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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 16 x 28cm baking tin with non-stick parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to whisk together the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla paste. Sieve in the flour and gently fold through […]
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Summer lemon berry cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/ gas mark 4. Line three 20cm tins with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in the flour, baking powder, lemon zest and milk until […]
Red velvet cake
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Line four 20cm cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, sieve together all the dry ingredients for the sponge. In a separate bowl, combine the oil, eggs, buttermilk, food colouring, vinegar and vanilla extract. Whisk them together using an electric, handheld whisk for at […]
A guide to making your own wedding cake
When it comes to cake decorating, it can be quite daunting! However, there is no need to fear it. Cake decorating can be really fun and such a personal thing to make for any special occasion, especially your own wedding cake. Here is a handy guide for decorating your own wedding cake. Cake prep It’s […]
Get to know your icings
Ganache? Buttercream? Swiss meringue buttercream? There are so many different icings out there to decorate your bakes with. My first experience with icing was of course, the water icing! Decorating my ‘S’ biscuit in Granny Redmond’s kitchen. I expanded my horizons from there. Once you know the difference between each icing, you’ll be able to […]
17 recipes for beautiful showstopper cakes
In the mood to bake something more than just a cake? Here are 17 recipes to try when you want to wow everyone and treat them to a delicious and eye-catching showstopper cake.
Black forest gâteau
1 Preheattheovento180 ̊C/160 ̊Cfan/gasmark 4. Grease and line a 20cm loose-bottomed or springform cake tin. Tomakethesponge, first whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a large bowl until they begin to look pale and thick. Sieve in the cocoa powder and a pinch of salt, then fold in to combine. Whisk the whites in […]
Twister cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 20cm tin with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a jug, beat the egg and milk together, slowly stream into the butter mixture and beat well. If the mix looks like it has […]
Orange and peach traybake
A delicious, fruity summer traybake | Easy Food
Boozy bakes – A how to guide
Why bake with booze? Flavour Using spirits, beers or wine can give a subtle warmth to a dessert or cake, deepen the flavour and make it taste more sinful. To choose which alcohol to incorporate into your bake, consider your ingredients and choose a spirit that will complement them; for example, apple will pair well […]