This is a light coconut sponge sandwiched with raspberry jam and a fluffy cream cheese buttercream, which isn’t sickly sweet – an absolute treat! This recipe is from the book ‘The Modern Preserver’s Kitchen‘ by Kylee Newton. Ingredients90g unsalted butter90ml sunflower/rapeseed oil350g caster sugar200g sour cream2 tsp vanilla extract350g plain flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda½ tsp salt40g desiccated … Read More
This is a delicious layered Oreo cake with an extra chocolate layer for added indulgence! Ingredients Cake Batter350g softened, unsalted butter350g caster sugar350g self-raising flour1½ tsp baking powder1 heaped tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp milk6 eggs½ packet Oreo biscuits Swiss Buttercream Icing4 egg whites300g caster sugar450g softened butter4-5 Oreo biscuits, crushed Chocolate Ganache Filling200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces200ml double cream … 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
A beautifully moist and delicious chocolate cake with ginger nut butter running through the batter, layered and topped with a ginger and chocolate ganache. This recipe is amazingly decadent and entirely vegan! IngredientsFor the Cake300ml almond milk100g vegan butter50g ginger nut butter2 tbsp cider vinegar250g self-raising flour50g cocoa powder2 level tsp baking powder250g golden caster sugar1 tbsp instant coffee powder … Read More
This method combines two of my favourite ingredients, peanut butter and chocolate. These are devine, so simple to make and ready in minutes. Perfect for those days when you’re craving a warm fresh cookie!Makes 12 Ingredientspinch of salt100g unsalted butter, softened100g crunchy peanut butter100g golden caster sugar100g soft brown sugar1 large egg150g plain flour100g dark chocolate, ideally 70 % cocoa … Read More
A delicious light lemon and vanilla sponge sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and lots of lemon curd. This is a beautiful and stunning cake for any celebration. IngredientsFor the Cake 350g unsalted softened butter350g caster sugar350g self raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp milkzest of 2 lemons6 large eggs For the Icing350g unsalted softened butter700g icing sugar2 … Read More
Easy after school snacks! Eggless Chocolate mug cake4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch of salt (1/8th tsp)pinch of baking powder (1/8th tsp)3 tbsp milk2 tbsp oil (I used rapeseed oil)5 pieces of dark chocolate Whisk all ingredients together in a large mug. Microwave at 900 W for 1 min 20 seconds Vanilla Mug Cake with … 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
