Fairy Cakes What is the difference between a fairy cake and a cupcake? First of all it seems that a fairy cake is smaller than a cupcake. Mary Berry, in her book 100 Cakes and Bakes, states that a cupcake is also a different shape to a fairy cake – ‘the cases are deeper and … Continue reading
I recently made a foodie gift package for a friend and wanted to make something that was pretty as well as tasty. First I made some rosewater meringues – swirled with pink colouring. Then I made Lavender scones which were gorgeous! They are really easy – I just added a handful of crushed Lavender flowers … Continue reading
These cookies are adapted from a recipe for gingerbread cookies by Sarah Trivuncic in ‘Sweet Bitesize Bakes’. I’ve used lavender for several recipes in the last year since picking my own and it keeps well after drying so can be used all year round. I particularly like it with lemon but combined with some fresh … Continue reading
Valentines Heart Cake This cake is a chocolate sponge baked in a heart shape, with a white chocolate fudgy topping and completed with swirls of pink marshmallow fluff. It’s a chocolately, gooey, heavenly cake just perfect for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate Cake:- 175g light muscovado sugar 175g butter, softened 175g egg – approx. 3 large or 4 medium, beaten … Continue reading
This week I went to my local Clandestine Cake Club meeting. The theme was ‘one of your five a day’ and while I frequently try recipes using fruits and vegetables I was delighted to find a new recipe I hadn’t tried before in the February issue of Country Living magazine. The recipe was for a … Continue reading
Last year I baked my first avocado cake and discovered a delicious new cake ingredient. You would never know the cake has avocado in it but it gives a light, moist creamy texture and flavour. I’ve finally got round to making another but decided to add some more flavours as the avocado is very subtle. This … Continue reading
Merry Christmas Cupcakes I seem to have been making lots of chocolate cupcakes recently – cupcakes make a lovely gift – and chocolate is always popular! I made the cupcakes with a basic sponge recipe but replacing 25g of the flour with 25g of cocoa powder and adding some chocolate chips. The topping is a … Continue reading
Mince Pies I love mince pies at Christmas and there’s just nothing more delicious than freshly homemade ones. It’s surprisingly easy to make mincemeat and some simple short-crust pastry and there’s still time to make lots! There are lots of recipes around and I seem to have evolved my own version as I like to … Continue reading
Once again I was truly inspired during the summer by the fabulous bakers on Great British Bake Off on BBC2. Series 3 was just as addictive as the first two and each week I was amazed at how the contestants coped with the pressure and challenges. There were a few bakes I thought I would … Continue reading
Halloween is here and yet another excuse to bake a cake! (Not that I need an excuse really ) This is a spooky spider web topped cake complete with two spiders! I’m entering it into this month’s Calendar Cakes Each month Calendar Cakes has a theme and is hosted by Rachel at Dolly Bakes and Laura … Continue reading
