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Honeycomb Ingredient200 g honey (Substitute with golden syrup)200 g caster sugar200 g glucose1 ½ t bicarbonate of soda100 g dark chocolate, melted MethodLine a 25 x 25 cm baking tin with baking paper and set aside. Place the sugar, honey, and glucose in a large saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir, allow the mixture […]
Thick hot chocolate Ingredients60 ml full cream milk1 teaspoon maizena100 g good quality dark chocolate, chopped2 tbsp sugar2.5 tbsp cocoa powder250 ml full cream milkWhipped cream to servechocolate shavings to serve MethodIn a small bowl whisk 60 ml milk with the maizena until smooth, and set aside.Add the milk to a small saucepan on medium […]
Dark Chocolate, Pear & Olive Oil Cake Ingredients250ml EVOO135g muscovado sugar1 tbsp vanilla bean paste3 large eggs1 tsp cinnamon powder240g cake flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp salt250g pears, cubed180g dark chocolate, finely chopped MethodPreheat your oven to 180C.Prepare a 23cm cake tin with baking paper and baking spray then set aside.Add […]
Marshmallows Ingredients21 g gelatin1 cup water, divided300 g (1 1/2 cups) white sugar310 g (1 cup) glucose1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp vanilla bean pasteIcing sugar MethodCombine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and set aside. Combine the sugar, glucose, salt, and the remaining […]
Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake Ingredients For chana magaj 500 g Woolworths chickpea flour 500 g Woolworths ghee 500 g Woolworths icing sugar 275 g full cream milk powder 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 100 g roasted pistachios, ground For Masala Chai Spiced Cake 250g Woolworths cake flour, sifted ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 […]
Naan Khatai Ingredients227 g Ghee165 g Castor Sugar2 tbsp semolina325 g Cake Flour plus 2 tbsp extra1 tsp baking powder1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda2 tsp cardamom powderRaw Almonds, to decorate MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside.Combine the ghee and the sugar and cream with a […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Eclairs IngredientsChoux Pastry300ml water125g butter135g cake flour4 large eggs Caramel cream500ml whipping cream100g Caramel treat Topping200g milk chocolate, melted100g peppermint crisp chocolate, finely chopped MethodMakes 20-25 Preheat the oven to 200°c. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper and set it aside. Place water and butter in a saucepan and bring to […]
Ingredients 145g unsalted butter, melted 2 cups crushed biscuits 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup chopped almonds 1 can of sweetened condensed milk Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line your baking tray with baking paper. Add melted butter to the pan, ensuring all corners of your baking tray are coated […]
Malva Pudding Fudge Sundae IngredientsFrozen custard500 ml whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks500 ml store bought custard Fudge Sauce200 g store-bought Fudge50 g Kerrygold salted butter3/4 cup fresh cream1/3 cup Amarula (optional)Pinch of salt Malva Pudding1 cup full cream milk1 cup flour3⁄4 cup brown sugar1⁄4 tsp salt1 tsp bicarb of soda1 tsp baking powder30g Kerrygold […]
Self-saucing chocolate pudding IngredientsFor the sauce180g brown sugar30g cocoa powder320ml boiling water Chocolate cake150g cake flour70g castor sugar30g cocoa powder2 1/2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt50g melted butter125ml milk, room temperature1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract MethodPreheat oven to 170C or 150C for fan-forced.Prepare a 20×20 cm baking dish with baking spray and set aside.Whisk […]
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