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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 15cm cake tins and line with parchment paper. Beat the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually stream in the beaten eggs, mixing well between each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour, cocoa powder […]
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Classic sherry trifle
Line the bottom and partially up the sides of a large trifle dish with the cake slices. Sprinkle over the sherry and leave to soak for five minutes. Arrange the raspberries evenly over the cake. Press down lightly with a spatula or fork to release the fruit juices. Pour over the liquid jelly so that […]
red velvet Yule log
Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas mark 5. Line a 35 x 24cm Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. Whisk the eggs and Siúcra caster sugar together until it reaches the ribbon stage. Sieve the flour and cocoa powder together in a medium bowl. Carefully fold the dry ingredients and enough of the colouring gel […]
Chocolate peppermint cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 17cm cake tins with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, water, vanilla, peppermint and golden syrup. Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet until evenly combined. Divide the mixture […]
Caramelised apple and mincemeat tart
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and grease a shallow round 23cm baking dish with butter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, caster sugar, butter, egg and orange zest. Add the milk and beat until just combined. Spread the mixture into the base of the baking dish. Spread over the […]
Gingerbread cake with cinnamon buttercream
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 20cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Sift the first six ingredients into a bowl and set aside. Beat the butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the […]
Fyffes caramel banana cake
Preheat oven to 160°C / 140°C fan assisted and line the bottom of 3x 20cm round cake tins with parchment paper, grease and flour the sides. Whisk together flour with baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Then whisk together milk, mashed banana and vanilla in a large jug, set […]
Basic buttercream icing
Beat the butter and icing sugar together on a low speed until combined, then beat on a high speed for three minutes until fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and cream and keep beating until blended. Top tip To make this a chocolate buttercream icing, add 90g of sifted cocoa powder. Beat in a splash or two of […]
Something to stew over: tips & tricks
Danielle Conaty from St.Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Co.Leitrim, shares tips and tricks for making the ultimate comfort food. Our small emerald isle is a country built on the foundations of a great culinary heritage. Ireland has access to the finest raw ingredients, and places great value on traditional farming methods and the demand of consumers […]
Banana, walnut, sultana and orange cake
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line two 15cm round baking tins with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, butter, milk, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Mix in the sultanas and walnuts. Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 50-60 […]