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Preheat oven on Circo Therm® to 160°C. Grease and line a Swiss roll tin that’s 25cm x 35cm. Place eggs and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat for 3 minutes until pale and creamy. Add the oil, vanilla and orange rind and mix for a further 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, spices, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir through the grated carrot and mix only to just combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake for 15 minutes on shelf level 2, until just set. While the cake is baking, sprinkle a tea towel with icing sugar. When the cake is cooked, carefully turn the cake out onto the tea towel. Remove the baking paper and generously sprinkle the cake with more icing sugar. Roll the cake with the tea towel, starting at the short end. Allow the cake to cool completely before filling. To make the cream cheese filling, place the cream cheese and butter in a bowl and beat until creamy. Add the icing sugar, orange juice and rind and beat until smooth. When the cake is cool, carefully unroll the cake and evenly spread the cream cheese filling. Re-roll the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. While the cake in the refrigerator, make the candied walnuts. Place the walnuts, sugar and butter in a small frying pan. Heat on Induction level 8 or Flame Select 8, stirring constantly to melt the sugar and butter. Cook for 5 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the heat and pour onto a piece of baking paper  and allow the walnuts to. When ready to serve the cake, dust with more icing sugar. Finely chop the cooled walnuts and sprinkle on the top of the cake. Note: If VarioSteam is available, use low level when cooking the cake.

What is an L-shaped kitchen? An L-shaped kitchen is a design layout that uses two right-angled walls to create a functional space. This means that any cabinetry, bench space and appliances are housed across two walls only, with an open area in the middle. The open-plan nature of L-shaped kitchens is helpful in extending the size of your kitchen space or leading seamlessly into a dining or lounge room. How can you make the most of your space with an L-shaped kitchen? To make the most of your L-shaped kitchen layout, it’s important to think about the functionality of your space, which includes the location of major appliances and cupboards. If you’re currently undergoing a kitchen renovation, a good guide to follow is that of the ‘kitchen work triangle’ – or ‘golden triangle’. It’s essentially an imaginary triangle that links your sink, cooktop and refrigerator. And while there’s no specific rule on how far apart they should be, a general guideline is no less than a metre and no further than 3 metres. Some of the other key appliances to have within easy reach include your oven, dishwasher, and microwave. If you want to create a seamless finish within the kitchen, then the new NEFF Flex Design range is a must-have for your L-shaped kitchen. With four different colours to choose from, you can match the trimmings of key appliances with your kitchen’s aesthetic. This includes the Slide & Hide® oven with Full Steam or Added Steam, a compact oven with microwave functionalities, induction cooktop and more. Design tip: To maximise the space in your kitchen, place two NEFF appliances – like a Slide & Hide® oven and NEFF oven with microwave functions – side by side for total convenience and seamless style. Where should you put your appliances in an L-shaped kitchen? Choosing the right spot for your appliances can be tricky. By now you’ve likely nailed the golden triangle outlined above – but what about your small appliances? We’ve all got those little appliances that we use each day – but they’re often taking up valuable space in the kitchen. Adding integrated appliances into your L-shaped kitchen is a sure-fire way to maximise space while having the appliances you use daily. For example, you can add a NEFF oven with air fry or steam functions to reduce the need to have additional appliances that serve these functions. Another option to consider is including a dedicated appliance cupboard. Fitted with power points, shelving, and a door to neatly hide your appliances, a cupboard can free up bench space and keep your kitchen looking tidy. Can you have an L-shaped kitchen in a small home? L-shaped kitchens are great in a small home, giving you a little extra room and stopping your kitchen from feeling cramped. But depending on the layout of your home and broader space, L-shaped kitchen layouts work in most homes. Their sleek yet functional design means they are great for people with small or medium-sized kitchens – but there’s no hard and fast rule. However, as mentioned above, it is key to consider the positioning of your appliances, and how much room they will take up. The NEFF Slide & Hide® oven has a disappearing door feature, which ensures there are no obstruction while you’re entertaining. Need help choosing the right appliances your kitchen? Then book in a free product demonstration with our NEFF kitchen experts. They can answer your questions and show you how NEFF appliances can elevate your kitchen and cooking.  About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Still deciding on what to purchase? Book a one-on-one NEFF consultation at our NEFF Showroom in South Melbourne. Our NEFF consultations offer a personalised, one-on-one discussion with a NEFF specialist to assist you with the products you are most interested in. Be guided through our range whilst you learn about the key features and taste the benefits of NEFF appliances, such as homemade cookies baked on CircoTherm® or mouthwatering dumplings cooked with FullSteam. Please complete the request form below to make a booking.

