This is a lemon drizzle with the added flavour of cardamom. Up until now I have shied away from cardamom in sweet bakes as to me it is a savoury flavour that goes in curries. That was until I tried this. Continue reading “Lemon and Cardamom Cake”
Category: Recipes
Rocky Road
Who doesn’t like a rocky road? All that chocolaty goodness with the chewy marshmallows and the soft crunch of biscuits all in one bite.
You can add almost anything to a rocky road to give it extra crunch, chewiness or added flavour.
I found myself buying more mini eggs after Easter, purely because they had been reduced and I simply couldn’t help myself. Continue reading “Rocky Road”
Simnel Cupcakes
There is something nice about having an individual cake to sink your teeth into. Instead of my usual large Simnel cake I have made smaller cupcakes. Continue reading “Simnel Cupcakes”
Easter Nests
These are a little Easter treat, that have been made for generations, in not only my family but probably many others too. The recipe I use has not been written down and the ingredient quantities judged by eye and taste. Continue reading “Easter Nests”
Coconut Lemon Cake
A slightly different take on the lemon drizzle by adding coconut to it. The coconut add a little texture and flavour. Continue reading “Coconut Lemon Cake”
Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are really soft almost cake like. They are really quick and easy to make. I have used crunchy peanut butter because I like the added texture. Smooth works just as well. Continue reading “Peanut Butter Cookies”
Peanut Butter Brownies
For these peanut butter brownies I have used Crunchy peanut butter, you can of course use smooth. I just love the added texture that the crunchy peanut butter gives. Continue reading “Peanut Butter Brownies”
Black Forest Swiss Roll
A lot of people are put off making a Swiss roll through fear of the rolling and the cracking. A lot of the time the cake will crack, I think this gives the Swiss roll character and proves it is homemade.
I have made a black forest Swiss roll with cream and cherries, however you can make any filling you want or prefer. Continue reading “Black Forest Swiss Roll”
Valentine Cookies
This recipe will make about 30 cookies (depending on the size of your cookie cutter)
These cookies are so versatile you can use any cookie cutter, sandwich two together, make window cookies or mug hanging cookies and more.
Because I have chilled the dough before baking, the cookies will retain their shape and not distort during the baking process.
Today I have made sandwiched cookies with a heart window and some mug hanging cookies to enjoy with my hot chocolate. Continue reading “Valentine Cookies”
Ginger and Black Treacle Scones
During the winter months we need a little extra warmth with our afternoon tea, the ginger in these scone gives that added warmth and comfort. I have found the best way to mix the black treacle in to the scone mix is to dissolve it in a little warm milk, it gets a little sticky otherwise! Continue reading “Ginger and Black Treacle Scones”
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