If you want something more luscious than the usual white wedding cake, this is the recipe for you – rich, dark and oozing with chocolate. Ingredients: For the cake: 85 g/3 oz dark chocolate 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 50 g/2 oz light brown sugar 100 g/3 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 140…
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This light, fluffy, white chocolate cake relies on whisked egg whites to help it rise and give it its melt-in-the-mouth texture. Sharp, tangy raspberries offset the vanilla sweetness of the cake wonderfully. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 140 g/5 oz white chocolate 110 g/4 oz plus ½ tablespoon butter 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 4 large eggs,…
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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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Sharp and sweet, this almost mousse-like cake has a really tangy flavor that contrasts deliciously with the vanilla cream filling. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 85 g/3 oz butter 2 large cooking apples (about 675 g), peeled, cored and sliced 85 ml/3 oz creme fraiche Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 140…
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Moist and buttery with the unmistakable sharp tang of apricots, this torte makes a wonderful dessert cake served either warm or cold with a generous dollop or two of creme fraiche. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 large eggs 170 g/6 oz ground almonds 85…
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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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Praline is incredibly simple to make, and is a stunning topping for this luscious, creamy layer cake. Decorate the cake with praline just before serving. 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 2½ teaspoon instant coffee, dissolved…
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