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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line two deep 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder and caster sugar. Add the remaining sponge ingredients and whisk until smooth. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins and bake for 40-45 minutes […]
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Chocolate showstopper cake by Dr. Oetker
For the chocolate truffle decorations: Click here for the instructional video In a saucepan, add the cream and butter. Over low to medium heat, allow the butter to melt and the cream to reach a simmer. Add the chopped dark chocolate to a large bowl. Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate. Stir the chocolate […]
9 must-learn bakes for beginners
If you’re just setting out on your baking journey, these basic recipes are a great place to start. Consider these your building blocks — start with the fundamentals, and add more adventurous elements as you grow your confidence and skills. 1. A basic vanilla sponge A simple vanilla sponge can be leveraged to create a […]
Zesty lime cake
To make the lime curd, place the egg yolks, sugar, lime zest and juice and salt in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Whisk until well combined and whisk for about 10 minutes, until the mix becomes thick, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Remove the curd from the heat and gradually whisk […]
Orange polenta cake
First, make the candied oranges. Heat the water and sugar in a wide pot until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer over a medium- high heat and add the orange slices. Simmer for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Flip the slices and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, until the slices […]
The ultimate coffee cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4. Line two deep 20cm tins with non-stick parchment paper In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually stream in the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour, espresso […]
The perfect recipes to create a delicious afternoon tea at home!
We all need a little taste of luxury at the moment. Why not treat your loved ones — or yourself — to a decadent afternoon tea at home? Cinnamon sultana scone You can’t have afternoon tea without scones! Pile ’em high with freshly whipped cream and homemade berry jam. Banana nut scones with maple butter […]
Carrot cake
Preheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/ gas mark 4 and line two 20cm tins with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, carrots, walnuts, sultanas and brown sugar. Mix together until just combined. In a jug, whisk together the oil, yoghurt, eggs, vanilla and orange […]
Coconut and lime cake
Preheat the oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan/gas mark 5. Line two 20cm round cake tins with non-stick parchment paper. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs in one at a time, beating between each addition. Beat in the lime zest. Fold in the flour, baking powder and desiccated coconut, until […]
Biscoff cake
This is the showstopper you’ve been waiting for. Not only beautiful to look at, but your taste buds will be forever grateful.