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Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Pie Cake (Thermomix) Topping: 85g plain flour 100g brown sugar (can use dark muscovado) grind sea salt 115g butter, cubed Preheat oven 175C. Grease a 33 x 22cm pan. (line with baking paper, coming up over 2 sides for easy removal). Firstly make caster sugar for the cake mix: Add raw …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spices of the Orient Teacake Teacake: 60g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 20g butter, melted, extra Spiced Nuts: 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios 2 tbsp finely chopped blanched almonds 2 tbsp finely chopped pine …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot and Cinnamon Cake Serves 8 140g (5 oz) self-raising flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 50g (1 3/4 oz) caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tblsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 85g (3 oz) unsalted butter, melted 350g (12 oz) apricot halves Topping: 40g (1 1/2 oz) plain flour 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake 8.5 oz / 240g dark cooking chocolate, preferably 70% cocoa, broken into pieces 1 3/4 cup / 385g caster sugar (can use normal sugar) 9 oz / 250g / 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups / 312 ml milk (low or full fat) 1/4 cup …
Coffee Continental Cake Cake: 4 eggs, separated 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup SR flour 125g dark chocolate, grated Toasted flaked almonds, cocoa powder and chocolate-coated coffee beans, to decorate Icing: 1 cup thickened cream 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp drinking chocolate 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp boiling …
Apple Teacake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg 125g butter, melted 2 green apples, cored & cut into large chunks (don’t peel) cinnamon, vanilla and/or nutmeg to taste 1. Preheat the oven to 190C. 2. Mix everything together. 3. Pour into a springform tin. 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes. To Turn into …
Sour Cherry, Orange and Chocolate Fruit (Christmas) Cake 200g dried Cranberries 200g dried Sour Cherries 150g Candied Orange slices (finely diced) 200g Currants 75ml Brandy 3 teaspoons Vanilla extract 200g Butter 200g dark brown Sugar 150g dark Chocolate (70%) broken into pieces 200g self-raising Flour 100g ground Almonds 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon of …
Whole Orange Cake 1 large orange 185g butter, melted 3 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups self raising flour Place the whole orange (yes WHOLE skin and all – take out pips if you want) in food processor and process until pureed. Add other ingredients and process until well mixed. Pour into greased …
Orange Poppyseed Cake 180g butter, soft 220g caster sugar 3 eggs, one at a time 1 Tbsp orange rind, grated fine 1/2 cup milk 300g self raising flour, sifted 100g poppyseeds Syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/cup orange juice Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, with rind, then add flour alternately with …
Orange and Poppyseed Cake 1/3 cup poppy seeds 3/4 cup milk 200g butter, softened 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 3/4 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup shredded orange …
Chocolate Cake 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water Mix dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and microwave on medium high for 7 minutes or for oven …
Coconut Tea Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Icing: 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 15g butter 1 to 2 Tablespoons brewed tea, hot Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until mixture …
Lime and Buttermilk Cake 250g butter, softened 2 limes, rind finely grated, juiced 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, separated 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 210ml buttermilk Lime Icing: 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp milk 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 1. Preheat oven to 170ºC. Grease and line 20cm round …
Coconut Tea Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Icing: 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 15g butter 1 to 2 Tablespoons brewed tea, hot toasted desiccated coconut, to sprinkle over icing 1. Beat butter and sugar together in a …
Honey Cake 50g butter 1/2 tsp mixed spice 25g sugar 1 egg 125g honey 2 Tbsp milk 175g S.R Flour 25g flaked almonds 1 Tbsp honey, extra # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line an 18cm springform pan. # Melt honey, sugar and butter over low heat. # In a bowl sift the flour …
