Michelle Morfett is a passionate baker and she has been selling cakes at markets since the age of 22. This turned into owning her first store at Point Chevalier, and now a bigger space in Ellerslie.
Mint Cakery is her first cookbook, a handsome hardback with gorgeous photography by Manja Wachsmuth.
It’s divided into super sensible sections: morning baking (scones, muffins and loaves), brioche, donuts, cakes, slices, and cookies. And there is also a section for festive baking (which includes the most delightful gingerbread men, pavlova and Christmas-style Bundt cake), as well as icings and condiments, and confectionery.
You can really feel the love of baking in Mint Cakery , and all the recipes are superb!
My favourites, so far are:
Strawberry-glazed Donuts. They look sensational and are a taste sensation too. Forget stodgy donuts; the strawberries give this a fresh take on an old favourite.
Lemon Syrup and Blueberry Loaf – this is something that looks beautiful and is something quite different.
Banana and Salted Caramel Baby Cake s – what a fabulous way to use up any ripe bananas in the kitchen!
Chocolate Mouse Cake – easy to make and takes its decadence to a new level!
I thoroughly recommend Mint Cakery to anyone who likes to bake, it has recipes that will suit any home cook, and the family will love the baking!
Reviewer: Karen McMillan
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