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Melting Moments Ingredients250g unsalted butter, softened50g icing sugar, sifted250g cake flour, sifted60g cornflour, sifted1 tsp vanilla extract200g milk chocolate, melted MethodHeat the oven to 190°C, prepare two baking trays with baking paper, and set aside.In a stand mixer, beat the butter till smooth, sift in the icing sugar, and continue to beat till pale and […]
Ghost Cakesicles Ingredients300g Vanilla sponge cake150g white chocolate50ml pouring cream200g milk chocolate MethodTo make the chocolate ganache, add 100g of the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, pour over the cream, and microwave at 20-second intervals stirring in between until melted. Set aside to cool. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Microwave the remaining […]
Wafer Ice Cream Sandwiches Ingredients300g chocolate wafer biscuits1L vanilla ice cream, softened150g milk chocolatesprinkles or cookie crumbs to garnish MethodPrepare a 20×20 cm square baking dish with baking paper and set aside.Place a layer of wafer biscuits at the bottom of the dish.Top with softened ice cream and smooth over with an offset spatula or […]
Smores Dip Ingredients200g milk chocolate150g mini marshmallowsBiscuits, to serve MethodPreheat the oven to 180C.Place chocolate in a baking dish, and top with marshmallows.Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the chocolate has melted and the marshmallows are toasted.Serve immediately, serve with biscuits or fruit for dunking.
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 […]
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