Moist Orange Cake 155g butter 2 tsp grated orange rind 2/3 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups S.R. flour 1/4 cup milk or orange juice # Grease 20cm cake pan. # Combine all ingredients together in large bowl. Mix with electric mixer until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes on medium speed. # …
Pineapple Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp bicarb soda pinch salt 1 cup grated carrot 1 small tin drained crushed pineapple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 eggs # Sift flour, bicarb soda and salt together. # Beat eggs until frothy, add sugar and continue beating. # …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot Chocolate Chip Cake 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup apricot nectar 125g butter/margarine 2/3 cup raw sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1. Grease deep 20cm round cake pan. Line base and sides with paper to stop it …
Coffee Lamington Cake Serves 10 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 200g (1 1/3 cups) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp milk 60ml (1/4 cup) water 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar, extra 2 tsp instant coffee 2 …
Pumpkin, Orange and Apricot Cake 225g of peeled, chopped, steamed and mashed butternut pumpkin Zest and juice of two oranges 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup of plain flour 1 cup of SR flour 250g unsalted butter (soft) 1 1/4 cups of castor sugar 2 eggs 250g dried apricots finely chopped and mixed with a …
Upside-Down Toffee Date and Banana Cake 1 1/2 cups (330g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water 3 star anise 2 medium bananas (400g), sliced thinly 1 cup (140g) dried seeded dates 3/4 cup (180ml) water, extra 1/2 cup dark rum 1 tsp bicarb 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 …
Upside Down Cashew and Maple Loaf 90g Butter, softened 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup (150g) unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped 125g, softened butter, extra 3/4 cup brown sugar, extra 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) self raising flour 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 …
Upside-Down Chocolate Caramel Nut Cake 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Macadamias 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Pistachios 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Walnuts 125g Butter, softened 1 cup (220g) frimly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 1/4 tsp Bicarb 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa 100g dark chocolate, …
Cardamom-Saffron Sponge Cake Serves 6 pinch saffron threads 6 soft dates, stoned 5 eggs 150g sugar 1 heaped tsp ground cardamom pinch turmeric 120g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp vegetable oil butter for greasing sesame seeds for sprinkling handful walnuts or other nuts of your choice, chopped 1. Pre-heat the oven to …
Gooey Chocolate Cake with Raspberries Serves 8 Topping: 100g good quality dark chocolate 150g raspberry jam 125ml cream Cake: 30g good quality cocoa powder 60ml milk 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 90g raspberry jam 115g butter, softened 65g caster sugar 2 medium eggs 125g plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea salt …
Photo by Sares Gluten Free Coconut Cake 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups GF flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your GF flour has xanthan then leave it out) 1 cup canola oil 1 cup coconut milk (not low fat) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp …
Crumble Cake with Berries Serves 6 170g plain flour 85g caster sugar 85g unsalted butter 1 egg yolk 900g apples, peeled, cored, roughly chopped 110g light brown sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 250g fresh or frozen mixed berries (redcurrants, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) Topping: 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 150g unsalted …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Gateau Opera Serves 6 85g caster sugar 3 eggs 3 eggwhites 100g almond meal 30g plain flour, sifted 1/4 tsp baking powder 150g dark chocolate, melted, cooled Butter Cream: 55g caster sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tsp instant coffee powder 140g unsalted butter, softened Ganache: 70g dark chocolate, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sultana Grape Cake 3 large eggs 150g castor sugar 4 Tablespoons olive oil 60g butter (melted) 5 tablespoons of milk 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder grated zest of 4 lemons a good grating of nutmeg 3 cups fresh sultana grapes (2 1/4 cups in cake and 3/4 cup …
