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Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients1/4 cup cake flour1/4 cup castor sugar1.5 tbsp cocoa powder1 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 tbsp chocolate chipsWhipped cream or ice cream, to serveSprinkles, to serve MethodAdd the cake flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a regular-sized mug that is also microwave-safe.Use a fork […]
Ricotta, Blueberry & Polenta Cake Ingredients150g cake flour90g Polenta2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt140g unsalted butter, at room temperature190g white sugar2 large eggs, at room temperature250g ricotta cheese2 tsp lemon zest170g blueberriesIcing sugar, for dusting MethodPreheat the oven to 180C. Prepare a 20cm cake pan with baking paper. Whisk the cake flour, […]
Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients170g unsalted butter500g marshmallows1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt270g Puffed rice cerealFunfetti sprinkles, plus extra for decorating300g white chocolate MethodLine a 20×30 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 […]
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients200g 70% dark chocolate15g unsalted butter, cold4 large eggs, seperated50g castor sugar250 ml whipping cream, plus extra for decorating MethodAdd the chocolate and butter to a heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time until melted and smooth – allow to cool slightly. Add the cream to a large mixing bowl […]
White Chocolate Biscoff Puff Pastry Braid Ingredients400g puff pastry, defrosted100g Biscoff spread150g White chocolate bar1 eggSliced almonds, for garnish1 tsp granulated sugar MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper.Place the thawed puff pastry on the baking paper.Visually divide the pastry into 3 sections. Use a knife to make 10 equal strips […]
Chocolate Oat Muffins Ingredients100g oats, substitute for oat flour or all bran flakes250 ml milk, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract150g cake flour, or all-purpose flour25g cocoa powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt100g granulated sugar60 ml vegetable oil1 large egg150 g dark chocolate chips MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Line a […]
Dalgona Cheesecake (makes 4-6 cheesecakes, depending on the size of your glasses) Ingredients250g medium-fat cream cheese, softened to room temp250ml whipping cream60ml castor sugar1 tsp vanilla extract6 Tennis Classic Coconut Rusks, crushed50ml instant coffee granules50ml water50ml sugar MethodAdd the cream cheese, whipping cream, castor sugar, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Whisk until the […]
Peppermint Crisp Caramel Sandwich Cookies Ingredients200g tennis biscuits200g Caramel treat200g Good quality milk chocolate, melted100g Peppermint crisp chocolate MethodFill a piping bag with a caramel treat. Make a small incision at the tip of the piping bag.Pipe the caramel over the flat side of the tennis biscuit, and sandwich it with another tennis biscuit. Do […]
Tiramisu Cupcakes IngredientsCupcakes350g white sugar170g unsalted butter, at room temperature3 large eggs, at room temperature3 tsp vanilla extract330g cake flour, sifted2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt1 cup full cream milk, at room temperatureCocoa powder, for garnish Espresso chocolate ganache170g good quality dark chocolate170ml pouring cream1 tsp instant espresso powder1 1/2 tbsp Kahlúa Frosting250g mascarpone […]
Chocolate Cream Swiss Roll Ingredients6 eggs, at room temperature150g castor sugar50g unsalted butter, at room temperature1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powder60g flour, sifted25g cocoa powder, siftedPinch of salt Cream filling/topping350 ml whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract or paste2 tablespoons icing sugar – adjust to your taste120g fresh strawberries to decorate Ganache150g good quality dark […]
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