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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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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This moist, sticky cake is best serve with a fork. For a wicked twist, serve it with a generous dollop of creme fraiche or drenched in double cream. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) For the cake: 1 orange 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour…
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The combination of delicately flavored vanilla cake with tangy, juicy plums and nutty hazelnut streusel is divine in this simple coffee cake. Serve in big wedges with a fork. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the topping: 85 g/3 oz hazelnuts 85 g/3 oz all-purpose flour 55 g/2 oz butter, cubed 55 g/2 oz demerara sugar For…
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Sweet, dense and stickily chewy, this simple cake is fabulous at any time of the day. You could even serve it warm for dessert with whipped cream or ice cream. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 230 g/8 oz butter, diced 120 ml/4 fl oz clear honey 75 ml/2½ fl oz golden syrup 100 g/3½…
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Sweet, nutty and rich with the intense flavor of apricot, this simple loaf cake is perfect for any occasion. Bake it when you have guests for coffee, or just enjoy it as an everyday treat. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz roasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 100 g/3 oz caster sugar…
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This light-as-air, snowy white cake is a classic, and great served with coffee. It’s traditionally baked in a ring mould and served in slices. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 100 g/3½ oz all-purpose flour 200 g/7 oz caster sugar 10 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For the icing:…
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