Raspberries are have such a short season you really need to make the most of them. I know you can get most of our summer berries out of season now, but they are so much nicer in season and I do tend to go a little crazy trying to make the most of all our seasonal fruits. Continue reading “Almond and Raspberry Cake”
I love the soft gooeyness of blondies, with the added dimension of the jam and the jammie dodgers these blondies really do take some beating.
This is such a perfect treat at this time of year!
A shortcake is very similar to an English scone but made with egg and cream instead of milk to form the dough.
This recipe makes about 7 x 7.5cm shortcakes Continue reading “Strawberry Shortcake”
Mint and chocolate is a beautiful paring.
I saw a stack of Aero chocolate bars in my local shop. As these were the only chocolate bars the shop had I thought I’d better give a few a good home!
I added the minty bubbly chocolate to my brownies and we weren’t disappointed! Continue reading “Mint Chocolate Brownies”
We all love lemon meringue pie, but what about a cake version? The idea was suggested by my youngest daughter and it is incredible.
I used Italian meringue to cover the cake, as this does not require baking and used a cooks blow torch to enhance the piping. I used a rosette nozzle to pipe the meringue, however any swirly finish will look and taste fantastic. Continue reading “Lemon Meringue Cake”
Lemon gives that lovely fresh flavour, Thyme gives a delicate herby hint when combined in this cake it just make the perfect spring nibble. Continue reading “Lemon and Thyme Cake”
These are so quick and easy to make and you can flavour then with almost anything!
This recipe will make between 8-9 rock cakes, depending on how big you like them. Continue reading “Chocolate Orange Rock Cakes”
Rock Cakes have to be some of the easiest and quickest cakes to make. My mum used to whip up a batch when we got in from school when we started nagging for dinner!
You can flavour them with virtually anything. For these I have used almond and cherry to make ‘Bakewell Rock Cakes’.
This Recipe will make about 9 depending on the size you like! Continue reading “Bakewell Rock Cakes”
Chocolate and orange is a match made in heaven. I also love the effect of a marble cake, every slice is different as is every cake you make!
As well as adding orange zest to the cake I have also given this cake an orange drizzle. I used granulated sugar in the drizzle which gives the cake a crunchy top. You can of course use caster sugar or icing sugar. Continue reading “Chocolate Orange Marble Cake”
I love peanut butter, I have made cookies, fudge, brownies and cupcakes, I have now made a ‘victoria sponge’ style cake. I have filled my cake with chocolate butter icing and peanut butter.
I have used crunchy peanut butter, however smooth is perfect too! Continue reading “Peanut Butter Cake”
