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 ...
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 ...
Wrap up edible Christmas gifts of delicious mini stollen. (These can be baked and frozen in advance.) 1-2 hours preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 6 loaves Ingredients 175g/6oz dried mixed fruits 50g/2oz glacé cherries, chopped 50g/2oz almonds, chopped 2 unwaxed lemons, finely grated zest only ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tbsp ...
One orange will make plenty of candied orange peel. Leftovers will stay crunchy for a few days and can be served in bowls as a snack for festive nibbling. Try dipping leftovers into dark chocolate for a delicious chocolate orange hit. Less than 30 mins preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients ...
Try making these easy, buttery biscuits as homemade Christmas presents, with chocolate chips worked into the dough. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 20-24 shortbread Ingredients 125g/4oz butter 55g/2oz caster sugar 180g/6oz plain flour Preparation method Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. Beat the butter and the sugar ...
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 ...
These Christmas biscuits make perfect presents and they can also be made into Christmas tree decorations. Less than 30 mins preparation time 10 to 30 mins cooking time Makes 24 Ingredients 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened at room temperature 100g/3½oz caster sugar 1 free-range egg, lightly beaten 275g/10oz plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract To decorate ...
Try this easy recipe for traditional brandy butter; perfect for slathering over mince pies or Christmas pudding. Less than 30 mins preparation time No cooking required cooking time Serves 6 Ingredients 125g/4oz unsalted butter, softened 125g/4oz icing sugar 2 tbsp boiling water 3 tbsp brandy Preparation method Cream together the butter and the icing sugar. ...
This impressively sticky dessert strikes the perfect balance between delicate flavours and pure indulgence. Less than 30 mins preparation time Over 2 hours cooking time Serves 8 Ingredients For the sorbet 30g/1oz Earl Grey tea leaves 300g/10oz caster sugar 1 lemon, juice only 1 litre /1¾ pints boiling water For the strudel 700g/1.5lb pears, peeled ...
Easy, homemade version of this retro classic. They make delicious Christmas presents. Less than 30 mins preparation time Less than 10 mins cooking time Makes 15-20 Ingredients 1 free-range egg white ½ lemon, juice only 1 tsp peppermint flavouring 425g/15 oz icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 175g/6¼oz dark chocolate Preparation method Whisk the egg ...
