This tender, light cake sandwiched with a rich lemon cream is delicious with a cup of coffee, but it’s so pretty that it’s perfect for a special occasion as well. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 55 g/2 oz shelled pistachios 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 170 g/6 oz caster sugar 3 eggs…
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Here’s an oh-so-pretty cake flavored delicately with lavender. It’s wonderful for serving in summer when lavender flowers are at their best. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 140 g/5 oz caster sugar ½ teaspoon dried lavender flowers 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour For the filling: 200…
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Rich with the flavor of coconut, this pretty, white cake is topped off perfectly with a sharp, zesty cream cheese icing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 150 g/5 oz butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons creamed coconut, at room temperature Finely grated zest of 1 lime 100 g/3½ oz icing sugar 3 eggs 110…
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This simple loaf cake layered with tangy apples makes a good choice as a no-fuss cake to serve with coffee. To transform it into more of a dessert cake, try serving with a dollop or two of sour cream and some fresh blueberries. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz butter, at room temperature 150 g/5…
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The blueberries in this wonderfully soft, moist loaf cake become irresistibly juicy and tender with baking. For an extra treat, serve with a generous dollop of sour cream. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 large eggs 175 ml/6 fl oz sour cream 230 g/8 oz…
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This melt-in-the-mouth cake with its soft, mousselike centre is a truly decadent treat. Serve it with a cup of coffee when you need a pick-me-up or savour it for dessert. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 260 g/9 oz dark chocolate 170 g/6 oz butter, diced 200 g/7 oz caster sugar 3 large eggs 70 g/2½ oz plain…
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This log-shaped cake with a spiral of jam in its center is a real family favorite. This version includes fresh raspberries for an extra fruity, juicy treat. It is best served on the day it is made. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 60 g/2 oz self-raising…
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Rich and indulgent, this dark chocolate cake with its even darker icing is the ultimate cake for hardened chocoholics! Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 140 g/5 oz dark chocolate, chopped 220 g/8 oz butter, diced 400 g/12 oz caster sugar 240 ml/8 fl oz milk 2 tablespoons instant coffee 2 eggs 150 g/5 oz…
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