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Sticky Date and Pecan Pudding Ingredients 250g pitted dates, roughly chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250 ml boiling water 40g brown sugar 80g unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 185g cake flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup raw pecans Butterscotch Sauce 200g muscovado sugar 250 ml pouring cream 1 tsp vanilla extract 70g unsalted butter Pinch of salt Ice cream, to serve […]
Self-Saucing Butterscotch pudding Ingredients 50g muscovado sugar 180g cake flour 2.5 tsp baking powder 100g unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, at room temperature 60ml NESTLÉ Cremora Original 1/2 cup warm water 4 tbsp golden syrup Butterscotch sauce 150g muscovado sugar 2 tbsp cornflour 500ml boiling water Vanilla ice cream, to serve Method Preheat oven to 180°C, and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and […]
Blueberry and White Chocolate Muffins Ingredients113g unsalted butter, at room temperature200g granulated sugar2 large eggs, at room temperature2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract240g cake flour113g milk, at room temperature250g fresh blueberries40g granulated sugar, for topping MethodPreheat the oven to 190°C. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with banking spray or line it with cupcake liners.In […]
Coconut Jam Cake Ingredients125g butter, softened220g caster sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extract3 large eggs, room temperature260g cake flour3.5 tsp baking powder125ml milk200g strawberry jam, for topping30g desiccated coconut, for topping500ml custard, to serve MethodPreheat oven to 180C. Grease a 20 cm x 30 cm cake pan. Spray with baking spray or line with baking paper.Sift flour […]
Chocolate Coconut Flapjacks Ingredients 230g unsalted butter 130g brown sugar 160g golden syrup Pinch of salt 300g oats 60g desiccated coconut 150g milk or dark chocolate, melted 50g white chocolate, melted Method Preheat the oven to 180°C, and prepare line a 20x20cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside. To a mixing bowl, […]
Carrot Cake Loaves Recipe Ingredients250g vegetable oil390g granulated sugar1 tsp table salt4 large eggs, at room temperature1 tbsp cinnamon powder1/2 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp ground cloves240g cake flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda330g carrots, finely grated120g pecans, chopped, plus extra to decorate Cream cheese icing113g unsalted butter, at room temperature230g cream cheese, […]
Easter Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients80g butter200g marshmallows1 tsp vanilla extract100g Rice Krispies200g milk chocolate, melted125g speckled eggs, roughly choppedSprinkles, optional MethodLine a 20×20 cm baking pan with baking paper. Set aside.Add melted butter to a microwave-safe bowl, and add in the marshmallows. Once melted, microwave at 1-minute intervals mixing in between until melted.Stir in the […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberries Ingredients200g milk chocolate2 tsp vegetable oil500g strawberries CoatingToasted almonds, crushedDesiccated coconutMilk chocolate drizzleSprinkles MethodLine a tray with baking paper.Place chocolate and oil in a microwave-proof bowl, and microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate has melted.Grip the strawberry by the stem, and dip it into the chocolate until fully […]
Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Yields 12-14 cupcakesIngredients95g cake flour40g unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp espresso powder2 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, at room temperature100g sugar100g demerara sugar80ml vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract120ml buttermilk, at room temperature Spiced Buttercream230g […]
Chocolate Cherry Trifle (makes 4 mini trifles) Ingredients Cherry Jam500g fresh cherries, pitted1/4 cup caster sugarJuice of half a lemon1 tsp corn flour Chocolate BrowniesI used this recipe 1L First Choice Velvet Chocolate, cold250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar100g dark chocolate, gratedFresh cherries, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry jamAdd pitted cherries, lemon juice, and […]
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