Still deciding on what to purchase? Book a one-on-one NEFF consultation at our NEFF Showroom in South Melbourne. Our NEFF consultations offer a personalised, one-on-one discussion with a NEFF specialist to assist you with the products you are most interested in. Be guided through our range whilst you learn about the key features and taste the benefits of NEFF appliances, such as homemade cookies baked on CircoTherm® or mouthwatering dumplings cooked with FullSteam. Please complete the request form below to make a booking.

1. Forgetting the golden triangle The three most important fixtures of any kitchen are the sink, cooktop and refrigerator. It’s best practice to design your kitchen with these three fixtures in a triangular shape (the golden triangle). This can help make it easier to move between them, speed up meal preparation and have better use of the kitchen space in the kitchen – you might even fit more than one cook! There are no hard and fast rules depicting the perfect kitchen work triangle. As a general guideline, the distance between these areas should be no less than 1 metre and no larger than 3 metres. If the distance is too small, it can make a kitchen feel cramped and blocked. If it’s too large, it makes cooking a hassle. 2. Not selecting your appliances before you start your design Appliances can dictate the overall design of your kitchen, so it’s important that you choose them at the start of the process. If you don’t, you may be restricted to a certain sized oven or two ovens, but if you choose them first, you’ll know the exact dimensions to design the best possible kitchen to fit around them. Here are a few important questions to get you thinking: How many ovens do you need and where would you like them placed? Can you stack two ovens on top of each other or would you rather have them side by side? What type of cooking do you do? Do you do a lot of steam-based cooking and need an oven with Full Steam, Added Steam or Steam Inject? Or do you need easy access to your cooking with the Slide & Hide®? Perhaps a combination of the two? What type of cooktop do you want? Gas? Induction? Or maybe a vented cooktop which doesn’t require a rangehood above? From a style perspective, your appliance’s trimmings and handles could influence the overall aesthetic of the kitchen. NEFF’s new Flex Design range has four distinctive colours – deep black, anthracite grey, metallic silver or brushed bronze – for your oven, cooktop, coffee machine and rangehood trimmings and handles. You can mix and match the colours to create a unique contrast or opt for a single shade for a holistic look – endless combinations for you to explore. 3. Not carefully planning cabinets and drawers It might seem like a no brainer but, if you don’t put enough thought into the placement of your cabinets and drawers, they can end up hitting walls, surfaces or even your kitchen island if you’re not careful. To avoid this issue, be intentional with your planning – think hard about how and where your cabinetry and drawers will open. Consider your fridge and dishwasher locations too. For example, try and avoid placing your fridge or cabinets in a location that blocks an entryway if the door is open, and make sure you can fully open your fridge door without it butting up against a cabinet handle. 4. Lack of bench space around the cooktop With so much space allocated to appliances and storage, one aspect that often gets overlooked is bench space, especially on either side of the cooktop. Large pots and pans need adequate space and the best spot for chopping up veggies and other ingredients is also right next to the cooktop. Obviously, there’s varying opinion around how much bench space is ideal, and this will also be dependent on how large your kitchen is to begin with, but generally speaking, two metres of clear bench space is ideal especially if there are two cooks in the kitchen at the same time. 5. Inadequate lighting Not choosing enough lighting or choosing lighting that overwhelms the space is a common mistake many homeowners tend to make. A kitchen generally needs three forms of lighting: general lighting for overall illumination, task lighting and accent lighting. To determine what you need where, look at all your work areas and think about the lighting required for each – having lighting directly above each work area is important. You can enhance the design of your kitchen with pendant lights, while under-cabinet lighting will give you a better view for all your common tasks. 6. Forgetting about power points If you’re a kitchen gadget junkie, then you’ll need to include multiple power point outlets in various spaces across the kitchen. You won’t want to be unplugging the kettle and toaster every time you want to use another appliance! It’s also a good idea to give the island its own independent power – it can be particularly useful to charge devices away from the bangs, scrapes, and spills of a working kitchen. 