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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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Gingerbread Loaf Cake / Cupcakes

Gingerbread Loaf Cake / Cupcakes
Posted in : Cakes, Christmas, Cupcakes, Loaf cakes, Recipes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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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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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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Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Posted in : Cakes, Chocolate, Christmas, Loaf cakes, Recipes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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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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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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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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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Posted in : Autumn, Coffee, Cupcakes, Occasions, Recipes on by : rachgriff@hotmail.com
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Autumn is well and truly upon us, so it’s time to enjoy some autumnal flavours! Here is a recipe for my favourite seasonal drink… in cupcake form! The cake recipe is adapted from www.janespatisserie.com and the frosting recipe is my own. Both use ‘Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix’ which is available on Amazon, or you can
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