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 naughty meringue deserves to be served at the end of a special meal. Ingredients: (Serves 10) 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 175 g/6 oz icing sugar 10 eggs 140 g/5 oz granulated sugar 28 g/1 oz walnut halves, roughly chopped 28 g/1 oz pistachio nuts, roughly chopped 280 g/10 oz plain chocolate 85 g/3…
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When making the praline, keep an eye on the sugar as it cooks and browns very quickly. Ingredients: (Serves 12) 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 115 g/4 oz whole blanched almonds 795 g/1 lb 2 oz plain chocolate 355 ml/12 fl oz double cream 175 g/6 oz unsalted butter 1 tablespoon rum Icing sugar to…
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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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This stunning cake makes a lighter alternative to the traditional dark Christmas cake. Ingredients: (Serves 12-16) 255 g/9 oz unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 255 g/9 oz caster sugar 5 eggs 175 g/6 oz plain flour 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 2 oranges, finely grated rind and juice 115 g/4 oz dried apricots, chopped…
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These delightful fluffy treats are a little bit like cheesecake and a little bit like mousse. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 225 g/8 oz chocolate digestive biscuits, crushed 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, melted 55 g/2 oz desiccated coconut 225 g/8 oz low-fat soft cheese 285 ml/10 fl oz double cream 115 g/4 oz pink marshmallows 115…
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This tasty cross between a cheesecake and a slice travels well and is the perfect dessert for a day out with the family. Ingredients: (Makes 10) 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate 55 g/2 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 65 g/2½ oz plain flour 55 g/2 oz self-raising flour ½ teaspoon…
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The kids will love these cakes combining the goodness of fresh raspberries with a crunchy pecan topping reminiscent of crumble. Ingredients: (Makes 16) 350 g/12 oz plain flour 255 g/9 oz caster sugar 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 3 teaspoon baking powder 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 175 g/6 fl oz milk 115…
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