Kouign Amann 1 cup lukewarm water (about 40-50C) 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 – 2 1/4 cups of plain flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 125g ice-cold salted butter 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 Tablespoons salted butter melted, spike with a healthy pinch of fleur de sel (or any good quality salt) # Place the water …
Lemon and Sour Cream Syrup Cake Serves 8 melted butter, to grease 125g butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 1 x 300g ctn sour cream 1 Tbsp finely grated lemon rind 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 150g (1 cup) plain flour 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice Double cream to …
Chocolate and Raspberry Ricotta Cake 250gm Ricotta Cheese 2 cups Self Raising Flour 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1 cup Caster Sugar 100g butter, melted 1 cup hot water 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1. Sift flour and cocoa into a bowl. 2.Add sugar, butter, water and ricotta and gently fold through. 3. Fold through …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Carrot and Pineapple Cake 3 cups plain flour 2 cups white sugar 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups peeled and grated carrots 1 x 450g tin undrained crushed pineapple 1.5 cups Sunflower oil 4 eggs 1 cup of halved pecans # Preheat oven to a moderate 180deg …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pavlova 5 large egg whites pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp white vinegar 1/2 tsp vanilla # Preheat oven to 200 C. # Beat egg whites and salt until stiff in a clean, dry bowl. Gradually add sugar and beat until thick and creamy. …
Photo by Sares Strawberry Vacherin Serves 8 175g whole blanched almonds 5 egg whites 225g caster sugar 110g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 70g plain flour, sifted 300ml thickened cream, whipped 150g pure icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 tsp vanilla extract 100g Toblerone chocolate 250g punnet strawberries 1. Preheat the oven to 120°C. Lightly …
Photo by Sares Apple, Pecan and Gingerbread Cake 150g butter 150g brown sugar 150g golden syrup 200ml milk 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 eggs, lightly beaten 75g pecan nuts, roughly chopped 3-6 pieces crystallised ginger, thinly sliced (you can omit …
Photo by Sares Sponge Cake 4 large Eggs 1 cup castor sugar 1 1/2 cups fielders cornflour 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp Baking powder 125g Margarine (not butter) 1. Beat eggs and sugar in large bowl for 20 minutes (hand beater). 2. Sift cornflour and baking powder 3 times then fold into egg mixture. 3. …
Strawberry and Coconut Cake 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/3 cups dessicated coconut 3 eggs 125g butter, melted 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 tub strawberries (125g) icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven 150c (fan off). Grease and line a large loaf tin. 2. In a bowl mix together flour, caster …
Swiss Carrot Cake 2 Tbsp soft white breadcrumbs 2 medium large carrots grated 200g ground almonds 5 eggs 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp plain flour 1. Butter a 20cm springform pan and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. 2. Beat egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind and juice until …
Photo by Jox Double-Decker Mud Cake 250g butter, chopped 150g white chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) milk 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 eggs, beaten lightly 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon sherry (or 1 Tablespoon Gran Marnier) 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Honey Coconut Cake with Caramel Icing 1/2 cup coconut 125g butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons honey 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1/2 cup milk # Line a selected tin with baking paper and grease (19cm x 29cm lamington pan, or a 20cm round tin.) # …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Apple Cinnamon Cake 6 – 7 Granny Smith apples 3 tsp cinnamon 4 Tbsp sugar 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted 3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple juice 2 1/2 tsp vanilla 4 eggs 1/2 cup pecans, …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Carrot Cake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarb soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup sultana’s 1/2 cup chopped glace ginger – optional (can replace with sultana’s) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup sunflower oil …
Photo by A delicious. Year – Katren Mangomisu Serves 6 500g mascarpone cheese 600ml thickened cream 1/3 cup (50g) icing sugar 2 egg yolks 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped 1/2 cup (125ml) Grand Marnier Juice of 2 oranges 300g savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits) 3 mangoes, flesh sliced 1cm thick Raspberry Sauce: 1/4 cup (55g) …
