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Orange and Cardamon Bundt Cake on a plate.
Orange & Cardamon Bundt Cake

My new Nordicware Bundt tin deserves a very special recipe and this one is a real showstopper. Look at that shape?!

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Lemon Meringue Pie slice on a sideplate.
Lemon Meringue Pie

For all you Lemon Meringue Pie fans, this really is the ultimate recipe! Got the thumbs up from eldest daughter for her 21st 😉

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Snack bars on a wooden plate wrapped in paper.
Snack Bars on the GO!

Some great little grab and go treats, perfect for taking on your half-term adventures!

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Top view of. White Chocolate Berry Ganache Brownies with white chocolate hearts.
White Chocolate Berry Ganache Brownies – Valentines Treats

These Brownies are guaranteed to woo the chocolate lovers in your life this Valentines Day!

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Zesty Raspberry Buttermilk Cake cut open on a wooden plate.
Zesty Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

This zesty cake is light and fresh, perfect for an afternoon treat. So quick to make and to eat!

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Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Cake on a wooden plate.
Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Cake

I’m spoiling you this CakeMonday with an amazing Ferrero Rocher cake!

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Cranberry & White Chocolate Muffins on a rack. with sugar on a wooden plate.
Cranberry & White Chocolate Muffins

Not everyone loves the tradition of Christmas Mince Pies so if you’re looking for something a little festive but different, then this recipe is an ideal treat.

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Apple cinnamon rolls on a rack.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls & Brown Butter Maple Frosting

I regularly make Cinnamon Rolls but this new recipe filled with chunks of apple, cinnamon and slathered with the most delicious Brown Butter Maple & Cream Cheese frosting is DIVINE!

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