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Ombré Hojicha & Matcha Mille Crepe Cake

It has been nearly half a year since my last venture into making a mille crepe cake, and this time, I’m excited to share my recipe for an Ombré Hojicha & Matcha Mille Crepe Cake. After numerous attempts and some trial and error with my Purple Yam Mille Crepe Cake, I finally mastered the technique. This cake features a beautiful triple-layer design, incorporating hojicha, matcha, and genmaicha crepes. To enhance the flavor, I used hojicha and matcha whipped cream between the layers, adding a rich, aromatic taste to each bite.

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Airy Nama Chocolate

Looking for a delightful last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? This recipe for Airy Nama Chocolate is just what you need. With only three simple ingredients and a preparation time of under 20 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious treat that anyone can make. Recently, I had the pleasure of collaborating with MUJI Canada and Paragon Tea Room to host a virtual workshop via Zoom. If you missed the workshop, don’t worry—I’ve included the video, recipe, and answers to some frequently asked questions below.

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Genmaicha Lava Kinako Snow Skin Mooncakes

Introducing the centrepiece of our mooncake series – the Genmaicha Lava Kinako Snow Skin Mooncakes! Welcome to Part 3, where we’re presenting unique and creative mooncake ideas just in time for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. Today, let’s delve into the art of crafting these exquisite mooncakes that are poised to elevate your festive celebrations to an entirely new level. The beauty of my snow skin recipe lies in its ability to remain chewy and mochi-like even after spending 3 to 4 days in the freezer. Now, regarding the fillings, we’ll be using the kinako cream cheese custard filling featured in part 1, alongside a delightful addition – genmaicha lava.

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Genmaicha Yuzu Pound Cake

Experimenting with unique ingredient combinations is one of the aspects that makes baking so enjoyable for me. Over time, I’ve created some intriguing flavor pairings like Ovaltine with Coffee and Hojicha with Chestnut. Today, I’m excited to introduce a new addition to this collection: Genmaicha with Yuzu. For this particular blend, I chose to create a Genmaicha Yuzu Pound Cake, as I felt the dense, moist texture of a pound cake would better complement the refreshing combination of flavors.

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