Walnut, Coffee & Chocolate Loaf Cake
A delicious loaf cake with my classic flavour combination of coffee and walnut and lots of chocolate and finished with mascarpone cheese. Easy to prepare this is perfect with a cup of tea! Enjoy
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Delicious Chocolate Orange Cake
This recipe is the simplest of chocolate orange cake, made in a tray with delicious chocolate orange pieces. It’s super-moist with a lovely orange hint from the orange zest and crunch from the hazelnuts. Perfect for a party or a picnic.
Best-Ever Layered Chocolate Cake
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. Ingredients 200g 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 … Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
This is really fudgy, chocolate praline cake. This can be made into one 10” cake but I’m making it into two 8” cakes to make it more celebratory. IngredientsCake batter 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces200g unsalted butter200g caster sugar6 eggs, separated100g roasted hazelnuts, blitzed to a fine powder100g self-raising flour Chocolate Ganache Icing 300g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), broken … Read More
The Cardamom Trail
My first book The Cardamom Trail. Discover rare but precious traditional bakes from India, as well as new spice-infused recipes. Delve into the history of Indian herbs and spices and learn how to match foods and flavours. I like to introduce colourful spices, aromatic herbs and other Indian ingredients into traditional Western baked favourites. Whether it’s a sponge cake with … Read More
Coconut & Raspberry Cake
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. Three 8” round cake tins, greased with oil and lined with baking paperPreheat oven to 200°c (180°c fan) Ingredients 90g unsalted butter90ml sunflower/rapeseed … Read More
Special Oreo Cake
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
Celebration Cake
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
Honeyed Basque Cheesecake
This creamy, burnt cheesecake recipe from Ed Smith’s Crave is melt in the mouth and cloud-like! Ingredients 600g cream cheese120g golden caster sugar2 eggs300ml double creamPinch salt2½ tbsp runny honey40g plain flour Method Pre-heat oven to 220°CGrease 8” round cake tin – springform or loose-bottomed if possible.Line with double baking paper cut slightly larger than the tin and press right … Read More
Raspberry Cake with Almond & Lemon
This cake is light and fluffy with the refreshing, summery touch of lemon, almond and raspberry. It’s great for picnics! Equipment Stand mixer or hand mixer (or a wooden spoon with lots of elbow grease!)Four 8” round cake tinsBaking parchmentCling film Ingredients For the cake batter 200g caster sugar (golden or plain)200g S/R flour (or plain flour + 2tsp baking … Read More