A well-baked brownie is like a gift from the chocolate gods. The top crust should be glossy with a thin crinkly tissue-like appearance. You break through this with your fork before sinking into thick fudginess. They are Naughty Delicious Decadent Indulgent Chocolatey They are less of a cake and more of a dessert. Warm and... Continue Reading →
Millionaires shortbread
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free and egg-free Preparation Time 25 MinutesCooking TimeMakes 16 Pieces One of my favourite chocolate bars has always been Twix, but for me, there was always a way to eat it. I like to peel the top from the biscuit and eat it separately( I know, mad). Once I discovered millionaires shortbread... Continue Reading →
Carrot cake cupcakes
Makes 12Preparation Time 20 MinutesBaking time 25 Minutes Equipment needed; 12 muffin cases, 12 hole muffin tray, an electric mixer if you have one for the cream cheese frosting I love carrot cake, for this reason, I don't make it very often as I could simply devour the lot. I thought maybe if they were made... Continue Reading →
Double chocolate banana loaf
Preparation Time 10 MinutesCooking Time 55 MinutesServes 10 Vegan, vegetarian, nut-free, egg-free I have so many banana cakes in the last 40 years and each one has been polished off with great delight. A great cake for lunch boxes or as a snack. Not overly sweet but just right. A banana cake has to be... Continue Reading →
Sticky Jamaican ginger cake
Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 45-55 minutes Serves 8-10 slices Two of my favourite cakes as a child were McVities Jamaican ginger cake and golden syrup cake, They conjured up Sunday afternoon tea times. Still quite full from the Sunday roast dinner, tea time consisted of sandwiches and various cakes. Just the sight of those shiny... Continue Reading →
Zingy lemon drizzle cake
Serves 10-12 Preparation Time 15 Minutes Cooking Time 45 Minutes Lemon drizzle cake is an all-time classic, which just about every baker has their own go-to recipe. I know this is traditionally not a seasonal cake, but the zingy freshness always conjures up springtime. Tangy Lip-smacking Fresh Delicious Bursting with flavour Lemons just bring this... Continue Reading →