Lemon and coconut cupcakes with a candied lemon segment for decoration! These cupcakes are the perfect combination for a summers day treat! ~ Makes 12 large cupcakes ~ What you'll need: 150g margarine250g caster sugar3 eggs150g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder2 lemons (we'll be using the rind and the juice!)80g desiccated coconut75ml water200g unsalted butter400g… Continue reading Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes
For this recipe I really fancied being a little bit more creative and playing with the concept of banoffee but with the extra flavour of banana milkshake! What you’ll need for the cupcakes: 150g margarine150g caster sugar3 eggs150g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder1 banana, mashed For the decoration: Thick caramel/toffee sauce175g unsalted butter350g icing sugar2… Continue reading Banana Milkshake and Caramel Surprise Cupcakes
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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 bonfire night inspired bake? These are a perfect treat to have whilst watching the fireworks or warming up by the bonfire. My sister and I had a go at making these amazing bonfire themed cupcakes by Kate Murdoch over at Tastemade - Click here to find the recipe! You can really be… Continue reading Bonfire Cupcakes
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
Fancy having a baking day and mucking around with decorating? Or have an event coming up such as a Birthday and need some yummy cakes? Then look no further than these! What you’ll need for the cupcakes: 150g Margarine 150g Caster sugar 3 Eggs 150g Self-raising flour 1 tsp Baking powder 1 tsp Vanilla extract… Continue reading Cupcake Medley
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