Recipe and Photo by Sares Lamington Pavlova 6 egg whites 2 1/4 cups sugar pinch salt 1 Tablespoon cornflour 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 300ml cream 200g dark chocolate 1 punnet strawberries, sliced in half 1 cup strawberry jam 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1. Preheat oven to 150c. Line two …
White Chocolate Mud Cake 180g white eating chocolate, chopped 350g unsalted butter, chopped 2 2/3 cups (590g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk 2 cups (300g) plain flour 2/3 cup (100g) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs fresh roses, for decorating white chocolate ganache 3/4 cup (180ml) cream 540g white eating chocolate, …
Mississippi Mud Cake 250g butter 150g dark chocolate 2 cups sugar 1 cup hot water 1/3 cup whisky 1 Tbsp instant coffee 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 cup SR flour 1/4 cup cocoa 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1. Grease a 23cm square slab pan, line base with paper. 2. Combine butter, chocolate, sugar, water, …
Mocha Hazelnut Mud Cake 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sifted 2 Tbsp instant coffee powder 1/2 cup hot water 1 1/2 x 200g blocks dark chocolate, chopped 300g unsalted butter, chopped 8 eggs, separated 2 2/3 cups caster sugar 2 x 100g packets hazelnut meal 2 Tbsp coffee-flavoured liqueur 1 cup Dark Choc Melts, melted Icing …
Photo by Mem Cherry Ripe Mud Cake Serves 12. 250g butter, chopped 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 2/3 cups (400ml) coconut milk 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 2 cups (440g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (110g) self-raising flour 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder 2 eggs, beaten lightly 1 teaspoon …
Chocolate and Beetroot Cake 180ml sunflower oil, plus more for greasing 190g self-raising flour 60g cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 250g caster sugar 250g beetroot, cooked 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract For the Icing: 250g icing sugar reserved beetroot juice pink food colouring, optional 25g white chocolate, broken into pieces 25g dark …
Photo by Kelli Chocolate and Port Fruitcake 375g currants 375g raisins 340g pitted prunes 1 cup port 250g unsalted butter, chopped 1 Tbsp vanilla essence 1 cup dark brown sugar 4 eggs finely grated rind and juice of 1 orange 1/3 cup treacle 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup SR flour 1 Tbsp mixed …
Photo by Kelli White Chocolate And Raspberry Cake 1 x 340g pkt White Wings Golden Buttercake 2 eggs 60g (3 Tbsp) margarine spread or soft butter 190ml (3/4 cups) milk 125g raspberries (fresh or frozen) 150g coarsely grated white chocolate icing sugar for dusting extra raspberries for decoration # Preheat oven to 180C. # Brush …
Steamed Lemon Cake 3 eggs 3/4 cup caster sugar 75g butter, melted, cooled 2 tablespoons double thick cream 2 lemons, rind finely grated, juiced 1 cup plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Lemon cream: 1/2 cup lemon curd 200ml double thick cream 1. Grease and line a 6cm deep, 22cm (base) springform cake pan. 2. …
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake 3 cups self-raising flour 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tsp baking soda, sifted 200g butter, softened 1 cup milk or unsweetened yoghurt 3 large eggs 1 cup boiling hot coffee Chocolate Ganache: 500ml cream 500g best quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped fresh raspberries …
Chocolate Mud Cake 350g dark chocolate pieces 225g butter 600ml water 3 eggs 400g castor sugar 400g self raising flour # Grease and line a 23cm/9″ round cake tin. Preheat oven to 170C/325F. # In a saucepan over low heat, heat chocolate, butter and water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat …
Chocolate Raspberry Cake To Prepare Tins: 1 Tbsp softened butter 1 tab flour 2 tsp cocoa Cake: 150gm unsalted butter 6eggs 1cup sugar 1tsp vanilla 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup cocoa Raspberry Cream: 300 ml thickened cream 1/4 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Chocolate Ganache: 200ml cream 300gm dark chocolate, …
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake 160g plain flour 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 140ml extra virgin olive oil 140g caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 140ml orange juice 1 Tbsp grated orange rind 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1/2 cup apricot jam 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, to dust Orange …
