A cake with character

I have a request for a small cake with minimum cream, butter and sugar. The first thing that came into my mind is Durian swiss roll. Why swiss roll?? First, its not a simple cake to master. I have tried and tested many recipes to get it right. Second, this recipe I am using, does not requires any artificial addictives (i.e no baking powder or soda and etc) and requires minimum sugar and butter. Third, it does not requires slabs of whipped or butter cream to decorate, as it looks good as it is. But why "a cake with character"? Well, the filling needs an acquired tasted to appreciate it, and its 100% fresh durian pulp. Its either you love or hate it. In addition, the sweetness from the fruit enhance the cake naturally.

Durian Swiss Roll

 Durian swiss roll , anyone???

Zara's Birthday Cake

Zara adores Dora, so this time round I decided to have a garden theme with Dora and Boots. Guess how old is Zara??..hehe..ok..i'm boring..the "2 " sign again.

Valrhona Framboise Fudge Cake
surrounded with organic strawberries and champagne grapes 

left: Valrhona + Raspberry Cupcake
right: Cranberry Cream Cheese

King of Fruits

Durian Cake

I have a love-hate relationship with durian, I hate the pungent stench when I'm not eating it. But simply love its creamy bittersweet flesh however it leaves a nasty aftertaste, plus anyone near you will know that you just had durian. The taste will linger in your mouth for hours.

Do you love or hate durian or are you confused like me?