I know I have said this before, but it’s still true: you can never have too many banana bread recipes! This one is a variation on the banana and walnut favourite as I may have got a little over-excited at… Read More ›
Cakes
Chocolate Fondants
Chocolate fondants have stopped many a reality tv wannabe-chef in their tracks. The recipe is not difficult or complicated, it’s all to do with the baking. Not long enough and they collapse, too long and the centre is no longer… Read More ›
Chocolate Birthday Cake for Kids and Chocolate Lovers
My son Linus turned 9 on New Year’s Day and when I asked him what type of cake he wanted, he asked for a chocolate cake without any icing, as he doesn’t really like it. I thought he might be… Read More ›
Sticky Toffee Pudding
If you have individual moulds to use for this Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe you will be really pleased with how wonderful they look. This is a great dessert to make in advance if you are expecting guests as they freeze… Read More ›
Delicious Last Minute Christmas Cake
You may have noticed a bit of a theme going on my blog recently – last minute! I have just started a new job making the desserts in a local pub, and I am struggling to fit in work, life,… Read More ›
Snowflake Birthday Cake
Last year my friend Leslie’s daughter Antonia had a swimming party for her birthday and I made her a dolphin cake. This year Antonia had an ice skating party so Leslie wanted a cake that was white and sparkly, like… Read More ›
Chocolate Guinness Cake – Hummingbird Recipe
The famous Hummingbird Bakery chocolate Guinness cake recipe with delicious cream cheese icing
Chocolate Oreo Birthday Cake
My friend Shenny and her sister-in-law, Ritu, have been talking about Oreo cakes for a few months now so Ritu’s 30th birthday was the perfect opportunity for one. I was really excited to try this out and Oreos seem like… Read More ›
Banana and Raisin Loaf
If you are a regular follower of my blog you will know that I just spent a day in Paris with a couple of friends. We had a brilliant day and when we weren’t climbing or descending steps, or on… Read More ›
Black Cherry Cupcakes
When I got back from my brilliant day out in Paris – more of that next time – it was straight back to baking. I made another Black Forest Gateau, this time for my lovely friend over at Wallsfour; check… Read More ›
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