The Ultimate Chocolate Cake 175g butter 175g dark plain chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tsp instant coffee granules 90g S.R.Flour 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda 40g cocoa 400g light brown soft sugar 3 medium eggs 2 Tbsp sunflower oil 90ml full-fat plain yoghurt Fudge Frosting: 300ml double cream 1 Tbsp golden syrup 225g plain chocolate, …
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cake 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa powder 1/3 cup (80ml) hot water 150g dark chocolate, melted 150g unsalted butter, melted 1 1/3 cups, 275g firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup, 110g hazelnut meal 4 eggs, separated 1. Preheat oven to moderate (180°C). Grease a deep 20cm round cake pan; line base and side …
Chocolate Mousse Cake Serves 4 500g dark chocolate 2 Tbsp golden syrup 125g unsalted butter 4 eggs 1 Tbsp caster sugar 1 Tbsp plain flour, sifted Melted chocolate, to decorate Chocolate sorbet, to serve Coffee Mascarpone: 200g mascarpone cheese 2 Tbsp instant coffee 2 Tbsp pure icing sugar 1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease and …
Chocolate Mousse Fridge Cake 165g packet Maltesers, crushed 250g mascarpone cheese 200ml thickened cream, whipped 2 x 220g packets White Choc & Macadamia Cottage Cookies 2/3 cup Bailey’s Irish cream liqueur Chocolate Mousse: 300g good-quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped 2 eggs, at room temperature 1/4 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup thickened cream, whipped Make Chocolate …
Photo by Mem Tiramisu Cake Serves 12 6 eggs 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/2 cup (75g) cornflour 1 cup (250ml) boiling water 1 1/2 tablespoons dry instant coffee 1/2 cup (125ml) marsala 1/4 cup (25g) finely grated chocolate 300ml thickened cream, whipped 75g dark chocolate, extra Mascarpone Filling: 4 …
Sticky Date Cheesecake Serves 10 1 1/4 cups dried pitted dates 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 cup brown sugar 40g butter 2/3 cup self-raising flour 2 eggs Cheesecake: 2 teaspoons gelatine 2 tablespoons just-boiled water 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 2 tablespoons caster sugar …
Photo by Mem Blueberry Yoghurt Crumble Cake Serves 8 125g butter, softened 2/3 cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 3/4 cup self-raising flour 1 cup Vaailia French Vanilla Yoghurt 1 apple, peeled, cored, sliced thickly 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 60g butter, extra, chilled, chopped 1/2 cup plain flour 2 Tbsp caster …
Chocolate Lava Cakes Makes 8 180g dark chocolate, chopped 250g butter, chopped plain flour, for dusting 4 eggs 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/4 plain flour, sifted double cream and cocoa powder, to serve 1. Place choclate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium-high (75%) for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring with a metal …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Roulade 3 eggs 1/2 cup castor sugar (with 1/3 cup removed for actual cake) 1/4 cup flour 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder 300ml whipping cream Vanilla Strawberry jam 6 strawberries Extra cocoa/icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200c (180c fan forced). 2. Grease and line a 25×30 Swiss roll …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Pistachio and Rosewater Cake 200g unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled 5 eggs, separated 150g caster sugar 50g pistachio nuts – extra (for the topping) Syrup: 90ml water 70g sugar 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp rosewater 1. Preheat oven 180 C. Grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin. 2. Grind 200g …
Pink Cake 125g butter, softened 1/2 cup castor sugar 3/4 pack pink jelly crystals 2 eggs 2 cups self raising flour 1/2 cup milk Mix together butter, castor sugar and jelly crystals. Add eggs and mix. Stir in flour and milk. Bake at 180C for 35-45 minutes. Pink Icing: Combine butter, icing sugar, 1-2 tsp …
Pink Lamingtons Makes 32 340g packet golden butter cake mix 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 60g butter, softened 2 cups desiccated coconut Pink Icing: 3 cups icing sugar mixture 20g butter 1/2 cup milk pink food colouring 1 teaspoon strawberry essence 1. Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 3cm-deep, 17cm x 27cm rectangular slice …
Rhubarb and Hazelnut Crumb Cake Serves 8 1 (550g) bunch young rhubarb 40g (1 1/2 cups) icing sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 125g ground hazelnuts 50g (1/2 cup) plain flour 185g unsalted butter, melted 6 egg whites 1 1/2 tablespoons Demerara sugar Crumb Topping: 40g caster sugar 60g plain flour 40g unsalted butter, softened …
Mega Chocolate Fudge Cake Serves 8 This cake is best made using a food processor, as you can simply add everything and blitz it up together, but you can easily make it by hand if you buy ground almonds and grate the chocolate into the mix. 200g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) 175g butter, …
