by Shirley | Oct 7, 2021 | Cakes
This is a super easy cake to make. I tried using spelt flour for the whole quantity of flour but found it was a bit too dry and heavy for my liking hence the combination with plain flour; the ground rice adds an intriguing bit of texture. You can also use ground...
by Shirley | Dec 12, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free, Xmas
I started making my own homemade marzipan some years ago when I realised how easy it was to make but more importantly, how much nicer it is than the bought stuff, in my very humble opinion. I hope you’ll find the same. Step by step instructions on how to make marzipan...
by Shirley | Nov 8, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free, Xmas
This is a beautifully rich, super moist, gluten free Christmas cake. It’s got bags of flavour and keeps for months. My key success factors are these: one consistent low temperature throughout baking; covering the cake part way through baking with a...
by Shirley | Nov 8, 2020 | Cakes
This is a deliciously rich, moist Christmas cake. It’s a recipe that is like an old friend I love to say hello to every year. As I sat down to write this post, I looked back at the copious notes all over this recipe in my file. I knew it had been...
by Shirley | Oct 17, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free
These little apple cakes are sumptuous and bursting with autumn apple harvest flavour. The Calvados soaked raisins are an optional treat and add to the depth of flavour – but if you prefer, and if baking for children, you could susbstitute this for apple...
by Shirley | Sep 9, 2020 | Cakes, Gluten Free
I have very fond memories of growing up in Zimbabwe enjoying this cake. My Mum always had something in the cake or biscuit tin and this was one of my favourites. I remember the enjoyment of it with a cup of afternoon tea (or three!) with my family out in...
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