Cake, kids & exercise
A nice easy treat, that looks impressive. By using Cocopops (or a supermarket alternative), you add an extra chocolatey hit and for some reason, it seems to stay crisper a bit longer too. Some people think making Rice Krispies buns are so easy, but if you get the proportions wrong, the mixture just falls apart.… Continue reading Cocopops Cake
This one is good! Basically, it’s a giant cookie in a traybake tin. The ideal treat for a party or bake sale. It’s a handy recipe for your collection, as the dough does not require chilling, so it’s a quick one to prepare. The recipe is from a book called ‘Bake it, Slice it, Eat… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
A loaf tin is a great multi purpose tin to own. I love baking a small cake, in a loaf tin. It’s enough for a small gathering, perfect with a cuppa and so easy to slice. I’m also a sucker for a marble cake - they just look so pretty. This recipe is an old… Continue reading Marbled mocha and vanilla loaf
We opted to make individual cheesecakes or mini ‘mini egg cheesecakes’. The amount below makes one whole cheese cake or 10 individual ones. The recipe is a mixture of recipes seen online and I used the cheesecake recipe from ‘All About Home Economics’ also. I increased the amounts for the topping from the book’s cheesecake… Continue reading Mini Egg Cheesecake
I've tried lots of different recipes over the years - some were too sugary or hard for me. This recipe which I got from the lovely ladies at Kidscook (which has now closed), is a keeper. It has the unusual addition of flour and I think this is what makes it a success. I make… Continue reading Flapjacks
In short, my favourite brownies with caramel. These are gooey and decadent. Delicious served with a cuppa or heated with ice-cream. Ingredients: 325 g dark chocolate125 g butter150 g castor sugar90 g soft brown sugar3 large eggs, at room temperature100 g plain flourHalf a tin of caramel (I used carnation brand) Method: Preheat oven to… Continue reading Caramel Swirl Brownies
'A very simple loaf cake with a heady hit of coffee and a light-as-anything whipped mascarpone topping'. That's the blurb that got my attention, while flicking through You magazine last year. It's a recipe by Eleanor Maidment and I've had it on my 'to try' list for ages. Version 1: made with instant coffee I… Continue reading Cappuccino Loaf
This sounds like a magical combination to me. Personally, I prefer not to use chocolate flavoured batter with orange, I like a madeira style cake with either chocolate chips or chocolate frosting, so this ticks the boxes. This recipe is from 'Fast Cakes' by Mary Berry, which is a book that I highly recommend. We've… Continue reading Chocolate and Orange Loaf
There are so many variations of these cupcake. I like a good orange hit and don't want the orange to be overpowered by chocolate. My recipe is for an orange cupcake batter (no cocoa) and then decorated with chocolate buttercream. It also has the addition of chopped chocolate orange in the batter. It's a variation… Continue reading Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
Gluten Free (or GF for the cool kids😉) baking is so popular. I’m often asked if I have any GF recipes and until now, I’ve said no. I’m a traditional baker and tend to bake with old school ingredients, but sure you've got to move with the times eh. I decided to play if kinda… Continue reading Gluten Free Brownies
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