Weekend bakes

It's been a crazy week of afternoon commitments and finally I get to bake! Here's a Ondeh ondeh pound I am experimenting and a Japanese soufflé cheesecake I baked for my nephew.

And a good friend came and we baked cheesecake together. Here's her takeaway.

Chestnut Azuki pound

I made too much red bean as usual, so I need to research new recipes to use them up, I think chestnut will go well with the redbeans, yes? 

They're really really good! Dense, but not overly sweet. 

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NIV)

Macha Azuki Roll

I'm inspired to make my own sweetened red bean like those found in Japanese desserts and what better combination than macha and Azuki? And so red bean macha Swiss roll it shall be. :)

I ended up making 3 of these and I really like how soft and moist they stayed even in the fridge for a few days. It's a winner! 

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6 NIV)

Adorable Polka Dots Mango Swiss Roll

I chanced upon this decorative Swiss roll, it was decorated with cherry blossoms, I thought it would be fun to decorate mine too! I didn't know if it would be successful, so I did a simple polka dots design, it turned out very adorable, don't you think? The roll was really soft too! Lovely! Lovely! 

I did the mango one together with the green tea one, both very different methods, but both turned out really good and remained soft even if they're just out from the fridge. 

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27:13-14 NIV)