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The Ultimate Carrot Cake

The Ultimate Carrot Cake

Now forgive me for being vain, but this is honestly the best cake I’ve ever made. I mean, I like carrot cake…but this is the Ultimate Carrot Cake. It’s SO moist, light and the cream cheese frosting is just the perfect accompaniment. I’ve made it Read More

The Ultimate Victoria Sponge

The Ultimate Victoria Sponge

The Victoria Sponge is a very British affair. You imagine a garden party on a summers day; Pimm’s in one hand, cake fork in the other ready to devour a generous slice of this delight! Its one of those classic bakes that everyone has in Read More

No-Bake Marbled Millionaires Slice

No-Bake Marbled Millionaires Slice

A Millionaires Shortbread is one of those classic treats that’s a definite crowd-pleaser. So when I saw the recipe for an easy peasy no-bake marbled millionaires slice in Everything Sweet, I knew I had to give it a try. The multi-coloured chocolate top makes it really Read More

Christmas Jumper Gingerbread

Christmas Jumper Gingerbread

Right now, I’m feeling pretty much like a stuffed turkey – I’M SO FULL. Boxing Day is meant for slobbing on the sofa though right?? Thats what we all tell ourselves anyway as we wander into the kitchen rooting for snacks for the twentieth time Read More

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cupcakes

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cupcakes

      I’m finally back in the blogging world – huzzah!! What with moving, having no internet for a month and the craziness of the festive period; blogging has had to take a back seat! I’m back with a good un’ though in the Read More

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

If I’m ever looking for a cookie recipe my first port of call is Sallys Baking Addiction. Her website is a treasure trove of delicious treats, with her cookie recipes being some of the best I’ve found! They taste so authentically American, I really could Read More

Bakewell Tart

Bakewell Tart

It’s my Dad’s birthday tomorrow, so we had a little celebratory lunch today in his honour. I made bakewell tart, my sister made chocolate-dipped Viennese biscuits and we had homemade sausage rolls to top off the savoury lunch! It was all very delicious, but I Read More

Maple & Pecan Cupcakes

Maple & Pecan Cupcakes

Maple and pecan is one of my absolute favourite flavour combinations, so when I saw these maple & pecan cupcakes in the Primrose Bakery Book I knew I had to try them. Especially now that Autumn is in full swing, it seemed like the perfect Read More

Raspberry Macarons with Chocolate Ganache

Raspberry Macarons with Chocolate Ganache

These raspberry macarons with chocolate ganache are my second attempt into the intricate world of macarons. The first being plain chocolate that had many failures. Failure seems to come hand in hand when starting to make macarons though, so I’m not too sad. I see Read More

Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

This weeks recipe is a joint effort from myself and my sister! We made this Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake for my mums birthday this weekend and it went down a treat. I found the recipe on The Cake Blog and totally fell in love Read More

The Perfect Lemon Drizzle Loaf

The Perfect Lemon Drizzle Loaf

This is the perfect lemon drizzle loaf recipe ever. Fact. Its moist, tangy and definitely leaves you wanting more. Its also one of the easiest recipes to make – have I persuaded you yet?? The key to this is buying the best, freshest lemons that you Read More

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

A favourite in our household, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a dream to behold. A chocolatey biscuit base, topped with a layer of chocolate peanut butter, a layer of peanut butter cream and finally topped with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Have I Read More