This week I'll be sharing with you an easy and yummy flapjack recipe! This flapjack is great for an on-the-go snack or back to school treat. The best thing about flapjack is you can add all different kinds of dried fruit, so really get creative with it! What you'll need: 300g oats 100g brown sugar… Continue reading Raisin and Cherry Flapjack
These summer berry meringues with vanilla chantilly cream went down a treat in my household! This dessert is so light and is a perfect treat to have on a summers evening. What you'll need: 100g egg whites (I used 3 egg whites - large eggs)200g caster sugarPink food colouring300ml pot of double cream 5 tbsp… Continue reading Summer Berry Meringues
This week I decided to give the Mini Egg NYC Cookies by Janes Patisserie a go and they definitely did not disappoint! These cookies were everything I expected them to be, soft and gooey in the middle but a crunchy and golden edge. The recipe says the mixture makes 8 but I managed to get… Continue reading Mini Egg Cookies
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
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
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 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
This year Pancake Day for me was spent with my good friend Hannah, fellow blogger, from H's Home Cooking. I feel that you can't beat the fun and chaos of making your very own pancakes, but why limit it to just Pancake Day? So we're sharing the recipe and topping combinations that we made and… Continue reading Pancake Day!
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