Jam TurnoversIngredients:1 sheet all-butter puff pastry1 large egg, whiskedDark brown sugarStrawberry jamStrawberries100g whipped creamicing sugar Method:Heat the oven to 180C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper.Cut the pastry into triangles and brush with egg. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 15 minutes or until browned and puffy.Once cooled, slice and fill with strawberry jam, […]
Milk Tart Cannoli
A delicious twist to an Italian classic. Ingredients:260g cake flour57.5g cup sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 tablespoons unsalted butter6 tablespoons dry white wine1 large egg1 egg white, for brushing Method:Add all the dry ingredients to a bowl, rub the butter in until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Add white wine and whole egg.Knead for 5 minutes […]
Salted Caramel Bars
I love chocolate, can you tell? Are you looking for a fun baking project this weekend? Well then, welcome to my chocolate wonderland.These Twix bars are absolute heaven, and if I’m allowed to say, they’re even better than the original!Crisp shortbread layered with homemade salted caramel dunked in milk and dark chocolate. If you’re feeling […]
Whipped Salted Caramel Chocolate Ganache
Delicious and creamy salted caramel chocolate ganache recipe, smothered on chocolate cake with chocolate crunchie and salted pretzels. It is the perfect salty, sweet dessert – perfectly balanced and not too sweet – serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Lemon Bundt Cake
Goodbye cold, frosty mornings…. Hello Spring…. (sort of) I’m glad I can finally stop living in my gown and put on some actual clothes. This weekend I cleaned up our outdoor dining area and baked this delicious lemon bundt cake with the most refreshing lemon icing for the kids to enjoy in the sun. Here’s […]
The Best Blueberry Muffins
Hey everyone!! I hope you are keeping safe and sanitising, we are too!We just got the news that our kids’ aftercare has to be closed for 2 weeks because someone caught the virus – I’m pretty angry about it because apparently this person had flu symptoms but still rocked up for work.Why aren’t people not […]
Strawberry Bundt Cakes
I love bundt cakes, I know they’re a bit old-fashioned but I love them!They’re so cute, especially these mini bundts – then again, isn’t anything miniature regarded as cute? I used frozen strawbs for this recipe, along with strawberry yogurt and strawberry jam – They are packed with that delicious berry flavour I love so […]
Mini Baked Cheesecakes
These creamy morsels were incredible to make and by that I mean they are really easy to whip up and so delicious.This recipe makes the perfect base, I topped mine with lemon zest and sweetened whipped cream. Let your imagination run wild by topping the cheesecakes with salted caramel, cookie butter, Nutella, or whatever your […]
The Perfect Scones
Scones Ingredients350g self-raising flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt85g unsalted butter, cut into cubes3 tbsp caster sugar175ml Amasi or buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla essencebeaten egg, to glaze MethodHeat the oven to 220C. Whisk the self-raising flour into a large bowl with ¼ tsp salt and the baking powder. Add the butter and […]
Burnt Honey and Rooibos Loaf
My goodness!! This delicious loaf is my most favourite bake right now. Burnt honey has a slightly nutty and caramel flavour that just brings this entire loaf to life!! I love that isn’t too sweet, and together with rooibos, they make quite a match as my tea lovers would agree. Rooibos and Burnt Honey Loaf […]
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