This simple refrigerated cake is great for anyone avoiding gluten or eggs, but it’s also a smashing cake for a kid’s party. They just love crispy cake! (For a less rich child-friendly version, press the mixture into just one tin and omit the mascarpone filling.) Ingredients: (Serves 8) 255 g/9 oz milk chocolate 30 g/1…
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Tender and sweet with the sharp zest of lemon, this cake is the ideal choice for anyone on a dairy-free diet – and even those who aren’t. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 2 large eggs 80 ml/3 fl oz vegetable oil 100 g/3 oz caster sugar Seeds from 6 cardamom pods, crushed ½ teaspoon…
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This light and fluffy gluten-free cake is not unlike a cheesecake in both taste and texture. Inspired by a classic Moroccan sweet, it is delicious served for dessert, drizzled with some clear honey. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 60 ml/2 fl oz sour cream 255 g/9 oz Greek yoghurt 1½ tablespoons cornflour, dissolved in 1½ tablespoons cold…
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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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A quick and good dessert cake for a family supper. Ingredients: (Serves 12) 450 g/1 lb carrots, peeled 175 g/6 oz/1½ cups plain flour 10 ml/2 teaspoons baking powder 2.5 ml/½ teaspoon baking soda 5 ml/1 teaspoon salt 10 ml/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 eggs 10 ml/2 teaspoons vanilla essence 225 g/8 oz/1 cup dark…
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This light, fruity cake, which combines the delicate flavor of pear with the sharp tang of cranberries, makes a wonderful alternative to a traditional fruit cake. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 150 g/5 oz self-raising flour ¾ teaspoon mixed spice 2 pears, peeled,…
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This is a fabulous no-bake cake that makes an excellent dessert for a special birthday lunch or dinner. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 500 ml/17 fl oz prepared custard 3½ pieces stem ginger in syrup, chopped Finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes 250 ml/8 fl oz double cream About 300 g/10 oz…
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