7. Choosing the wrong benchtop One of the most common mistakes when it comes to choosing a kitchen benchtop is not understanding how much care certain materials need. Natural stone, such as marble or limestone may look beautiful, but they can stain easily and require regular upkeep to ensure they look pristine. Laminate is resistant to staining but not scratching, stainless steel is both heat resistant and durable, as is granite. Every material has its own strength and weaknesses – the key is to compare all of them with the kind of lifestyle you lead and the amount you are willing to spend for renovating your kitchen. If you’re ready to discover the finer details about your kitchen plans or appliances, then book in a free product demonstration. Our NEFF kitchen experts can show you how to elevate your kitchen’s look with the new Flex Design range, as well as highlighting how easy it is to cook up a storm with a NEFF oven. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Biscuits Cream the butter, sugars and vanilla with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add the flour and mix slowly until just combined. Divide the mixture in half and place each half onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over the dough and using your hands roll into a log, approx. 4cm in diameter. Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and chill till firm. When ready to bake, preheat oven on CircoTherm® 160˚C. Unwrap the logs and roll lightly in salt flakes. Slice into rounds approximately 5mm in thickness and place onto trays that have been lined with baking paper. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool on trays then fill with caramel filling. Caramel Filling Pour the condensed milk into a preserving jar. Cover with lid but do not seal. Place the jar onto wire rack and cook on FullSteam 100˚c for 2 hours, making sure to refill the water reservoir after 1 hour. Take the caramel from the oven & remove the lid until cool.

Choose functionality  Functionality is an element of the kitchen that cannot be understated – and one of the best ways to ensure your space is as useful as can be is to choose appliances with technology that make your life (and cooking) easier – and cuts down on the need for multiple appliances. NEFF’s oven range has an array of features that do just that. On top of providing you with the versatility to cook with or without steam depending on your choice of dish, the NEFF built-in oven with Added Steam or Steam Inject includes our revered Slide & Hide® technology, which sees the door disappear under the base of the oven. This is helpful if you’re working with a smaller or tight kitchen space and you won’t knock into a hot oven door when removing your cooking. If you want to have your oven match your kitchen’s aesthetic, then the Slide & Hide® now comes in our Flex Design range. This range comes in four unique colours – brushed bronze, deep black, metallic silver and anthracite grey. Flex Design also has versatile accessories, like oven trims and handles, that allow you to match your appliances with your kitchen’s aesthetic. How good is that? Reduce bench clutter  As simple as it sounds, clearing away any unnecessary clutter on your bench or table can significantly improve the look of your space. Whether it’s junk mail, old recipe books or that basket of washing that just never seems to end – putting things away is the trick. However, it should come as no surprise that to put things away, they need to have a home. Whether it’s a designated cupboard, drawer or filing cabinet – give everything a place where they belong. Have a small appliance cupboard  Another way to expertly reduce clutter is to build or install a dedicated small appliance cupboard to house appliances such as your kettle or toaster.  These appliances are often left on a bench or hidden in a cupboard. But by creating a permanent space for them to live, complete with power points and enough ventilation, you won’t have to worry about moving them before or after each use (or hiding them away when you have guests coming!). Need a space-saving solution for your microwave? Then consider a NEFF combination oven with microwave functionality. It’s the ultimate two-in-one appliance that can serve a multitude of cooking needs. Bonus points for matching the trim and handles with your kitchen’s aesthetics! Buy hybrid appliances  Buying appliances with multiple uses is a great hack for small kitchen spaces. And whether it’s a multi-function kitchen sink or a hybrid appliance, having two (or three) appliances in one can be a huge space saver. Our built-in oven with microwave function and vented induction cooktop combine two appliances in one, reducing the need for multiple installations. The compact oven means you can defrost and re-heat food like you would in a microwave, as well as bake a cake or cook up a roast for dinner as in a conventional oven. Meanwhile the vented cooktop replaces the need for a bulky rangehood with a sleek cavity in the centre which draws steam and smells away immediately – plus it comes in the new Flex Design range, allowing you to shake up your cooktop’s trim with four distinct colour options. Open up your bench area  The layout of your kitchen can have a big impact on how much usable space you actually have. For example, if your kitchen has a U-shaped design, there can be a lot of wasted bench space in corners or on areas that are hard to reach. One way to open up your kitchen is to knock out a section and