Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Line three 20cm cake tins and two 10cm cake tins. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Slowly stream in the eggs, mixing after each addition. Add the orange zest. Sieve in the flour and baking powder and fold in gently. Divide the mix […]
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Orange cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a cupcake tray with 12 cupcake cases. In a large mixing bowl, beat together all the dry ingredients with the orange zest. Add the butter and beat to form a sandy texture. In a jug, whisk together the milk and eggs. Slowly stream this into […]
9 classic recipes you need for a Thanksgiving feast
Whether you’re an American ex-pat or you’ve got friends visiting from the US of A (or you’re simply a sucker for a themed meal!), here’s the menu you need to throw a proper Thanksgiving dinner. First: there must be turkey. This back-to-basics recipe will make sure you have a gorgeously golden, succulent bird to bring […]
7 festive hot chocolates you need to know about
Few things in life are more comforting on a cold and dreary day than a warm, creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate. Read on for fuss-free recipe inspo… Spiced hot chocolate (serves 2) Combine the 90g chopped dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids) with 100ml milk in a small pot and place over a medium heat until […]
How to get Christmas right: our ultimate easy guide
From festive bakes and edible gifts to the big feast, we’ve pulled together all the answers, tips, recipe inspiration and advice you need for a delicious and stress-free Christmas. Planning This month-long checklist will see you through December and ensure you’re prepared for the big day! Looking for some homemade decorations to get things […]
Christmas cake
Preheat the oven to 140˚C/120˚C/gas mark 1. Line a deep 20cm tin with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the dried fruit, orange juice and zest and 100ml of the whiskey. Set aside to soak for at least four hours. Sieve 225g of the flour into a second bowl and add the mixed spice, […]
Apple and walnut bake with caramel sauce
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4. Grease a rectangular baking dish (approx. 27 x 20cm) with some butter. Peel, core and chop up the apples, then squeeze over the lemon juice. Set aside. Put the butter, caster sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour and baking powder into a large bowl and mix well until smooth. […]
Siúcra Christmas Present Cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line two deep 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. For the sponge, in a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder and Siúcra Caster Sugar. Add the remaining sponge ingredients and whisk until smooth. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and […]
Cinnamon rolls with espresso icing
In a jug, combine the warm milk (31 ̊C), sugar and yeast. Stir together until the sugar has dissolved, then cover and allow to sit for five minutes. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the remaining ingredients. Using a […]
Dark chocolate truffle tart
Sift the cocoa powder, icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the butter and rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the yolks and mix together into a dough.. Shape the pastry dough into a disc, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 […]