Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 23 x 33cm baking tray 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 until […]
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3 bakes you didn’t know you could make vegan!
Our Test Kitchen vegan baking queen, Síomha, has been working her magic in the kitchen and has made three timeless classic bakes into unforgettable vegan desserts. Many people are under the impression that vegan baking can be super complicated, expensive and time-consuming, but we have the best tips and tricks to ensure you save time […]
Síomha’s vegan strawberry Swiss roll
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark 4 and line a 23 x 33cm baking tray with parchment paper. Whisk the dairy-free milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside for 10 minutes to curdle; this creates a vegan ‘buttermilk’. In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar […]
Our top 5 show-stopper cakes
If you fancy a challenge this weekend, we have just the recipe for you. These cakes are always a crowd-pleaser, beautiful to look at and your taste buds will be forever grateful.
Gluten-free chocolate cake
Showstopping gluten-free chocolate cake. Moist chocolate sponge sandwiched with rich chocolate buttercream.
Sprinkle surprise cake by Siúcra
Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/170 ̊C fan/gas mark 5. Line four 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. To make the sponges, in a bowl, beat together the butter and Siúcra Caster Sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. […]
5 of the best tofu recipes
Tofu is known for its cholesterol-lowering effects and is arguably one of the most versatile ingredients to include in a dish. It’s available in a variety of shapes and consistencies and is packed full of protein. We most commonly hear people say that they avoid tofu because it’s tasteless, but that’s the best part – […]
Chocolate Easter Roulade by Siúcra
Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes, plus cooling time Difficulty: Intermediate Preheat the oven to 200°C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6 and line a 34 x 24cm Swiss roll tin with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl add the eggs and Siúcra Caster Sugar. Using an electric mixer, whisk until thick and creamy. Sift […]
Snowy coconut cake
A decadent chocolatey treat that’ll wow your guest at every dinner party.
Sticky lemon and ginger cake
1 Preheat the oven to 160 ̊C/140 ̊C fan/gas mark 3. Line two 15cm tins with baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the flour, bicarbonate and all the spices. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, treacle, golden syrup and milk. On a medium heat stir […]