Classic Trifle

This recipe makes an extra large classic trifle which is perfect for any dinner party. You can pre-prepare it and leave it in the fridge until you need it. You just need a large deep bowl.Serves 10 people. Ingredients1 madeira loaf cake For the Jelly150g caster sugarjuice of 1 lemon6 gelatine leaves500g mixed frozen berries For the Custard80g custard powder50g … Read More

Mango Pancakes

These fluffy, eggless pancakes are moist and delicious. Perfect for a indulgent breakfast. Ingredients200ml whole milkjuice of ½ lemon200g plain flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda2 tbsp caster sugar3 mango, peeled and deseeded/ 70g mango purée1 tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted To Serve 200 ml double cream 2 tbsp sugarhandful of fresh raspberriesgolden syrup Method– Add the whole milk … Read More

Italian Celebration Cake

This recipe is inspired by Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes. This stunning celebration cake has layers of light sponge soaked in amaretto syrup and sandwiched with custard cream and more fresh cream on top. IngredientsFor the Cake6 eggs200g caster2 tsp vanilla bean pastezest of 1 lemon100g pasta flour100g cornflour For the Cream Filling700ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste2 tbsp instant … Read More

Just desserts?

We are in week 4 of The Great British Bake Off already and its dessert week! Its summer time which can only mean one thing- Loads of rain! The bakers were tasked with making 12 identical crème brûlée. I do like a nice crème brûlée and just like Mary, I don’t have a blow torch. Mat made coconut and lime, which I loved the … Read More