-
Grandma’s Almond Shortbread – A Simple Recipe
This year I’ve decided to get back to exploring some more of my Grandma’s recipe book. Now I’ve already had to hit google numerous times to try and work out what some ingredients are as the recipes are 60 years old, so I thought I’d start with a simple one. The humble shortbread (with an almond twist). Shortbread is an oldie but a goodie and one that takes a little time (to rest) but is super easy for all levels of home bakers (and newbie bakers). I’ve popped an easy print recipe below and if you want to try any of my Grandma’s other bakes after baking the Almond Shortbread,…
-
Simple Chocolate Cake
This is a super simple chocolate cake recipe. The amount will create 6 cupcakes or 1 x 8 inch cake. If you would like to create more cake layers or cupcakes, simply double the quantities in the recipe. Once your cakes are cooked, you can decorate with buttercream. For ideas of how you might want to decorate your cakes, or for more chocolate cake recipes, have a look at the links below: Mini Ghost Cakes Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcake Suprises Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Super Chocolatey Chocolate Cake
-
Chocolate Buttercream
Chocolate buttercream is simple to make but just takes a little time. To make sure that the buttercream is light and fluffy, you need to whisk the butter for at least 5 minutes before adding the icing sugar and cocoa powder. This buttercream recipe makes enough for 6 cupcakes or enough to coat 1 x 8 inch cake. To make more, simply double or triple the quantities. You can use the buttercream alongside my simple chocolate cake recipe. If you’d like some further baking inspiration, you can view all of my recipes here.
-
Leopard Print Cookies
Why just wear leopard print when you can decorate treats with it! As well as looking great, these cookies are tasty and crumbly. The recipe makes between 8 and 12 (depending on the size of your cookie cutter) and can be used for party table additions or in packed lunches. Why not give them a try? Ingredients – Cookies 100g butter 75g demerara sugar 1 small egg 1 tsp vanilla bean extract 200g plain flour Ingredients – Icing and Decoration 3 egg whites 400g icing sugar 1 tsp liquid glucose 2 tsp lemon juice Gold and black edible paint / gel colouring Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 170 degrees…
-
White Chocolate Cake Pops
Cake pops were (up until recently) something fairly new to me. I’d never made them previously but can honestly say that after making these, I have no idea why I hadn’t!!! They are delicious! I think it’s possibly because the buttercream is mixed in with the cake pieces, it forms a really smooth and creamy cake consistency. I’ve made mine using white chocolate (current fave) but if you’re more partial to milk or dark, simply switch that element. Ingredients – Cake 100g softened butter 100g sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder 100g self-raising flour Ingredients – Buttercream and Decoration 90g butter 1 tsp vanilla extract…
-
Cheese Scones
I’m usually more of a sweet toothed person but when it comes to savory, I love cheese! Cheese Scones weren’t something that I’d made previously but my Grandma’s classic scone recipe was so tasty that I thought, why not try giving it a twist. I can certainly say that these will now be made on a regular basis as they’re too good not to! They’re super easy to make and didn’t take a long time to prep or to bake (approximately 30 minutes in total). The recipe below makes 8 regular sized scones, perfect for family snacks. Ingredients 230g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp salt 45g butter 100g mature cheddar 140ml…
-
Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These mini chocolate raspberry cupcakes are a great idea for a kids party and the decoration can be tailored to your theme. I made these for the family as treats throughout the week and both my husband and son love them. They’re much smaller than normal cupcakes (about 1/4 of the size) and this recipe makes 24. I used shop bought raspberry jam but if you’re a jam maker, feel free to substitute this for your own. Ingredients – Cakes 100g butter 100g caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 100g self-raising flour 25g cocoa powder Approx. 8 tsp raspberry jam Ingredients – Buttercream 80g butter 1 tsp vanilla…
-
Mum’s Apple Crumble
If I could name one thing that I loved eating as a child, it would be my Mum’s Apple Crumble. She used to make this every now and again as a treat following Sunday Dinner. Until making this myself, I hadn’t had any sort of crumble for over 10 years and my son had never even tried one! It’s safe to say that after making (and eating) this, it certainly won’t be the last crumble made in our house now. My mum kindly sent over the recipe and also mentioned some variations for future bakes. Why not try the recipe with one of these variations to the Bramley apples? Pear…
-
Chocolate Cupcake Suprises
A recipe for 12 light and fluffy chocolate cupcakes with creamy chocolate buttercream, white chocolate decoration and a hidden suprise! I have always wanted to try out some chocolate work so with my latest cupcakes I thought I would attempt some white chocolate decoration. Well, it was certainly not as straight forward as it looks! First of all the chocolate went everywhere, so I had to master the art of either moving fast of squeezing the piping tube gently (preferably both). Then after a while, the chocolate obviously started to set. The latter wasn’t as much of a problem because, honestly, it was easier to work with then. After all…
-
Creme Egg Brownies
These are an absolute must try for any creme egg fan. A super easy and delicious treat to make before, during and after Easter!….Pretty much any time creme eggs are available to buy in the shops. Ingredients 180g butter 200g dark chocolate 280g caster sugar 120g plain flour 3 eggs 2 x 85g bags of mini creme eggs Step 1 Pre heat the oven to 160 degrees (fan). Fill a pan with boiling water and place a heatproof bowl over the top (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Gently melt the chocolate and butter in the bowl. Step 2 Allow the butter and chocolate to cool for 5…