Chocolate Mud Cake 250g (9 oz) unsalted butter 250g (9 oz) dark chocolate, broken 2 Tbsp instant espresso coffee powder 150g (5 1/2 oz) self-raising flour 60g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda 550g (2 1/2 cups) sugar 4 eggs 2 Tbsp oil 125ml (1/2 cup) buttermilk For the Glaze: 250g (9 oz) …
Melt and Mix Chocolate Chunk Mud Cake 200g butter chopped 300g good quality dark chocolate (please use good quality) 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self raising flour 1. Preheat oven to 160c. Great and line a 6cm deep, 20cm base round cake …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Flourless Chocolate Cake 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup water 150g dark eating chocolate, melted 150g butter, melted 1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup hazelnut meal or almond meal 4 eggs, separated 1. Preheat oven to 180/160c fan forced. Grease deep 20cm round cake pan, line base and …
Photo by Julie O’Malley 4 Minute Cake 3 cups self raising flour 2 cups sugar 250gm butter, slightly melted vanilla 4 eggs – place 2 eggs in a cup (250ml). Fill to the top with milk. Do the same for the other 2 eggs. Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Beat all together for 4 …
Photo by Jox Crunchy Amber Torte Cake: 125g butter 185g brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg + 1 extra egg yolk 185g self-raising flour 112ml milk Meringue: 2 egg whites 125g caster sugar Topping: 1 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup fine sliced almonds OR 1 Tbsp shredded coconut Butterscotch Cream Filling: 4 …
White Chocolate Mud Cake 250g butter 200g white chocolate melts 200ml water 1 1/2 cups castor sugar 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 cup SR flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Icing: 125g butter 125g white or dark chocolate, melted and cooled 3/4 cup icing sugar 1 Tablespoon thickened cream # Heat …
Banana and Carrot Cake 90g butter 1 cup raw sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup grated carrot 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1 Tablespoon baking soda 1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 Tablespoon mixed spice 90g chopped walnuts # Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. # Add egg and beat well. # …
Banana, Carrot and Sultana Loaf Serves 6 1/2 cup caster sugar 3 eggs 1/2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest 1/ 2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 cup almond meal 1 tsp bi-carbonate soda A pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots 1 banana, mashed 1/2 cup sultanas 12-15 pitted …
Flourless Chocolate and Orange Cake Serves 12 2 Valencia oranges 200g dark chocolate, chopped 100g butter, chopped 8 eggs 1 1/3 cups (300g) caster sugar 3 cups (300g) almond meal Double cream, to serve Icing sugar, to serve 1. Place the oranges in a saucepan. Cover with water and a lid. Bring to the boil. …
Lime and Passionfruit Sponge 185g self-raising flour 185g butter, softened at room temperature 185g caster sugar grated zest of 2 limes 3 eggs, beaten juice of 1 lime icing sugar, for dusting Filling: 250g mascarpone 3 passionfruit 3-4 tablespoons icing sugar, sifted Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan-forced). Grease a loaf tin and line the …
Death By Chocolate Serves 12 Cocoa Meringue: 4 egg whites 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt 10 ounces (284 g.) caster sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted 1 Tablespoon cornflour Chocolate Mousse: 6 ounces (170 g.) plain chocolate, broken into 1/2-ounce (14 g.) pieces 12 fluid ounces (355 ml.) double cream 3 egg …
Chocolate Mud Cake 500ml milk 625g butter 500g dark chocolate 825g sugar 750g eggs 15ml vanilla essence 15ml rum 550g bakers flour (50/50 self-raising flour, plain flour) 75g cocoa powder 10g salt 10g bi-carb soda 1. Heat milk and butter. Remove from heat add chopped chocolate. Stir until fully melted. Cool. 2. Whisk eggs and …
Gluten Free Chocolate Orange Cake 2 small thin-skinned oranges, approx. 375g total weight (or 1 large) 6 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 200g ground almonds 250g caster sugar 50g cocoa orange peel (for decoration) 1. Put the whole orange or oranges in a pan with some cold water, bring to …
Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Icing 1 Tbsp mild cooking oil, for greasing 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp Cocoa powder 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda 1.5 tsp Baking powder 350g caster sugar 350g Butter, chilled and diced 200ml sour cream 1 tsp vanilla essence, plus a few drops for icing …
