A rich, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate cake studded with candles is the perfect choice for any birthday. Try this one swirled with a luscious chocolate buttercream. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 100 g/3½ oz dark chocolate 110 g/4 oz plus 1 tablespoon, butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 140 g/5…
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This pretty lemon yellow cake is perfect for christenings and can be used for both boys and girls. The fresh zesty flavor will appeal to both children and adults, making it ideal for a family party. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar Finely…
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The name of this cookie that is log-shaped is usually translated as nougat, but this is a reference to its nutty flavor rather than its texture. Serve this Italian specialty in thin slices. The mixture can be shaped into a simple round roll instead of the triangular shape, if you prefer. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 115…
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Get scary at Halloween with this fabulously moist and succulent cake made with roast squash or pumpkin. Look for toy spiders in toy shops to decorate the cake and plate with. (Just remember to warn your guests they’re not edible – in case they get carried away) Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 350 g/12½…
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This light, fresh, lemony layer cake is perfect for celebrating occasions like Mother’s Day. Alternatively, make it as a gift to take to a spring lunch party or enjoy it with guests. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 3 eggs…
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There’s stacks of sophistication in these triple-tiered chocolate rounds sandwiched with a light creamy filling. They are elegant enough to serve for dessert. The chocolate could be spread over heart shapes instead, for a special Valentine’s Day dessert. Ingredients: (Makes 4) 175 g/6 oz plain (semisweet) chocolate, chopped 45 ml/3 tablespoons single (light) cream 30…
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If you want something more luscious than the usual white wedding cake, this is the recipe for you – rich, dark and oozing with chocolate. Ingredients: For the cake: 85 g/3 oz dark chocolate 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 50 g/2 oz light brown sugar 100 g/3 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140…
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Light and crumbly on the outside and moist and melting on the inside, this divine chocolate torte is perfect served for desert with thick cream poured over the top. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz dark chocolate, chopped 85 g/3 oz butter 3 large eggs, separated 28 g/1 oz all-purpose flour 3 pieces of stem…
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