Posts Tagged ‘cake’

Cornbread Veg

On Friday, July 27th, 2012
cornbread You can vary the recipe by adding other ingredients. We’ve made some cornbread with jalapeno peppers, others with cheese. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Serves 10 Ingredients 375g/13oz plain flour 225g/8oz cornmeal 1 tsp salt 4 tsp baking powder 110g/4oz sugar 480ml/17fl oz milk 2 free-range eggs 110g/4oz ...

American Baked Cheesecake Veg

On Thursday, July 26th, 2012
americanbakedcheesec Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 10 Ingredients 25cm/10in sponge (cut from a large bought flan case) 200g/7oz caster sugar finely grated zest of 3 lemons 4 tbsp cornflour 3 tbsp sultanas, soaked in a bit of bourbon 845g/29¾oz full fat soft cream cheese 3 medium eggs ...

Valentine Cupcakes Veg

On Tuesday, July 24th, 2012
valentinecupcake Make these light-as-a-feather cupcakes with their gaudy pink decoration for someone you love. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Makes 12 Ingredients For the cakes 125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened 125g/4oz caster sugar 2 free-range eggs 125g/4oz self-raising flour 150g/5oz raspberries 6 passion fruit, sieved pulp only a little ...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Veg

On Friday, July 20th, 2012
pumpkincheesecake This creamy, dreamy Halloween dessert is the perfect way of using up hollowed-out pumpkin purée. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 8-10 Ingredients 225g/8oz digestive biscuits 60g/2oz butter juice and zest 1 lemon 340g/12oz cooked pumpkin (steamed or roasted) 225g/8oz caster sugar 450g/1lb cream cheese 1 tsp ground ...

Moist Carrot Cake with Coconut Orange Cream Veg

On Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
carrotcake Try our super moist carrot cake sandwiched with coconut cream cheese icing. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Makes 8-12 slices Ingredients 150ml/¼ pint sunflower oil 100g/4oz soft light brown sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 75g/3oz golden syrup 175g/6oz wholemeal self-raising flour 1 level tsp ground cinnamon ...

Christmas Cake Veg

On Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
christmascake This traditional Christmas cake pulls out all the stops – if you have the time, feed it with brandy in the run up to Christmas. 30 mins to 1 hour preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 225g/8oz plain flour ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon 200g/7oz ...

Christmas Chocolate Log

On Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
buchedenoel This rich and creamy Yule log is not for the faint-hearted – it’s a decadent triple-chocolate Christmas treat, but it’s as easy as making a Swiss roll. Over 2 hours preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients vegetable oil, for greasing 150g/5½oz golden caster sugar 6 large free-range eggs, separated ...

Gingerbread Cake with Orange Icing Veg

On Saturday, June 16th, 2012
gingerbread_cake This rich, treacly gingerbread is addictively good. Try making it as an alternative to a traditional Christmas cake. Less than 30 mins preparation time 1 to 2 hours cooking time Serves 10-12 Ingredients For the cake 225g/8oz butter, softened 225g/8oz light muscovado sugar 225g/8oz golden syrup 225g/8oz black treacle 225g/8oz self-raising flour, sifted 225g/8oz wholemeal ...

Lemon Cheesecake Veg

On Friday, May 11th, 2012
lemoncheesecake This classic lemon cheesecake is a no-bake, make-ahead wonder. Enjoy a zingy lemon dessert in less than 30 minutes. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 8-10 Ingredients For the biscuit base 10 digestive biscuits 75g/3oz butter, melted 1 tbsp clear honey For the filling 700g/1½ lb mascarpone cheese 2 ...

Smoked Salmon and Potato Quiche

On Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
smokedsalmonandpotat This hearty salmon and potato quiche is perfectly portable for picnics and lunchboxes. Less than 30 mins preparation time 30 mins to 1 hour cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients 225g/8oz ready-made shortcrust pastry 1 free-range egg, beaten For the filling 175g/6oz smoked salmon, chopped 100g/3½oz smoked bacon lardons, cooked 100g/3½ new potatoes, cooked and cut ...