These guys have been on my list for a while now, ever since I made my rainbow bagels over a year ago now. Being on lockdown due to Covid-19 has inspired me to start ticking things off my baking goals list and this is the first one I decided to have a go at. This… Continue reading Rainbow pretzels
Carved pumpkin illusion cake
I have always wanted to make an illusion cake so I took the leap and decided to make a carved pumpkin illusion cake. For this cake I decided on a chocolate sponge with peanut butter frosting as chocolate and peanut butter are my favourite cake flavours. I was really pleased with how this one turned… Continue reading Carved pumpkin illusion cake
Red velvet cupcakes
This recipe took me a few attempts before I perfected it. Red velvet cupcakes are the showstopper of cupcakes perfectly soft brightly coloured cupcakes with a beautiful cream cheese frosting. Tip: it is key to follow the steps one by one to make sure you keep the deep red colouring. It is also worth investing… Continue reading Red velvet cupcakes
Mini egg cupcakes
These could just be the cutest cupcakes I have ever baked - vanilla cupcakes with mini eggs hidden within, topped with colourful buttercream nests filled with even more mini eggs to decorate. Tip: gather the pink, purple and yellow mini eggs for the decoration before you begin and use the white mini eggs for the… Continue reading Mini egg cupcakes
Creme Egg cupcakes
Did you know that 500 million Cadbury's creme eggs are made each year with around two thirds of these enjoyed in the UK alone? These cupcakes are the perfect celebration of this incredible little treat. An indulgent chocolate cupcake complete with a mini creme egg surprise hidden within, topped with the fluffiest buttercream and creme… Continue reading Creme Egg cupcakes
Sweet potato and chilli breakfast muffins
These muffins are perfect for a healthy start to your day. Packed full of nutrients and with only 160 calories per muffin, you can easily have two guilt free. These are my go-to "healthy bake". They are very easy to make and are much more nutritional than most convenient breakfast options (8g of protein in… Continue reading Sweet potato and chilli breakfast muffins
Sticky toffee pudding
Sticky toffee pudding is my all time favourite dessert. It is the one dessert I can never say no to. This recipe is darker than most I have made before, with the use of black treacle. It is deliciously moist and extremely moreish. I absolutely love it! If it's too dark for you, I recommend… Continue reading Sticky toffee pudding
Pork pies
Pork pies are always a good idea. They are the perfect addition to any party table and surprisingly easy to make. These ones use a traditional hot water crust pastry but don't let that scare you off if you are new to pastry. Have a go and let me know how you get on. Homemade… Continue reading Pork pies
Rainbow bagels
Rainbow bagels have been a goal of mine ever since seeing them crop up on social media - made famous by The Bagel Store in New York. These took a few attempts to get right but after combining a few different recipes, I have created this one which has worked every time for me. By… Continue reading Rainbow bagels
White cob loaf
Every baker needs a fool-proof basic bread recipe, so here's mine. Many people think making bread is really difficult and technical but it really isn't so bad. A white cob is slightly more difficult than a tin loaf as it is shaped by hand but I promise you this recipe will work every time and the… Continue reading White cob loaf