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28 February, 2022

Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake
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This recipe is by the brilliant ‘Fitwaffle’ who is definitely worth following on social media if you love ‘drool worthy content’. This recipe is for a ‘Copycat Starbucks Lemon Cake’ which is deliciously moist & tangy. Ingredients for the Lemon Cake: 225g Stork margarine 225g caster sugar 4 eggs 225g self raising flour zest of
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15 December, 2021

Christmas Cake in a Cupcake

Christmas Cake in a Cupcake
Posted in : Christmas, Cupcakes, Recipes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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This recipe is perfect for those who love traditional Christmas cake but maybe can’t be bothered to make a full size traditional cake! The sponge contains rum soaked mixed fruit & the frosting contains almond extract to give a hint of marzipan. The recipe is adapted from The Hummingbird Bakery’s ‘Cake Days’ book. Ingredients (to
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15 December, 2021

Gingerbread Loaf Cake / Cupcakes

Gingerbread Loaf Cake / Cupcakes
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This is a gorgeous Christmassy recipe for fans of all things gingerbread! It is adapted from recipes by ‘Jane’s Patisserie’ & ‘The Hummingbird Bakery’. The quantity of cake mixture here is enough for a 2lb loaf cake & a number of cupcakes. Make sure not to fill your loaf tin more than two thirds full
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15 December, 2021

Christmas Tree Brownies

Christmas Tree Brownies
Posted in : Chocolate, Christmas, Recipes, Traybakes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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These brownies are not actually Christmas tree flavoured! They are cut into triangles and decorated to look like Christmas trees! The recipe is for lovely, fudgy brownies with both milk & white chocolate chips. It is adapted from the ‘Jane’s Patisserie’ website & is a fab recipe to make with the kids over the festive
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5 December, 2021

Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
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I do love a loaf cake. They are a great way to bake a cake without worrying about fancy decoration! This recipe uses 2 whole Terry’s chocolate oranges & is adapted from the wonderful ‘Jane’s Patisserie’ website. I baked this cake recently for my Mum’s birthday but it would be a great festive alternative for
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21 November, 2021

Paul Hollywood Christmas Cake

Paul Hollywood Christmas Cake
Posted in : Cakes, Christmas, Occasions, Recipes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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This recipe has been my Christmas Cake recipe of choice for the past couple of years. It’s a classic, richly fruited Christmas cake taken from Paul Hollywood’s ‘How To Bake’ cookbook. It can be enjoyed as it is or decorated with marzipan and icing for a festive showstopper! Some preparation is needed the day before
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28 October, 2021

Chocolate Orange Brownies

Chocolate Orange Brownies
Posted in : Autumn, Chocolate, Christmas, Recipes, Traybakes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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Another recipe perfect for an Autumn day, or dare I say the C word… Christmas! This recipe is adapted from ‘Jane’s Patisserie’ recipe, and I must say these brownies are delicious. Ingredients 150g Dark Chocolate 1 Terry’s Chocolate Orange (157g) 200g Unsalted Butter 3 large eggs 275g Caster Sugar 90g Plain Flour 35g Cocoa Powder
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