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Food & Recipes
Lemon Curd Naked Sponge Cake
Looking for Summer cake inspiration? I’ve used our “never fails” Victoria Sponge recipe as the base for this Mediterranean themed naked cake.
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Chocolate Orange Amaretti Cake
Are you a Chocolate Orange Fan? Even if you’re not, this recipe will convert everyone!!
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White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
By special request, I made this cheesecake recently for our daughter’s 14th Birthday. It’s the one dessert she always orders off the menu and this one got a definite thumbs up!
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Raspberry and White Chocolate Crumble Bars
It’s not quite picnic weather but we’re getting the treats ready just in case!
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Elderflower, Lemon & Courgette Cake
When our pink elder is in bloom and the courgettes are growing like mad in try greenhouse, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy an early Summer glut.
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Salted Caramel & Stem Ginger Cake
I think this cake might even be better than Sticky Toffee Pudding!!
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Rhubarb, Orange & Almond Cake
If you’re a fan of our Apple Cake, then you’re going to love this cake. Warm almond sponge, spiced up with orange zest then topped with seasonal rhubarb – YUM
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Guinness Chocolate Bundt Cake
I’ve been at the cake tin again….the Bundt cake tin! Inspired by a delicious pint of Guinness, I’ve made a Chocolate & Guinness Bundt Cake
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