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
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
This week I tried out a new recipe for Cinnamon and Banana Muffins by Jessica at Together As Family. The recipe was so easy to follow and I loved how they turned out! I found them quite sweet but they're perfect for a little afternoon treat! Would definitely recommend giving these a try! - H
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
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 cheesy spinach muffins are great for a quick snack if you're on the go! The best thing about them is that they're suited to any time of the day! *Tip: Silicone cupcake cases are great for this recipe as the cheese can get a little stuck to the usual paper cases. What you'll need:… Continue reading Cheese and Spinach Muffins
This week it's another recipe by Mary Berry that I've been wanting to try out for a little while! This shortbread is the perfect afternoon treat to go alongside a cup of tea! What you'll need: 100g plain flour 50g semolina 100g unsalted butter 50g caster sugar 50g dried cranberries 50g white chocolate chips Let's… Continue reading Cranberry and White Chocolate Shortbread
Looking for a different recipe for Valentine's Day this year? Why not have a go at making these heart-shaped vanilla and white chocolate macarons? To make the macaron shells I followed a recipe by Tasty and added pink food colouring gel to get the soft pink colouring. When it came to piping the mixture out… Continue reading Valentine’s Heart Macarons
Want to have a go at making your own chutney? This red onion chutney is an easy but tasty recipe! What you'll need: Onions x 2 1 tbsp olive oil 150g dark muscovado sugar 100ml red wine vinegar 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves of garlic 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp of chilli powder… Continue reading Red Onion Chutney
The first recipe of 2020! Thought I'd kick of the new year with one of my favourites! All throughout the year my mum, sister and I visit Perrywoods Garden Centre and always eat in their tearooms and the scones are absolutely to die for! So this recipe is my take on their tearoom herb scones!… Continue reading Cheese and Herb Scones
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