Bakes, Cupcakes

Lemon and Coconut Cupcakes

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

Bakes, Breakfast, Muffins

Marmalade Breakfast Muffins

Looking for a quick on the go breakfast? These yummy marmalade muffins are a great alternative if you're in a rush! What you'll need: 100g plain flour100g wholemeal flour2 tsp baking powder150g caster sugar100g butter softened150ml semi-skimmed milk 2 eggs150g marmalade (with the rind) Let's get started! Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan. Fill a… Continue reading Marmalade Breakfast Muffins

Bakes, Bonfire Night, Chocolate, Seasonal Projects

Bonfire Night Layered Dessert

Hello and welcome back to my blog! This weekend is Bonfire Night in the UK so to celebrate we'll be making a themed layered dessert to keep us warm whilst we're watching the fireworks! What you'll need: A glass jar (or many if you're feeding more like me!)A large chocolate swiss rollFudge Icing (you can… Continue reading Bonfire Night Layered Dessert

Seasonal Projects, Small Treats, Valentine's

Valentine’s Chocolate Lollipops

In need of a quick DIY Valentine's gift? Why not try our sweet and sour heart shaped lollipops! Here's what you'll need: Sour strawberry strawsWhite chocolateHundreds and thousands decorationsLollipop sticksBaking trayBaking parchment . Our first step is to create the heart shape out of the strawberry straw, we'll do this by pinching it in half… Continue reading Valentine’s Chocolate Lollipops