This week I decided to try the Clubs and Spades recipe in the 1001 Cupcakes, Cookies & other tempting treats recipe book! These cookies had the perfect buttery flavour to them, much like shortbread but with the addition of a chocolate sandwich filling and chocolate chips! This was quite a time-consuming bake as you have… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Heart Sandwich Biscuits
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
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
This week I'll be sharing with you my mint chocolate brownies! These brownies are a great alternative to your classic flavour and have the added suprise of biscuit in them! What you'll need: 110g unsalted butter, melted250g caster sugar2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract140g plain flour30g cocoa powderPinch of salt1 tbsp vegetable oil (to grease… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Brownies
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
These sundried tomato and pesto pinwheels are the perfect snack for chilled summer evenings and they're so easy to make! You can cheat like me and buy pre-made pastry or you can make your own. What you'll need: 4tsp green pesto Sundried tomatoes 50g cheddar cheese, grated 1 sheet of puff pastry (I used gluten-free)… Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato and Pesto Swirls
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
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
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