It was exhilarating—transforming bland ingredients like flour, oil, and eggs into pure magic. Every rise of the cake felt like a small victory, and every sunken disaster...well, let’s just say there were tears. 

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Every Christmas season, my father’s orphanage in Mumbai came alive with the spirit of giving and community. One of the most cherished donations was the wine cake – a delightful treat that made every festive moment unforgettable. Its unique, rich flavours linger in my memory, and I have yet to taste a cake quite like it. Recently, I stumbled upon a recipe that closely resembles those fondly remembered cakes, and I’m excited to share it with you.

Then came my big moment, launching my first successful carrot cake for Stephen’s (my husband’s) birthday. I held my breath as everyone took their first bites, and the verdict? “Oh, la la, this is SO good!” I thought, well, if they say it, it must be true.  

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Let’s be honest, patience is not my strongest suit. The temptation to keep opening the oven door to peek? Yeah, that’s real. But the lesson in baking is clear: follow the steps, wait your turn, and you’ll get that perfect, moist cake at the end. 

But my first carrot cake attempt? It came out with a huge crack on top and was cooked on the outside but completely soggy inside. Straight to the dustbin. As if it had never existed. And being the stoic Asian that I am, I calmly thought, Nope, baking is not for me. 

It all started with a Zoom baking lesson, led by a godly, patient woman who was teaching all of us eager young women how to bake. Everyone was armed with their whisks, spatulas, and ingredients—except me. I was feeding my 2-month-old baby, who was born in the midst of COVID chaos. While others were fully focused on their batter, my eyes were glued to the "baking queen." Her hands moved like a magician’s, precise and confident, and I hung on to her every word. 

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