The combination of delicately flavored vanilla cake with tangy, juicy plums and nutty hazelnut streusel is divine in this simple coffee cake. Serve in big wedges with a fork. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the topping: 85 g/3 oz hazelnuts 85 g/3 oz all-purpose flour 55 g/2 oz butter, cubed 55 g/2 oz demerara sugar For…
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Sweet, dense and stickily chewy, this simple cake is fabulous at any time of the day. You could even serve it warm for dessert with whipped cream or ice cream. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 230 g/8 oz butter, diced 120 ml/4 fl oz clear honey 75 ml/2½ fl oz golden syrup 100 g/3½…
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Sweet, nutty and rich with the intense flavor of apricot, this simple loaf cake is perfect for any occasion. Bake it when you have guests for coffee, or just enjoy it as an everyday treat. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz roasted hazelnuts 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 100 g/3 oz caster sugar…
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This light-as-air, snowy white cake is a classic, and great served with coffee. It’s traditionally baked in a ring mould and served in slices. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 100 g/3½ oz all-purpose flour 200 g/7 oz caster sugar 10 egg whites 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For the icing:…
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This tender, light cake sandwiched with a rich lemon cream is delicious with a cup of coffee, but it’s so pretty that it’s perfect for a special occasion as well. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 55 g/2 oz shelled pistachios 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 170 g/6 oz caster sugar 3 eggs…
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Rich with the flavor of coconut, this pretty, white cake is topped off perfectly with a sharp, zesty cream cheese icing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 150 g/5 oz butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons creamed coconut, at room temperature Finely grated zest of 1 lime 100 g/3½ oz icing sugar 3 eggs 110…
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This simple loaf cake layered with tangy apples makes a good choice as a no-fuss cake to serve with coffee. To transform it into more of a dessert cake, try serving with a dollop or two of sour cream and some fresh blueberries. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 110 g/4 oz butter, at room temperature 150 g/5…
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These lovely Italian cookies are part-baked, sliced to reveal a feast of mixed nuts and then baked again until crisp and golden. Traditionally they’re served dipped in vin santo, a sweet, sherry-like dessert wine, but they would also go well with zabaglione or creamy chocolate mousse. Use a sharp, serrated knife to slice the cooled…
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