True to its name, this cake is certainly “ without equal “! I’ve loved this cake for many years, and I have to say that it deserves a special occasion to have this on the table. Although it has a French name, because it was adapted from a French cake called Dacquoise, it is an … [Read more...]
Union Jack Cake
With a British Royal Wedding coming up in a few weeks, what better way to celebrate than by baking this cake! If you can’t find coloured Icing, add some colouring to white ready-to-roll icing – you’ll need Red, White and Blue for this cake. To Serve 12 225g Self Raisi … [Read more...]
Lemon and Coconut Cake
Layers of Lemon and Coconut goodness, this dish is so decadent and delicious, you’ll want to make more than one! Very easy to make, and the Cake could last up to two weeks before going stale. Not that you’ll be able to resist eating it all before then! To Serve 10 … [Read more...]
Toffee Apple Cakes
Small, soft and juicy, these golden caramelised treats are so succulent and flavoursome that you’ll be making batch after batch and eating them as soon as you can. Make them small enough to be party-treats, but big enough to get the slices of Apple on the top and when c … [Read more...]
Devil’s Food Cake
Sweet, Chocolaty and full of calories. But so tasty, so tempting and definitely lives up to the name! Serve it with some Fresh Cream, or a dollop of Vanilla Ice Cream to really top it off! To serve 10 140g Plain Chocolate 100ml Milk 2tbsp Cocoa Powder 140g Unsalted … [Read more...]
Raspberry and Orange Pancake Bundles
An unusual mixture for Pancakes, this dish is served with a rich, sweet cream inside, flavoured with Ginger, Apricots and Nuts. The Orange and Raspberry sauce is the topping on this dessert – it’s very simple, very easy and very tasty. To Serve 2 60g Plain Flour Pinch of Sal … [Read more...]
Lime Cheesecake
Fresh, fruity and full of flavour – there can’t be many more words to describe how amazing this Cheesecake is beginning with the letter ‘f’! To Serve 2 30g Butter 30g Dark Chocolate 90g Digestive Biscuits, crushed Rind of 1 Lime 90g Curd Cheese 90g Low Fat Soft Cheese … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding
It’s Christmas! So what better way to get in the mood than by making a traditional Christmas pudding, it’s best to start making one now, as needs to be refrigerated for anything from two to eight weeks. This recipe has no nuts in as well, but please check on the packaging for any … [Read more...]
Christmas Pudding Cakes
Fruit and Gluten Free, these chocolate puddings are a great alternative to the more traditional mince pies as a treat. They look just like Traditional Christmas puddings, and can be decorated in a variety of ways - such as using left over Icing Sugar to create Holly and … [Read more...]
Rich Fruit Cake
This Christmas Classic can last for up to three months if you don’t ice it – so it’s a great treat to take to family gatherings, parties or to have ready to eat at home for those days where you just want to eat junk! You’ll also need a few extra things for making this cake – some … [Read more...]
Peach and Redcurrant Cake
This cake has a different taste, with these two little-used ingredients creating an interesting and mouth watering combination. It can be stored in a cake tin for up to two days, or served fresh and warm when out of the oven. This cake is great as part of a picnic, as it … [Read more...]
Flaky Pie Crust
This light pie crust comes out of the oven nice and crisp, and suits so many types of pie – both sweet and savoury. Makes a ten inch shell 1 ½ cups Plain Flour 2 tbsp Sugar ½ tsp Salt (optional) 2 ½ tbsp Cold Vegetable Shortening 1/3 cup Cold Butter ¼ Cup … [Read more...]
Lemon Meringue Pie
Mouth-wateringly good, soft, light and not too filling. Great served warm with cream, or cool on it’s own. To serve 4: For the Pastry - 150g plain flour, plus extra for dusting - 85g butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for greasing the pan - 35g icing sugar, s … [Read more...]
Red Chilli and Chocolate Brownies
Chilli? And Chocolate? Sound like a random mix? It goes remarkably well together, so give it a go! The heat and flavour of the chilli will complement the richness of the Chocolate, so it needs to be good quality to taste right. For 16 to 18 squares: - Butter (for greasing … [Read more...]