Photo by Mem Chocolate Cake in a Mug 4 Tablespoons self-raising flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons oil 1 mug Place flour into mug, add sugar and cocoa; mix. Spoon in 1 egg; mix. Pour in milk and oil; mix well. Put in microwave for 3 minutes …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Grated Chocolate Roll 4 eggs, separated 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 Tbsp hot water 60g dark chocolate, grated 1/2 cup SR flour 1-2 Tbsp caster sugar, extra Vanilla Cream: 3/4 cup thickened cream 2 tsp icing sugar mixture 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence Grease 25 x 30cm Swiss roll pan, line base …
Photo by Megan Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Serves 6-8 20g unsalted butter, melted 2 Tablespoons firmly packed soft brown sugar 440g can pineapple rings in natural juice 90g unsalted butter, extra, softened 1/2 cup (125g) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour 1. Preheat the oven to moderate …
Melt-and-Mix Chocolate Chunk Mud Cake 200g butter, chopped 300g good-quality dark chocolate 1/4 cup hot water 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup self-raising flour pure icing sugar, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a 6cm deep, 20cm (base) round cake pan. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Middle Eastern Orange Cake with Marmalade and Orange Flower Cream 1 Orange 3 Eggs 250g Caster Sugar 55g Plain Flour, Sifted 5ml (1 tsp) Baking Powder 200g freshly ground Almonds Icing sugar for dusting For The Cream: 55g Fine-shred Orange Marmalade 125g Mascarpone Cheese 30ml (2 Tbsp) Greek Yoghurt Icing Sugar …
Photo by Rebecca Payn Banana Bread 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 125g butter, melted, cooled 2 eggs, whisked 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line the base and side of an 11 x 21cm x 6cm deep …
Photo by Jox Custard Orange Cake 2 cup (250g) Self Raising Flour 1/3 cup (40g) Custard Powder 80g butter, chopped 1 1/3 cup (340g) Castor Sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup (250ml) orange juice Cream Cheese Frosting: 125g cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp icing sugar 1. Preheat the oven to …
Rich Truffle Mud Cake 6 eggs 100g (1/2 cup firmly packed) brown sugar 400g dark chocolate, melted 250ml (1 cup) thick cream (48% fat content) 80ml (1/3 cup) Cointreau 1. Position oven shelves; preheat oven to 180°C. Grease deep 22cm-round cake pan, line base and side with baking paper. 2. Beat eggs and sugar in …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Ultimate Chocolate Cake For the cake: butter for greasing cake tin 175g fine dark chocolate 115g butter 3 tbsp water 3 eggs 140g caster sugar 85g ground almonds 55g SR flour pinch salt For the topping: 115g fine dark chocolate 2 tbsp sour cream For the decoration: (optional) flaked almonds 1. …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Mud Cake 150g dark cooking choc, melted 8 tsp coffee & chicory essence 125g unsalted butter 125g caster sugar 125g ground almonds 60g fresh breadcrumbs 4 large eggs, separated Icing: 200g dark cooking choc 125ml sour cream whipped cream to serve 1. Preheat oven to 180c. 2. Grease and line base …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon and Apple Teacake Melted butter to grease 180g butter, at room temp 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar 2 eggs 300g (2 cups) self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 185ml (3/4 cup) milk 1 large red apple, quartered, cored, cut into 4mm thick wedges 15g butter, melted, extra 1 Tbsp …
Photo by Alecia Mud Cake 500g dark chocolate 125g butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup plain flour 1. Pre-heat oven to 200c. Line a 22cm springform tin with baking paper or foil. 2. Melt chocolate and butter together in a saucepan over a gentle heat, or microwave on medium power, until melted. 3. Place eggs in …
Double Chocolate Cake 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 2 Tablespoons custard powder 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup water 1. Turn oven to 180c. 2. Grease a 23cm cake tin. 3. Mix butter, sugar, eggs, flour, custard powder and cocoa. 4. Add water; beat for 2 …
Layered Chocolate Sponge 1 x 175g sponge cake 6 x 62g tubs NESTLE Diet Chocolate Mousse 3 tsp cocoa powder, sifted 3 Tbsp diet strawberry jam 1/4 cup (60ml) water 200g fresh seasonal berries cocoa powder, extra, to serve 1. Use a serrated knife to cut cake horizontally into 3 equal pieces. Set aside. 2. …
Banana Bread 1 loaf serves 10 Cooking spray to grease tin 40g (1/4 cup) wholemeal plain flour 265g (1 3/4 cup) wholemeal self raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 140g (2/3 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 125ml (1/2 cup) skim milk 2 eggs, lightly whisked 50g salt reduced butter, melted, cooled 2 overripe medium bananas, …