A very good friend of mine sets herself a challenge every year for lent and this year, that challenge is to go vegan. I think the things I’d struggle most without are butter, milk and eggs…all the things that make cake so great! I know she’s missing sweet treats so I thought I’d give some… Continue reading Vegan Chocolate Cake
Cake pops have become really popular over the last few years. If you’ve never had one, they’re essentially cake crumbs mixed with icing to form little moreish bites that are then popped on a lollipop stick and covered in chocolate. Everyone knows that putting something on a stick automatically makes it better! Cake pops are… Continue reading Cake Pops
At high risk of being dry, dull and boring, vanilla cupcakes (fairy cakes or buns if you grew up in Ireland) tend to be forgotten about as one of life’s little pleasures. However, with a little TLC, the humble vanilla cupcake can be a light, fluffy, moist (there’s that word again!) delight. Good quality ingredients… Continue reading Classic Vanilla Cupcakes
I’ve spent a significant amount of time in search of the perfect chocolate sponge. One that’s light but gives a full on chocolate hit, moist but not dense. I think everyone has experienced a disappointing chocolate cake that crumbles in your mouth and requires a drink to wash down, leaving you disappointed in the lack… Continue reading Chocolate Cake
The baking sections of any homeware shop can be an overwhelming place for any beginner baker. They’re full of familiar and not so familiar looking tins, tools and gadgets and I know my first reaction is BUY EVERYTHING! In the case of Homestore & more, I think I have bought pretty much everything at this… Continue reading Baking Cupboard Essentials
Carrot Cake is one of my favourite cakes, as long as it’s dark, moist and full of spices, not a pale, insipid sponge with some flecks of carrot through it. This recipe is an adaptation of my favourite carrot cake recipe and you would not know its any different…my main aim while recipe testing. Spelt… Continue reading Spelt & Coconut Oil Carrot Cake
Vanilla cake is an all round favourite and the flavour that is most popular for any gathering where a large range of tastes need to be catered for. It can be paired with classic vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam or, for the more adventurous, anything from lemon to chocolate and beyond. With the perfect vanilla… Continue reading Vanilla Cake Pictorial
If you like apple crumble, you’ll love this apple shortbread. The best way that I can describe these squares of deliciousness is as apple crumble in bar form! I came across this recipe while looking for something different to do with a bagful of cooking apples. Since then, I’ve seen similar recipes using raspberry jam as… Continue reading Apple Shortbread
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