Fancy making a slightly different bake? Why not use the classic bakewell tart flavours and make some bakewell themed cupcakes? What you’ll need for the cupcakes: 150g margarine 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 150g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp almond extract For the decoration: 250g icing sugar 80ml cold water 50g milk… Continue reading Cherry Bakewell Cupcakes
Looking for a way to spruce up a classic victoria sponge cake? Adding buttercream and some sprinkles is a great way to make a cake more exciting and appealing. What you'll need: 175g soft margarine 175g caster sugar 175g self-raising flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract For the icing:… Continue reading Iced Victoria Sponge
These festive cherry rockcakes are a great crowd pleaser! They went down an absolute storm in my household. I remember making these all throughout my childhood and taking them round to my Nan's, and they're still as yummy as I remember! What you'll need: 250g self-raising flour100g light brown sugar100g unsalted butter125g cherries1 egg1 tsp… Continue reading Festive Cherry Rockcakes
I love a classic British butterfly cake and as they are my dad's favourite they are constantly in demand in our house. So today I'm sharing with you an adaptation of a recipe by Mary Berry. What you’ll need for the cakes: 100g soft margarine100g caster sugar2 eggs100g self-raising flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 tsp vanilla… Continue reading Classic Butterfly Cakes
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