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Amazing Strawberries And Cream Cake
By Junior on 15/09/2011 16:46:46
This is an easy recipe and makes a beautiful cake, but it should be eaten on the day of baking – not usually a problem!
Serves 6Ingredients3 eggs85g (3oz) granulated sugar85g (3oz) self-raising flour300ml whipping cream11/2 punnets strawberriesPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Using a hand-held electric whisk, whizz the eggs for a few minutes until thick
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Strawberry and cream layer cakes
By Hannah Miles on 26/04/2012 10:53:00
What could be nicer than having a whole layer cake all to yourself?
Ingredients (Makes 10)For the cakes 115g caster sugar115g butter, softened2 eggs85g self-raising flour 30g ground almonds1 tsp vanilla extractTo decorate30g ready-to-roll icingRed and green food colouring paste200g fondant icing sugar1 tbsp
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Simple-To-Make Fish Cakes
By Junior on 19/09/2011 10:37:44
Have a go at preparing and frying these yummy fish cakes
Makes about 18 small fish cakes – enough for 3 adults and 3 childrenIngredients2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2cm cubes50g (13/4oz) butter1 tbsp milk200g (7oz) cod fillet200g (7oz) smoked haddock3 hard-boiled eggs3 tbsp chopped
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Wise Owl Cake
By Annie Rigg on 16/04/2012 16:33:00
Make this scrumptious chocolate cake
Ingredients1 Extra Large Vanilla Sponge1 quantity Chocolate Fudge FrostingChocolate buttons in various sizesChocolate vermicelli1 Flake chocolate bar1 Twix chocolate barEquipment2x23cm round springform cake tins, greased and base-lined with greased
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Flowering Garden Cake
By Annie Rigg on 16/04/2012 16:44:47
This sweet bouquet has edible blooms for individual guests
Serves 12–14 Ingredients1 Extra Large Vanilla Sponge1 Small Vanilla Sponge1 quantity ButtercreamPurple, pink, yellow and green food colouring pastes1 quantity Glacé IcingAssorted sweets and sprinklesGreen writing icing tubeEquipment33x23x6cm cake
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Two-Tiered Celebration Cake
By Junior on 22/07/2008 00:00:00
This striking cake would make a lovely centrepiece for a children’s party with the flags made from ribbons attached to wooden toothpicks.
sugar85g (3oz) ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp almond essenceTo decorate1.8kg (4lb) ready-to-roll icing2 tbsp jamCocktail sticksRed, white and blue ribbonDouble-sided sticky tapeMethodPreheat oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4. Line a 12.5cm/5in
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Mini Chocolate Profiteroles
By Hannah Miles on 03/05/2012 14:11:52
These are the same as classic Italian profiteroles, just a bit tinier.
to 200ºC (Gas Mark 6). To make the choux pastry, melt the butter in a saucepan with 150ml of cold water. Bring to the boil, then quickly add the sifted flour all in one go and remove from the heat. Beat hard with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a
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Rich Chocolate Cake
By Junior on 01/04/2008 00:00:00
Indulge yourself in this gorgeously sweet chocolate cake
1 tbsp lemon juice250ml (8fl oz) milk100g (4oz) softened butter250g (9oz) caster sugar2 large eggs1 tsp bicarbonate of soda50g (2oz) cocoa powder225g (8oz) plain flourround cake tingreaseproof paperMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4
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Scrumptious Christmas treats
By Annie Rigg on 05/11/2010 10:56:28
These cookies and cake are festive, fun and fabulously tasty
Frosty The Snowman IngredientsFor the medium-sized cake (to fit an 18cm round cake tin)175g (6oz) unsalted butter, softened175g (6oz) caster sugar3 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla extract175g (6oz) plain flour3 tsp baking powderA pinch of salt3
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Spectacular birthday cakes
By Junior on 15/09/2011 15:10:59
A fabulous cake is an essential ingredient for a brilliant birthday party, so here are five that children will love – from a wise old owl to a pixie house
) caster sugar4 large eggs, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract250g (9oz) plain flour4 tsp baking powder3–4 tbsp milk, at room temperatureSmall125g (41/2oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature 125g (41/2oz) caster sugar2 large eggs, beaten1/2tsp vanilla extract125
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