This is a simple and delicious way to use up little bits of leftover chocolates adding tons of flavour and textures. These are great as snacks or gifts or for the party. This recipe is from One Tin Bakes Easy by Edd Kimber. Ingredients170g unsalted butter, softened125g caster sugar125g soft brown sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs310g plain flour¾ tsp bicarbonate … Read More
This is the most delicious chocolate cake – three layers of light, hazelnut chocolate sponge iced and sandwiched with super-simple, light, eggless, chocolate mousse and finished with some Ferrero Rocher. Ingredients200g unsalted, softened butter250g caster sugar1 tbsp instant coffee180ml boiling water150g plain flour50g unsweetened cocoa powder50g ground almonds½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder100g sour cream2 eggs1 tsp vanilla … Read More
This is a light, simple sponge, that is big enough for 20-25 people. A beautiful, melt in your mouth, delicious celebration cake. Ingredients Cake Batter250g golden caster sugar (or plain)250g unsalted butter, softened250g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract5 eggszest 1 unwaxed lemon2 tbsp milk Filling600ml double cream4tbsp caster sugarLemon curd100g strawberries, de-stalked and cut in half100g blueberries100g … Read More
This creamy, burnt cheesecake recipe from Ed Smith’s Crave is melt in the mouth and cloud-like! Ingredients600g cream cheese120g golden caster sugar2 eggs300ml double creampinch salt2½ tbsp runny honey40g plain flour Method– Pre-heat oven to 220°C/ 200°C with a fan. – Grease 8” round cake tin – springform or loose-bottomed if possible. – Line with double baking paper cut slightly … Read More
This cake is light and fluffy with the refreshing, summery touch of lemon, almond and raspberry. It’s great for picnics! Ingredients For the Cake Batter200g caster sugar 200g self-raising flour (or plain flour + 2tsp baking powder)200g softened butter4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powderzest 1 lemon (unwaxed) For the Syrup50g caster sugar50ml water50ml almond liqueur/Amaretto (optional) Filling250g … Read More
These brownies are easy to make but they are absolutely the best. For me brownies need to be gooey and moist to be delicious and this one fits the bill. Try it with some nuts on the top for added crunch and flavour. Ingredients300g unsalted butter, melted300g 70% dark chocolate5 large eggs200 golden caster sugar150 dark brown soft sugar150g plain … Read More
Delicious vanilla sponge sandwiched with nutella flavoured Italian meringue buttercream and dark chocolate ganache. Decorated with drip chocolate and a selection of different chocolates. IngredientsFor the Cake350g Unsalted butter350g caster sugar350g self raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract6 large eggs2 tbsp whole milk For the Ganache400 ml double cream200g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces For the Italian … Read More
IngredientsFor the Biscuits 120g unsalted softened butter120g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp ground cardamom90g ground almonds30g ground hazelnuts120 00flour For the Filling 5 tbsp nutella4 tbsp warm water2 tbsp roasted crushed hazelnuts Method – Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a fan. – Beat the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. – … Read More
Gulab jamun inspired sticky buns (makes 8) It’s starting to feel very autumnal and this is the time when I start making some comfort bakes like the flavoured rolls or buns. It could be cardamom or cinnamon buns or chocolate rolls but mostly it is the sticky buns as its something we all love in our family. We … Read More
Chocolate pistachio kheer This Diwali I am bringing you a classic dessert with a twist, a little addition of chocolate ganache will make your kheer even more special and delicious. Cooked using Tilda Pure Basmati this is a lovely dessert to end a festive meal. (serves 2) 700 ml whole milk 60 gms Tilda pure basmati rice 40 gms … Read More
