbspb cornstarch
Combine this and cook in a medium heat continue mixing until thicken
Remove from heat
Then take out the puff from chiller
And remove the plastic and cut about half inch you can make 15 to 18 pcs on this
Then put each puff pastry on muffin or cupcake pan
The layers facing upwards
Then press to cover the sides of the cavity
Pour the filling about 1 to 2 tbspn and bake 210c preheated oven center rack
Bake 20 to 30 mins until the top is blackened
Serve warm and enjoy

02/12/2025

Sweetened Condensed Milk- using powdered milk

Ingredients:
1 cup powdered milk (non fat milk, dairy free milk or coconut milk)
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water

Steps:
In a bowl, mix milk and sugar until combined. Set aside.

In a blender, add hot water. Then, add the milk mixture. Blends until smooth and creamy. Ready to use.
Store in the refrigerator fora week. Enjoy!

Optional: you can add a drop of vanilla. Yum!

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If you have lots of fresh milk- here is the other recipe. Video is posted so you can see how to make it.

So easy- Sweetened Condensed Milk

Make your own! It taste way better than store bought!

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh milk
1 cup white sugar
Pinch of baking soda (optional)

Steps:
This will take 30-45 minutes of your time.
In a saucepan, add milk and sugar. Whisk together until combined. Bring to a boil. Keep stirring. Let it simmer and thicken for about 20-30 minutes. Add a pinch of baking soda. Mix well for about a minute. Turn off the heat and let it cool before transferring to a clean jar.

02/12/2025

Apple Walnut Cake

Ingredients
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (180g) peeled and finely chopped apples (about 2 medium apples)
• ¾ cup (80g) chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra moisture)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

In another bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add milk, vanilla extract, and honey if using. Mix until well combined.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add the chopped apples and walnuts, and stir until evenly distributed — do not overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle a few chopped walnuts on top for crunch.

Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

01/12/2025

Chocolate Christmas Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
• 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk or milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (240ml) hot water or hot coffee
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Buttercream Frosting:
• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3½ cups (420g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: red and green food coloring

For Decoration:
• Christmas sprinkles or edible glitter
• Mini candy canes or chocolate shavings

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then slowly pour in hot water or coffee. Mix until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.

Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely before frosting.

To Make the Buttercream Frosting:
Beat the butter until pale and creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.

For a Christmas look, divide the frosting into bowls and tint each with red or green food coloring.

Assembly:
Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes using a star nozzle. Decorate with sprinkles, mini candy canes, or chocolate shavings for a festive touch.

Tip:
For a fun twist, add a surprise chocolate chip or caramel center inside each cupcake before baking — it melts beautifully and adds holiday magic. 🎁🧁

30/11/2025

🍓🎂 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Roll 🎂🍓

Ingredients:

For the Sponge Cake:

¾ cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

For the Strawberry Layer:

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)

For Decoration:

Fresh strawberries, sliced

Whipped cream

Crushed vanilla shortbread cookies (or golden Oreos)

Directions:

Prepare the Sponge Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar using an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes, until thick and pale.

Add vanilla, milk, and melted butter, and mix gently.

Sift in the flour mixture and fold carefully until just combined.

Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.

Roll the Cake:

While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.

Turn the cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll the cake up gently from the short side with the towel inside.

Let it cool completely (about 30 minutes).

Make the Strawberry Filling:

In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

Cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until the strawberries soften and release juices.

Add the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened.

Let it cool completely before using.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Dessert Roll:

Unroll the cooled cake carefully. Spread an even layer of the cheesecake filling over the cake, leaving a small border at the edges.

Spoon the cooled strawberry filling on top of the cheesecake layer, spreading gently.

Re-roll the cake (without the towel) tightly but gently. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to set.

Decorate and Serve:

Once chilled, place the cake roll on a serving platter.

Spread whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with crushed shortbread cookies for a “shortcake” finish.

Garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a beautiful presentation.

Slice and serve chilled for a creamy, fruity, and elegant dessert experience.

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 35 minutes | 🍳 Baking Time: 12 minutes | ❄️ Chill Time: 2 hours | ⏱️ Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes

🔥 Kcal: ~390 kcal per slice | 🍽️ Servings: 10 slices