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
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
They sound fun and tasty, so I gave them a try. I used a book from the library called 'Wicked Cupcakes!' by Luisa Zissman. She was on The Apprentice years ago, apparently, and has a cupcake shop....sure it had to be a success eh... Well they were, but her recipe makes way more than 12… Continue reading Cola Cupcakes
'Life without cake is like cake without chocolate', this quote was on a birthday card that my son got a while ago and I love it. I clearly love chocolate cake too. I have a few good recipes in my repertoire - a rich chocolate fudge cake, a nice birthday cake and now a new… Continue reading Simple Chocolate Cake
Frosting - the word sounds very American to me, but the recipe below is definitely not icing. This works so well on a cake. It’s a lick the spoon (ahem and bowl) kinda recipe. It would also be delicious on cupcakes, a traybake or even slightly heated and poured on ice cream. I have the… Continue reading The best chocolate fudge frosting
This is my ultimate Chocolate Buttercream. Great on cupcakes and cakes. It contains dark chocolate but it's not bitter, it's like a magical combination. Kids and adults adore this icing. Ingredients: 200g softened unsalted butter 400g icing sugar 2 tablespoons of cooled boiled water 75 g dark chocolate melted Method: Melt the dark chocolate –… Continue reading Chocolate Buttercream
The Cake Mum 