Winter is very synonymous with carrots and oranges at my place. Perhaps something to do with the cold season during my growing up years in India when this kind of produce was seasonal.
Before I share the recipe for this truly amazing cake, I would like to apologise for my long absence from this space. It was never intentional because creating gives me more joy than anything in this world. I started a new venture in the middle of a global pandemic in an industry which was not only unknown but also probably the worst hit by Covid-19. I think it was a really brave decision, however it caused much stress, anxiety and dissappointment to my family and myself.
When we embark on a new journey, our heart is filled with hope and courage and faith that we could possibly beat all odds. But more often than not, there are external factors that influence our circumstances that are barely in our control. We can only do our best! I had to say a sad but practical goodbye to our venture and here I am as happy as ever to be back in my cosy corner of the Internet doing the things I love. I believe, experiences, good or bad teach us a lot. It can change our perspective of the world around us. It can help us discover new facets about ourselves.

It is lockdown once again in Sydney, but everything seems different this year. For one, my twins seem to have grown up in leaps and bounds. I have discovered a new baking companion in one of them. We baked this cake together and oh the joys,...