create an island bench or completely remove part of it to transform your kitchen into an L-shaped space. Give the illusion of space in your kitchen And lastly – but perhaps one of the most effective ways to create space – is to give the illusion that your kitchen is bigger than it actually is by using features that trick the eye. This might include choosing floor-to-ceiling tiles, installing mirrored cupboards or integrating your appliances behind cabinetry so your kitchen looks sleek and uninterrupted. A built-in NEFF coffee machine is the perfect example of how an appliance can fit seamlessly into your space. And whether you’re building a new home, renovating your existing one or just looking for some handy tips, these suggestions can help you create more space in your kitchen. You can book in a free NEFF product demonstration near you to learn more about the full range of NEFF products and see these in person for yourself to best understand how they can bring your dream kitchen to life. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

If you’re passionate about home cooking, you probably have some of the best kitchen appliances and gadgets to integrate into your space during a renovation. Even in a large kitchen, there’s an art to fitting in a rangehood, oven, dishwasher, warming drawer, cooktop and fridge, as well as all your coffee machine, microwave and smaller kitchen appliances – all while avoiding being overwhelmed by a sea of technology. So how can you have all the appliances you want and make everything integrate seamlessly? We’ve got five tips to get you started. 1. Speak to your builder or designer about fully integrated appliances Fully integrated appliances have an appliance panel, which is a bespoke cabinetry that’s installed over your appliance door to give the impression that they’re just part of the cabinetry. The panel is fixed to your appliance door and opens in tandem to reveal the inner workings, without crowding your kitchen. At NEFF, we offer fully integrated dishwashers for the ultimate seamless look. Whoever’s managing your renovation will be able to recommend materials and surfaces that would best work for your hidden appliance design. Many people choose to go with subtle panelling that matches the surrounding materials. You’ll be surprised at what a difference it makes to the aesthetic and minimalist feel. 2. Choose integrated rangehoods Rangehoods are an essential addition to your kitchen, but they can also be cumbersome. While a wall-mounted rangehood will do the job of extracting smells and steam from your cooking experience, you might want to opt for an integrated or slide-out design. These sleek stainless steel rangehoods take up less space and are professionally installed to fit in with your kitchen design. 3. Consider a built-in microwave Tabletop microwaves can be bulky, and often take up valuable space on your counters or cupboards that could be put towards décor or other small appliances. Why not consider making room for your family, and opting for a built-in NEFF microwave that integrates seamlessly into your cabinets? You could purchase a full NEFF oven with microwave functionality as an alternative. This halves the space needed to house your major appliances and gives you more options for cooking every day. These ovens also feature the Slide & Hide® fully disappearing door, which gives you full access to your creations for tasting and basting. Plus, did you know that our new Flex Design range is inclusive of our oven-microwaves? This new versatile accessory allows you to add four bespoke colours to your appliance’s trims and handles. So if you want a kitchen with black appliances, then add our deep black trim and handle option to your oven, cooktop, rangehood and coffee machine. Want a more industrial look instead? Then consider the brushed bronze – endless style possibilities for your fully integrated kitchen! 4. Use the island to save more space in the kitchen A kitchen island is one of the best places you can hide appliances and they look great in myriad kitchen styles. You can use the island to integrate your oven or dishwasher, but it’s also a great storage options to keep smaller appliances out of sight – the lower shelves are perfect for stowing away any distracting kitchen appliances that might be taking up meal prep space on your kitchen counter. A must-have addition for your kitchen island is a vented cooktop. This two-in-one appliance combines the sleekness of an induction cooktop with the functions of a range hood. It automatically absorbs cooking odours, allowing you to cook up a storm without any unnecessary smells. And if you want to add your personal flair to the appliance, or match your cooktop with the island materials, then you can add coloured trimmings with the new Flex Design range. This range gives you the option to add coloured trimmings and handles to your cooktop. And with four distinct colours to choose from, the design possibilities are endless. Install deep drawers If fully integrating your appliances isn’t for you, choosing smart storage solutions can make hiding away appliances a breeze. Deep drawers make the perfect home for bulkier appliances, like mixers and blenders. Pulling out a drawer to find what you needs is much easier than poking around in the depths of a cupboard. The result – your appliances are accessible at a moment’s notice, while not taking up any of your valuable bench space. You can seamlessly integrate your oven and drawers with the new Flex Design range. With four different colours to choose from, you can add trimmings to your oven that seamlessly combine with NEFF warming drawers for a fully integrated look and keeping your dishes warm when entertaining your guests. About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more

