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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, […]
Seeded Bread recipe Ingredients390g Wholewheat flour20g Bran80g Mixed seeds2 tsp Instant yeast1 1/2 tsp Salt500ml Warm water1 tbsp Olive oil MethodPrepare a non-stick loaf tin with baking spray and set aside. To a large mixing bowl add in all the dry ingredients, and mix to combine.Add in the water and olive oil and continue to […]
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 […]
3 Cheese Hot Cross Buns Ingredients150ml milk, at room temperature50g unsalted butter1 tsp salt450g white bread flour, plus extra for the crosses7g instant yeast1 large egg20g chives, finely snipped2 tsp Italian herbs50g parmesan, grated60g feta, crumbled100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodIn a saucepan add 80mls of water, the milk and butter. Heat up over low heat […]
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 […]
Cabbage & Potato Curry Ingredients4 tbsp oil1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp ginger and garlic paste200g tomatoes, grated1/3 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp curry powder300g potatoes, cubed400g cabbage, washed and slicedSalt to tasteSugar to tasteFresh coriander, for garnish Method Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the mustard seeds and allow them to […]
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