Perfect Macarons – The Holy Grail
Creating the perfect Macaron is like finding the Holy Grail for some Cakers. These heavenly little things have driven more people to quit than I can count – just spend a day in a cake group on Facebook and you’ll…
Category Bakes
Test Kitchen Take Over
My test kitchen has been completely taken over by For Cakes Sake this week. Just right too as things are starting to hot up over there. Not only has an offer gone in on a premises, I have also registered…
The Perfect Scone
What exactly is a Scone? Simply put, a scone is just a type of quick bread. They are versatile little things though, and the variations are almost endless. They can be sweet or savoury. You can use wholemeal flour, oats,…
Baking with buttermilk
What is buttermilk Buttermilk is a tangy, milky liquid that is often used in baking. It adds a lovely flavour to the dish, but it also works perfectly with baking powder to add rise to your bakes. It comes in…
Mmmm Marshmallows
Whats a marshmallow? Marshmallows, as we know them, have been around for thousands of years. Originally, they were made with root sap from the marsh mallow plant, hence the name. The root was boiled with sugar, and once thickened, it…
Lemon Liscious Humpday Cake
Humpday Just Got Better! Remember my leftover Madeira cake from last month? I said I had exciting plans for it, and I have finally found some time to get working on it. So let me present (drum roll)… my Lemon…
Mmmm… Gooey, Chewy, Dark Chocolate Brownies
Gooey Brownies are a great addition to any afternoon tea menu. Make them bite size for a more refined affair, or serve in slices for a more relaxed tea. Either way, you can’t go wrong with a chewy, chocolatey brownie.…
Birthday Cake Alaska
When I asked my fiance what type of cake he wanted for his birthday, I wasn’t expecting him to ask for a Baked Alaska. I’ve never even eaten one, let alone made one, but I could hardly say no. He…