N & J’s by Chef Noven

14/06/2025

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14/06/2025

Difference between baking soda and baking powder in simple points:

1. Ingredients

Baking Soda: 100% sodium bicarbonate.

Baking Powder: Contains sodium bicarbonate + acid (like cream of tartar) + a drying agent (like cornstarch).

2. Reaction Requirement

Baking Soda: Needs an acid (like lemon juice, vinegar, yogurt) to activate and produce gas (bubbles).

Baking Powder: Already contains acid, just needs moisture and heat to activate.

3. Taste

Baking Soda: Can leave a bitter/soapy taste if not balanced with acid.

Baking Powder: Neutral in taste when used properly.

4. Use in Recipes

Baking Soda: Used when the recipe has natural acids (like buttermilk, cocoa powder, or yogurt).

Baking Powder: Used when there’s no acid in the recipe.

5. Strength

Baking Soda: 3–4 times stronger than baking powder.
Baking Powder: Milder than baking soda.
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01/06/2025

Butter Cookies Recipe 💛

Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter softened (226g)
3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour¹ 265g

BUTTER PIPED COOKIES INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven 375F (190C)

2. In a large bowl (or, preferably, in the bowl of a stand mixer), combine butter and sugar and beat together with an electric mixer until creamy and very well-combined.

3. Add egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt and beat well. Pause to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure that all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour until the flour is completely combined. Again you should pause to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

5. Fit a large piping bag with Ateco 827 piping tip and portion half of the cookie dough into the bag².

6. Pipe cookies into swirl shapes on an unlined, ungreased cookie sheet. Transfer to 375F (190C) preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges of cookies are just beginning to turn golden brown.

7. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

8. Do not pipe cookie dough onto a hot or warm cookie sheet.

9. Once cookies have cooled completely, dip in chocolate (if desired). Chocolate;

10. Combine chocolate chips and shortening in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring well in between until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

11. Dip cookies in chocolate and transfer to a wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Decorate with nonpareils or other sprinkles, if desired.

12. Allow chocolate to harden before enjoying. You can speed up this process by placing the cookies in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

13. Enjoy your butter piped cookies
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24/02/2025

Banana Butter Cake 🍌🍰

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream or yogurt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Mix in the mashed bananas until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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24/02/2025

Cinnamon Bread with Icing 🥯

Bring the cozy flavors of cinnamon bread into your kitchen with this easy-to-make Dollywood classic! The soft, buttery texture, swirls of cinnamon sugar, and sweet vanilla icing make it a must-try. Perfect for family gatherings or a comforting treat with coffee!
Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup milk
2 eggs
¼ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cinnamon swirl:

¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter

For the icing:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla, then combine with dry ingredients.
Pour half the batter into the pan. Swirl in half of the cinnamon sugar mix.
Top with remaining batter and swirl in the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over warm bread.
Enjoy with coffee or tea for a delicious, cozy treat!


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24/02/2025

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24/02/2025

Full Recipe of Lambingan or Double Buddy:

For dough:
800g 3rd Class flour (Soft wheat)
200g 1st Class flour (Hard wheat)
660ml Water
400g Light brown sugar
100g Margarine
50g Vegetable shortening
40ml Evaporated milk
30g Dessicated coconut
2 tbsp Milkboy
2 pcs Whole Eggs
1 and 1/2 tbsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Baking soda
1/8 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Iodized salt

Toppings:
Desiccated coconut

Filling:
75g Margarine
1 tbsp Confectioners sugar

Bake for 30 minutes at 160C pre-heated oven.

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22/02/2025

Homemade double Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
½ cup (120ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
½ cup (90g) chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin). Fold in chocolate chips.
Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

2. Make the Chocolate Frosting:

In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix until combined.
Add vanilla extract, salt, and heavy cream (one tablespoon at a time), beating until smooth and fluffy.

3. Assemble the Cupcakes:

Pipe or spread chocolate frosting on cooled cupcakes.
Garnish with extra chocolate chips, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Enjoy your delicious Double Chocolate Cupcakes!😊

12/02/2025

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie
Ingredients
1 pre-baked pie crust
¼ cup butter
1 cup sugar
¼ cup flour
½ cup cocoa powder
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 egg whites
¼ tsp cream of tartar
½ cup sugar
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt Butter: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk sugar, flour, and cocoa in a bowl. Gradually add to the butter, stirring to avoid lumps.
Add Milk: Slowly add milk while stirring until smooth.
Cook Until Thickened: Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from heat.
Temper Egg Yolks: Whisk egg yolks and add a spoonful of the hot mixture to temper. Gradually stir yolks into saucepan.
Finish Cooking: Return saucepan to heat and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
Assemble Pie: Pour chocolate filling into the pre-baked crust.
Prepare Meringue: Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Top with Meringue: Spread meringue over filling, sealing the edges.
Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until meringue is golden.
Cool and Serve: Allow to cool completely before serving. Enjoy

30/11/2023

30/11/2023