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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180°/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4. Grease the bottom and sides of two 15cm and two 20cm tins and line with parchment paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing between each addition. Sieve the flour and baking powder, add the zest […]
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The best chocolate cake ever
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease three 23cm round cake tins and line with parchment paper. Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Divide the batter among the three prepared […]
How to scald milk (and why you should do it)
Scalding milk is the process of heating the milk in a saucepan until just before it comes to a boil, then cooling it. Place the milk in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. After a few minutes, watch for tiny bubbles appearing around the edge of the saucepan. Once you see these bubbles, the milk […]
Sticky date pudding
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a square 23cm baking tin with butter. Place the dates in a saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil and cook for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Use an electric whisk to cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the flour, […]
Cake decorating – all you need to know!
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, shares her top tips for expert cake decorating. I got 99 problems but a cake ain’t one The thought of baking a cake from scratch can be daunting. We’ve all had those moments of inspiration when we decide to make a cake — picking the recipe […]
Cake decorating – all you need to know!
Shannon Peare, one of Easy Food’s resident food stylists, shares her top tips for expert cake decorating. I got 99 problems but a cake ain’t one The thought of baking a cake from scratch can be daunting. We’ve all had those moments of inspiration when we decide to make a cake — picking the recipe […]
Kitchen know-how: rice cooker
Ever wondered whether a rice cooker is for you? We’ve got the low-down. If you eat a lot of rice-based dishes, or you just can’t cook rice well no matter what you do, a rice cooker is a must-have in your kitchen. It will produce perfectly cooked rice every single time, and is all about […]
Kitchen know-how: rice cooker
Ever wondered whether a rice cooker is for you? We’ve got the low-down. If you eat a lot of rice-based dishes, or you just can’t cook rice well no matter what you do, a rice cooker is a must-have in your kitchen. It will produce perfectly cooked rice every single time, and is all about […]
Raspberry lemon tiramisu
To make the custard, bring the milk, cream and vanilla to a simmer in a saucepan over a medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Whisk the egg yolks together with the sugar and cornflour in a separate bowl. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the eggs, whisking to combine. Pour back into the pan over a low […]
Strawberry meringue squares
Combine all of the ingredients for the sponge, aside from the strawberries, in a large mixing bowl. Beat until a dough forms. Line a 32x23cm baking pan with parchment paper, with excess hanging over the sides. Scrape the dough into the pan and smooth into an even layer. Press the strawberries into the dough. Set […]