Based on a classic recipe, this red velvet cake with cream cheese icing is super duper delicious. I realise you might be planning that summer holiday, and the summer bod to go with – but life is too short to not treat yourself with a tasty treat… So go on! Bake! For The Cake 120g Butter 300g Sugar 2 Eggs 50g Cocoa powder 1 tsp Red food colouring 1 … Continue reading Recipe | Red Velvet Cake
Let’s be honest, whats NOT to love about a tower of cookies?? I admit, I almost didn’t want to share this recipe, in the hope that should their be a cookie contest with my friends – I would win hahaha! It seemed a little selfish though, so here we are! ❤ If you take out the mixed spiced, this is a really good basic recipe, … Continue reading Recipe | Yummy Spiced Cookies
Ingredients For the Cupcakes 1 Cup Plain flour 1/2 Cup Caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Milk 1 egg 1 tbsp butter, melted For the Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice Method For the cakes Pre-heat oven to 170C degrees and lightly grease your pan of choice (if making shaped … Continue reading Recipe | Vanilla Cupcakes, With Lemon Glaze
Ingredients 500ml Double Cream 125ml Whole milk 1 vanilla pod 5 large egg yolks 50g golden caster sugar, plus extra for the topping Method Preheat the oven to fan 160C. Sit four ramekins in a deep roasting tin (or a large deep cake tin) – one that will enable a baking tray to sit well above the ramekins when laid across the top of the … Continue reading Recipe | Creme Brûlée
Ingredients For the Doughnuts 1 Cup Plain flour 1/2 Cup Caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp Rose Water Pinch Salt 1/2 Cup Milk 1 egg 1 tbsp butter, melted For the Glaze 1/2 Cup powdered sugar 1 tsp Rose Water 1-2 tsp Water Method For the Doughnuts Pre-heat oven to 170C degrees and lightly grease the doughnut pan. In a large bowl, mix … Continue reading Recipe | Rose Water Baked Doughnuts
Ingredients For the base 100 grams unsalted butter 225 grams digestive biscuits (crushed) 1½ tablespoons brown sugar For the filling 100 grams cream cheese (full fat) 50 grams caster sugar 100 grams double cream 3 tablespoons vanilla extract Method Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave for 1 minute/2 minutes. – Be sure to keep an eye on it as it can turn … Continue reading Recipe | Vanilla Cheesecake
Today was my granny’s birthday, so as a little something yummy… I decided to make her a cake! Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 200g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 medium eggs 200g self-raising flour For the filling 100g butter, softened 140g icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Dessertspoon Milk Strawberry or Raspberry Jam Sugar paste flowers, icing … Continue reading Victoria Sponge with Butter Cream Frosting
Like most in January, I am struggling to let go of all the festivities and the yummy goodies that came with it. Why should being healthier, mean we need to cut out all the good stuff and flavour? These little pots are so easy to make, and taste rather good too! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) Almondmilk 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, I like … Continue reading Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Picture to come! INGREDIENTS 100g Softened Butter 175g Caster Sugar 2 Large Eggs 2/3 Ripe Bananas, mashed – I like to use bananas that are almost on their way out! 225g Self-Raising Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 tbsp Milk 1 Handful of crushed/roughly chopped Pecans 1 Handful of crushed/roughly chopped Walnuts METHOD Preheat the oven at 180 degrees celcius. Lightly grease a 2lb … Continue reading Banana & Nut Cake
Ingredients For the pastry Make from scratch 225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 110g butter 110g caster sugar 3 medium egg yolks, lightly beaten **Or buy pre-made short crust pastry For the frangipane 125g butter, softened 125g caster sugar 2 eggs 125g ground almonds 1 tbsp plain flour For the poached pears 250g caster sugar, plus extra for topping 4 good-sized pears 1 cinnamon … Continue reading Pear & Frangipane Tart
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