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January 16, 2013

Chocolate Guinness Cake

This is one of my very very favourite cakes. And yes, it is as good as it sounds. This delightful cake, adapted from a Hummingbird Bakery recipe, isn’t hard to make, and is a great treat if you are feeling indulgent! This cake is delightfully dark and moist, and is incredibly moreish. A great addition to any party, BBQ or...

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May 31, 2012

Buttermilk Scones

This is a fantastic Delia recipe I adapted a few years ago. It’s my go-to recipe for scones – the buttermilk makes them that bit more delicious! Easy peasy to make, and always a crowd pleaser, serve with jam and clotted cream for a proper British treat! You will need: 2 or 3 tbsp of buttermilk (and a little extra for...

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July 5, 2011

Vanilla Cupcakes

Good ol’ fashioned vanilla cupcakes are the ultimate classic. These ones, adapted from The Hummingbird Bakery’s recipe, are really simple and produce wonderfully fluffy cupcakes. The frosting ALWAYS produces way more than normal people need, so think about doubling the cupcake bit for one load of frosting. Or you can freeze the frosting too, so you will be prepared for...

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June 10, 2011

Guiness & Gingerbread Cake

Unbelievably easy and utterly delicious, this lovely recipe (adapted from Nigella) is sure to be popular whatever your plans! Be warned: it is incredibly moreish and you are more than likely to eat multiple slices (if not the whole cake). A fantastic treat to bring to a BBQ, and the kids love it too. Brilliant. You will need: 150g butter,...

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Chocolate Guinness Cake

Buttermilk Scones

Vanilla Cupcakes

Guiness & Gingerbread Cake