Looking for a simple and easy chocolate cake to make? This cake is great for a quick chocolate fix and with the white chocolate feathering on the top it looks like you've put loads of effort into making it! What you'll need for the cake: 110g soft margarine110g caster sugar120g self-raising flour20g cocoa powder1 tsp… Continue reading Galaxy Chocolate Traybake
Do you struggle to choose between milk and double cookies? With this recipe you can have both at the same time with the added bonus of dark chocolate and gooey caramel Rolo's! What you'll need: For the vanilla cookie dough: 60g unsalted butter 55g caster sugar 55g soft brown sugar 1/2 a large egg 110g… Continue reading Milk and Double Rolo Cookies
Not sure whether to make a chocolate cake or a vanilla cake? Why not combine both and make this chocolate and vanilla marble loaf topped with a chocolate fudge icing. What you'll need: 175g soft margarine 175g caster sugar 200g self-rasing flour 1 tsp baking powder 3 eggs 2 tbsp milk 1/2 tsp vanilla extract… Continue reading Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf
These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and crisp with the added bonus of being easy and quick to make! They're great for a little treat or a gift for Valentine's Day! What you'll need: 120g unsalted butter (room temperature) 110g caster sugar 110g soft brown sugar 1 egg 220g self-raising flour 1 tsp… Continue reading White Chocolate and Pink Smartie Cookies
Craving some chocolate or need a quick and easy recipe for a bake sale? Look no further and satisfy your cravings with this mega chocolatey rocky road! What you’ll need: 200g Dark Chocolate 300g Milk Chocolate 75g Digestive Biscuits 60g Honeycomb Bites/Pieces 150g Nestle Rolo’s 60g Mini Marshmallows 60g Maltesers Extra chocolates to decorate Let’s… Continue reading Rolo and Honeycomb Rocky Road
Welcome back! Want to make a sewing themed gift for a special someone but also want it to be edible? Look no further! Try our button shaped peppermint creams. What we'll need: 350g icing sugar1 egg white1 tsp peppermint extractGreen food colouring150g dark chocolate1 large button (to make the imprint) Let's get started! In a… Continue reading Button Peppermint Creams
Hello and welcome back to my blog! This weekend is Bonfire Night in the UK so to celebrate we'll be making a themed layered dessert to keep us warm whilst we're watching the fireworks! What you'll need: A glass jar (or many if you're feeding more like me!)A large chocolate swiss rollFudge Icing (you can… Continue reading Bonfire Night Layered Dessert
Looking for a yummy icing for your cakes? Then look no further! This icing is so smooth and creamy, a perfect way to finish a dessert! Ingredients we'll need: 2 Mars bars1 tbsp water260g icing sugar70g unsalted butter/soft margarine at room temperature20g cocoa powder2 tbsp milk Let's get started! Let's get started! Our first… Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Icing
Halloween is fast approaching! Need some snack ideas for your Halloween get to together? Try this Oreo and Smartie bark, guaranteed to keep them coming back for more! What you'll need: Dish or tray (I used a small but deep ceramic dish)200g white chocolateOreo'sOrange SmartiesClingfilm Let's get started! Our first step is to cut up… Continue reading Halloween Oreo and Smartie Bark
Hello! Welcome back to a Box of Buttons! This week I'll be sharing this very easy and tasty recipe with you! These cupcakes are the perfect treat if you have a sweet tooth like me! ~ Makes 8 large cupcakes ~ Ingredients you'll need: 125g unsalted butter 115g caster sugar2 eggs1 tbsp milk130g gluten free… Continue reading Marshmallow Cupcakes
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