This classic combination of flavors really is hard to beat. Using fresh-squeezed orange juice in the icing will give it a delicate orange color. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 300 g/11 oz tin mandarin segments, drained 225 g/8 oz self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind 115 g/4…
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This recipe is a great way to use sweet and overripe bananas. Ingredients: (Makes 15) 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 1 egg 2 bananas, mashed 280 g/10 oz self-raising flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 200 g/7 oz chopped walnuts 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate chips 120 ml/4 fl oz buttermilk…
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A combination of a cupcake and a cheesecake, with the texture of a muffin. These sophisticated marbled muffins are great with morning coffee. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 200 g/7 oz self-raising flour, sifted 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 1 tablespoon baking powder 235 ml/8 fl oz buttermilk 4 tablespoons vegetable oil…
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Muffins are different to cupcakes, they should be made quickly and the mixture stirred only until it comes together. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 140 g/5 oz plain chocolate 375 g/13 oz self-raising flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 85 g/3 oz caster sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 tablespoons sunflower…
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These fun cupcakes will brighten up any kid’s party. Ingredients: (Makes 24) 3 eggs 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 175 g/6 oz unsalted butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 225 g/8 oz unsalted butter, softened 125 g/4½ oz icing sugar, sifted 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon milk Smarties…
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Toasted coconut and creamy white chocolate – a sensational combination that will keep you coming back for more! Ingredients: (Makes 24) 4 eggs 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 115 g/4 oz self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 85 g/3 oz desiccated coconut 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, melted 115 g/4 oz white chocolate chunks 2…
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Chocolate baskets filled with Kirsch cream and fresh cherries are delightful treats to serve at a dinner party. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 225 g/8 oz plain chocolate 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter 4 tablespoons golden syrup 140 g/5 oz cornflakes 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar 2 tablespoons Kirsch or brandy 225…
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Even when these cookies have cooled the fudgy center stays soft, giving these rich chocolate cookies a delicious chewy texture. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 1 egg 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 85 g/3 oz milk chocolate 1…
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