Kija Bakes

09/07/2024

🍑🧀 Honey Peach White Cheddar Grilled Cheese 🧀🍑

Ingredients:
8 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or whole wheat work well)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2-3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
8 oz white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Bread:

Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
Spread one side of each slice with the softened butter.
Assemble the Sandwiches:

On the unbuttered side of half of the bread slices, layer the thinly sliced peaches.
Drizzle the honey over the peach slices.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves (if using), salt, and pepper.
Layer the white cheddar cheese over the peaches.
Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
Cook the Sandwiches:

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet, buttered side down.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the other side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Serve:

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before cutting in half.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Enjoy!
This Honey Peach White Cheddar Grilled Cheese is a delicious and sophisticated twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. The combination of sweet, juicy peaches, creamy honey, and sharp white cheddar cheese makes for a mouthwatering treat perfect for lunch, dinner, or a special snack.

02/04/2024

Beyoncé, you are a record-breaker and history-maker. With Cowboy Carter, you have changed the game once again by helping redefine a music genre and transform our culture. I am so proud of you!

Cowboy Carter is a reminder that despite everything we’ve been through to be heard, seen, and recognized, we can still dance, sing, and be who we are unapologetically. This album reminds us that we ALL have power. There’s power in our history, in our joy, and in our votes — and we can each use our own gifts and talents to make our voices heard on the issues that matter most to us.

Together, we can stand up for what we believe in, and we must do that at the ballot box this year. The issues that impact us most are on the ballot across the country — from equal pay and racial justice to reproductive healthcare and climate change. And as Queen Bey says at the end of Ya Ya, we need to “keep the faith" and "VOTE!”

You can register to vote with When We All Vote in the time it takes you to listen to your favorite song on the album. Visit WhenWeAllVote.org to register now.

Album artwork: Blair Caldwell

02/04/2024

Who's up for this springtime challenge

Blackberry Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups (180g) fresh blackberries
22 drops of dark Navy Blue Food Coloring( As needed)

For the Blackberry Buttercream Frosting:

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup (60ml) blackberry puree (made by blending fresh blackberries and straining out the seeds)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Decoration (Optional):

Fresh blackberries
Lemon zest
Mint leaves
Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch (23cm) round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cake Batter:

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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 then add 22 drops of dark Navy Blue Food Coloring(as needed).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in the fresh blackberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Bake the Cake:

Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Blackberry Buttercream Frosting:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, blackberry puree, vanilla extract, and salt, beating until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin, or more blackberry puree if too thick.
Assemble the Cake:

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
Spread a layer of blackberry buttercream frosting evenly over the top of the first cake layer.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining blackberry buttercream frosting(usually 3 or 4 cake layers are used).
Decorate (Optional):

Garnish the top of the cake with fresh blackberries, lemon zest, and mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Serve and Enjoy:

Slice and serve the delicious blackberry cake, and enjoy its wonderful flavors!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Servings: Makes one 9-inch double-layer cake

23/06/2023

The Weekend is here...and we are living!
Here is our menu of offerings...hope you enjoy eating them, as much as we enjoy baking them!

Classic Pound 35
Lemon Pound 40 (+5 glaze)
Blueberry Lavender Lemon Pound 50
Pound Cake Slices 5 or 3 for 12

Lemon Velvet Layer Cake 50
Middle Sister Mocha Layer Cake 50
Layer Cake Slices 7 or 3 for 18

Local Delivery (within Detroit City Limits) 15

CashApp: $kijabakes
PayPal: paypal.me/kijabakes

Order now! Send a message:
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TEXT/CALL: 313-468-5566
ALL ORDERS WILL BE CONFIRMED

10/06/2023

10/06/2023

We were outside!
Huge shout out to All Things Detroit and Ask Jennyfer for this great opportunity. Connecting to people felt great and all our flavors sold well.
Today, we continue that magical feeling we have pound cake slices!

*Blueberry Lavender Lemon
*Lemon
*Classic
*Key Lime
*Espresso Chocolate Marble

$5 each
3 for $12.

Let us know what you'd like to pick up, and we will have you ready to go!

12/05/2023

It's Lemon Love Weekend!

Ms. Lemon Love, our delightful Lemon Velvet Double Layer Cake.
Two delicate layers of lemon cake, iced with a delightful fresh lemom cream cheese buttercream...Mmmm🍋

This Mother's Day/Lemon Love Weekend...it's all about HER. We are dedicating our kitchen to bake ONLY Lemon Delights.

HERE SHE IS!
Ms. Lemon Love, our delightful Lemon Velvet Double Layer Cake.
Two delicate layers of lemon cake, iced with a delightful fresh lemom cream cheese buttercream...Mmmm🍋

This Mother's Day/Lemon Love Weekend...it's all about HER. We are dedicating our kitchen to bake ONLY Lemon Delights

Lemon Pound Cake 40
+ Lemon Glaze 5

Lemon Velvet Layer Cake 50

Lemon Velvet Cupcakes 4
4 for 15
12 for 36

Local Delivery (within Detroit City Limits) 15

CashApp: $kijabakes
PayPal: paypal.me/kijabakes

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Order now! Send a message:
FB & IG: Kija Bakes
TEXT/CALL: 313-468-5566
ALL ORDERS WILL BE CONFIRMED