“That” Essential Chocolate Cake
I have called this the “Essential Chocolate Cake”, because this is just that recipe that you need in your armoury for an easy birthday cake, light enough to take icing, […]
I have called this the “Essential Chocolate Cake”, because this is just that recipe that you need in your armoury for an easy birthday cake, light enough to take icing, […]
[…] whites at room temperature Pinch of cream of tartar Pinch of salt Make the ganache layers: Preheat oven to 180c (350f) Spread pecans on baking sheet and toast for 5-10 […]
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I made this Eccles Cake Semifreddo last December for the Pump St Christmas party in Orford. Famous for their award winning Eccles Cakes (and bakery) it only seemed appropriate to […]
This was a week of firsts and to celebrate I made Upside Down Ginger Cake, an old favourite from one of the many recipe scrapbooks started all those years ago […]
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Cocoa nutties are a bar that do just that. A thick set layer of chocolate on the bottom, topped with a buttery, almondy, coconutty, chewy, golden macaroon like cake that […]
[…] dark (70% minimum) chocolate (optional) Make the base: Line your loaf tin with a double layer of cling film in a criss cross fashion, making sure there is a generous […]
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[…] stir until coated Pour mixture onto lined sheet(s) so that the mixture is in one layer no more than 1cm high (this will ensure cripsy granola) Bake for 45-60 minutes, […]
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