I was listening to a lovely radio interview with my favourite food writer, Nigel Slater the other day where he said his favourite cake was Coffee & Walnut. On telling my daughter she said she loved this cake too – I don’t where she’s had it as I have never made it not being a…
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How to make Fondant Rose Biscuits
Today I’m sharing how to make Fondant Rose Biscuits! I was recently asked by Sainsbury’s if I’d like some ready to roll icing in various colours. I’ve always felt a little bit of envy when I’ve come across a beautifully decorated cake or biscuit but somehow this area of creativity has passed me by. So…
Blueberry & Banana Pancakes (American Style) + Oxo Good Grips Review
Blueberry & Banana Pancakes (American Style) are incredibly fruity and delicious. These light, fluffy pancakes are the perfect dessert or indulgent breakfast. Today I’m sharing Blueberry and Banana Pancakes (American Style). As a blogger for Oxo, I am privileged to receive products that often push me to make things that I haven’t ever thought to…
Banocolate Chip Muffins
Banocolate Chip Muffins aka Banana & Chocolate Chip Muffins are utterly delicious and so easy to make. The perfect afternoon snack or addition to a packed lunch box! In honour of National Baking Week, I thought I would post my latest creation which was born out of frustration and a touch of laziness, if I’m…
Cherzipan Cake (Cherry & Marzipan Cake)
Cherzipan Cake (Cherry & Marzipan Cake) I’ve had a block of Danish Anthon Berg marzipan in my cupboard for some time and decided that I really needed to find a good use for it. (Bit of a marzipan addict)! I had also seen many cherry cakes on the internet that I liked the look of….
Strawberry Choux Buns
Strawberry Choux Buns are filled with strawberry cream and topped with strawberry icing! They are the best choux buns I’ve ever tasted and I think you’ll agree once you’ve made them! This recipe is one that I have re-created from a one-off childhood memory of some beautiful, heavenly Strawberry Choux Buns. My mother made them…
Strawberry Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins – simply delicious!
Strawberry Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are super moist and delicious. Perfect for using up some summer strawberries. Recently my daughter had a cake bake at her school and one of my friends had a minor meltdown when her Strawberry Muffins failed 3 times the night before the bake. I thought I would google to see…
Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
Olive Oil Chocolate Cake is a moist chocolate cake sandwiched and decorated with a delicious chocolate fudge frosting! Best of all it’s fool proof and perfect as a birthday cake. As it was my husband’s birthday today it was a good excuse to raid my recipe box and find a Chocolate Cake recipe. This one…
Lillian’s Apple Cake
I don’t know who Lillian was but my mother has been baking this yummy Danish Lilian’s Apple Cake for as long as I can remember. Fresh apple slices and cinnamon are complemented by a divine nutty topping which gets toasted whilst baking. My family loved this cake which I baked for the first time today! Serve with a cup of tea or as…