This cake is decorated in chocolate leaves that look fabulous but are easy to make. Ingredients: (Serves 10-12) 4 eggs 115 g/4 oz plain flour, sifted 85 g/3 oz plain flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder, sifted 3 tablespoons Kirsch or Framboise 340 g/12 oz white chocolate, broken into pieces 115 g/4 oz plain…
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This cake slices beautifully making it ideal to serve as part of a celebratory meal. Ingredients: (Serves 12) 85 g/3 oz ground almonds 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 8 eggs 60 g/2½ oz self-raising flour 55 g/2 oz granulated sugar 60 ml/2 fl oz water 235 ml/8 fl oz single cream 255 g/9 oz unsalted…
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With a delicate coconut sponge cake, creamy filling and mounds of tropical fruit, this fabulous cake will bring a taste of sunshine into your home. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 110 g/4 oz plus 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons creamed coconut, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs…
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Inspired by the classic banana and toffee pie, this luxurious and indulgent cake makes a great dessert or a wicked treat for afternoon tea. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140 g/5 oz self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the…
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This simple, light, creamy gateau is perfect to serve for dessert, or for a summer afternoon tea when strawberries are in season and at their sweet and juicy best. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 85 g/3 oz toasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 110…
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This chocolate gateau is rich and creamy with the refreshing bite of fresh fruit. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 260 g/9 oz dark chocolate 170 g/6 oz butter, diced 200 g/7 oz caster sugar 3 large eggs 85 g/3 oz plain flour 2 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water For the icing: 300 g/10½…
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