5. Cakes

1. Have you ever made a cake yourself?

Yeah, last year I decided to make a cake for my husband's birthday because it was the least expected thing that I could do for him. My husband doesn't like cakes with a buttery taste. And he doesn't like too airy cakes either. So I chose to make a three-tier chocolate biscuit cake with a tender and moist texture. I found a video recipe on the Internet and asked my mom to help me as I was afraid to spoil everything. I baked several cakes and made chocolate mousse first. Then I assembled it, stacking the layers on top of each other. Also, I experimented with cake decorations a bit and finally decided on chocolate lace collars, decorating the outside of the bottom and middle cakes with them. The cake looked gorgeous. The crumb was delicate and moist, the frosting was rich and creamy and utterly chocolatey. It was filled with buttercream, fresh fruit, and nuts. I sprinkled the top tier of the cake with chocolate curls and dusted it with confectioners sugar. I was so excited as I just couldn't believe I managed to make it myself. It was the first time I had ever made a cake myself.

2. Do you like cakes?

Did you like cakes when you were a child?

Yeah, cake is my favourite foodstuff. It is the most versatile dessert as it comes in a huge variety of delicious flavour combinations. I really love chocolate tarts and tartlets with berries, cake with mascarpone or cream cheese, to name but a few. It's delicious. And believe it or not, cake helps me relieve the stress. Not only gain weight.

No, I don't... as I don't like any sugary things... except for a few kinds of fruits and berries. And I try to avoid eating unhealthy food.

3. Do you eat cake after meals?

Mostly, yes... as there's a tradition in my family to do so. Furthermore, a meal is never complete for me without a piece of delicious cake.

No, I seldom do it after meals. I usually eat cake in between meals or any time I feel I need to satisfy my sweet tooth. After meals I normally have no room for cake.

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