This lighter-than-air sponge can be enjoyed without feeling guilty. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 3 eggs 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 85 g/3 oz plain flour 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 1 tablespoon hot water 340 ml/12 fl oz whipping cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar Few drops vanilla extract 175 g/6 oz mixed blueberries, raspberries, and cherries…
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Everybody loves trifle and this recipe is great when you need a dessert and need it fast. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 425 g/15 oz tin ready-made custard 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 1 small chocolate Swiss roll, thinly sliced 300 g/11 oz tin mandarin segments in natural juice 2 bananas 300 ml/10 fl…
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If it is difficult to get your kids to drink enough milk, try serving this delicious nursery dessert. It is especially fun when made in an animal-shape mould. Ingredients (Serves 4) 4 tablespoons cornflour 600 ml/1 pt milk 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 2 tablespoons caster sugar Method: In a medium bowl,…
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This is a dense, moist chocolate cake that can be eaten as a teatime cake or as an indulgent dessert when served with whipped cream or ice-cream. Ingredients: (Serves 9) 250 g/9 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 340 g/12 oz light brown sugar 300 ml/10 fl oz hot water…
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This classic cake is enjoyed by everyone, and is ideal for cake sales as it can be sold whole or by the slice. Ingredients: (Serves 10) 4 eggs 225 g/8 oz unsalted butter, softened 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 200 g/7 oz self-raising flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 1 tablespoon milk For the…
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Just because you’re avoiding eggs and dairy, it doesn’t mean you need to miss out. This incredibly quick and simple cake has a dark, moist texture and a rich, fudgy icing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 100 g/3½ oz plain flour ¾ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 130 g/4½ oz…
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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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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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