Can you imagine the days when our ancestors had to cook everything over an open fire and coals? Nowadays, we’ve got fancy dials, thermometers, and state-of-the-art meat probes to monitor our cooking temperatures, helping us make the perfect home-cooked meal. Even though we have all of this handy technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions about the perfect cooking temperature  – do you really have to follow the recipe’s instructions? Can you turn the oven up to bake your dish faster? Does it really matter if you open the oven door? We’ve got all the answers you need. Why is having the correct oven temperature so important? Even a mere 20°C can make a huge impact on your meal’s success. If you’ve ever baked a cake in an oven that’s too hot, you’ll know how frustrating it is to watch the crust burn while the batter on the inside stays gooey. No matter the complexity of your dish, like this simple flourless almond cake with white chocolate ganache, or your oven type, like a combination oven, you must always follow your instructions to the letter (or number) if you don’t want to see another baking disaster. Plus, using the right oven temperature can help you work out baking times, which can be helpful if you’re entertaining guests and want to time your cook perfectly. With the new NEFF Flex Design range, you can get a 6.8-inch touch display that allows you to effortlessly adjust the temperature through the touch pad or with traditional dials to ensure that your cooking temperature is accurate and precise. Why should you follow the oven instructions in the recipe? Recipe instructions for the cooking temperature take the guesswork out of home cooking. They’ve been tried and tested to bring out the best flavours and textures in your dish. And while there might be a bit of flexibility when it comes to roasting potatoes, when it comes to baking breads and cakes the temperature is really key. So, if your cake recipe suggests a baking temperature of 160°C, stick to it. Turning it down to 140°C will give you sunken, dense cakes. And unfortunately, 180°C won’t help cook it faster – it’ll just deliver rocks for tea. Cooking tip: Using the Circo Therm® as part of your baking can help heat up your NEFF oven faster and achieve a perfectly even bake, no matter what you’re cooking up. What tools can you use to help monitor your oven temperature? Having a thermometer on hand can help monitor your oven temperature, just in case things get out of hand or need to change at any point. This is especially the case for a lot of meat based recipes, such as more sensitive recipes, like a medium-rare lamb that usually needs an internal meat temperature of between 60–65°C, or a roast chicken recipe that calls for a core temperature of around 75–80°C. NEFF’s Multi Point Meat Probe can even regulate the oven temperature itself, letting you get on with your sides and desserts. Can you open the oven door while cooking? Every time you do, heat can escape the oven and cause the temperature to drop. This can put your dish at risk of losing that golden, even bake just for a peek. Tricky recipes like choux pastry will be a disaster if you open the oven before they’ve had a chance to rise properly – all the escaped heat and steam will leave your buns a little flat. But you can get guaranteed results without opening your oven with the NEFF Home Connect system. This cooking essential comes with automated recipe settings, so you can pre-set your oven settings and rest assured that your food will cook evenly. How does temperature affect a steam oven? It’s generally less important to monitor your temperature if you’re using a steam oven, as the cooking method usually retains moisture and cooks more gently and evenly. A NEFF Full Steam oven allows you to steam your creations at 120ºC, which not only cooks your food faster but also retains the full flavour and nutrients. And if you’ve got an oven fitted with NEFF’s Added Steam function, injecting some steam into the process can help prevent your recipes from drying out. While steam can be a far gentler method of cooking, it still won’t mean that you can crank up the temperature and cut your cooking time in half. Want to see how a NEFF oven can take your meal to the next level? Then book in a free product demonstration today. Our NEFF kitchen experts will show you how easy it is to manage temperature with the Multi Point Meat Probe and our innovative oven technology. Plus they’ll show you how a NEFF oven can effortlessly tie in with your kitchen’s aesthetic with the new Flex Design range! About NEFF  NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen. Discover more