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Chocolate beetroot cake
By Catherine Hill on 10/10/2012 16:39:00
A delicious gooey cake with a surprising ingredient
100g dark chocolate, in pieces25g butter, plus extra for greasing3 tbsp double cream50g icing sugar, siftedMethodPreheat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4). Butter and line a 2lb loaf tin.Place the eggs, sugar and oil in a large bowl and beat together well
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Hallowe'en Cupcakes from The Hummingbird Bakery
By on 07/10/2010 14:58:51
Pumpkins are not just for lanterns – these tasty Hallowe'en treat really pack a pumpkin punch. Add spooky decorations or mini marzipan pumpkins for a final touch!
icing sugar, sifted50 g unsalted butter, at room temperature125 g cream cheese, coldMakes enough to frost 12 cupcakes(double the recipe for 20-cm cake)Beat the icing sugar and butter together in a freestanding electric mixer with a paddle attachment (or
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Little Santas Cupcakes
By Junior on 20/09/2011 17:16:44
Get into the festive spirit by making these fun Little Santa Cupcakes
Makes 12IngredientsPlain flour, for dusting1 quantity Buttermilk Sponge (see below) 500g (1lb 2oz) white ready-to-roll fondant or royal icingRed food-colouring pasteIcing sugar, for dusting12 tbsp apricot jam12 ice-cream cones1 quantity Meringue
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Beautifully British Blueberry & Strawberry Filo Pies
By Junior on 22/07/2008 00:00:00
Celebrate the British strawberry with these yummy Blueberry and Strawberry Filo Pies
-cup muffin tray100g (3oz) melted butter, plus extra for greasing6 large sheets of filo pastry, cut in halfIcing sugar, for dusting150ml (5fl oz) double cream1 tsp caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract12 large strawberries, sliced36 blueberries1 tbsp golden
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Peggy Porschen's Bride and Groom Cookies
By Clay Johnson on 21/02/2011 14:42:58
Getting into the spirit of the upcoming royal wedding with these fun bride and groom cookies
) unsalted butter200g (7oz) caster sugar1 egg, lightly beaten400g (14oz) plain flourFor the icing1kg (2lb 4oz) icing sugar, siftedWhites of 4 eggs, lightly beatenSqueeze of lemon juiceMethod Cream the butter, sugar and any flavouring you wish to add
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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
for the vanilla extract.Buttercream350g (12oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature700g (1Ib 9oz) icing sugar, siftedVanilla extract, optionalCream the butter in an electric mixer or in a large bowl with a handheld electric whisk until it is very soft. Gradually
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Annie Rigg's Brilliant Birthday Cakes
By Annie Rigg, photography by Sandra Lane on 16/04/2012 16:11:53
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
) unsalted butter, at room temperature700g (1Ib 9oz) icing sugar, siftedVanilla extract, optionalCream the butter in an electric mixer or in a large bowl with a handheld electric whisk until it is very soft. Gradually beat in the icing sugar until the mixture
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Five ways to keep your child cool
By Kim Sullivan on 18/04/2010 15:37:54
How to keep your cool in a tropical climate
with a wide-brimmed hat when out and about.3. Boost fluid intake Dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, so provide a selection of ice cubes or ice creams for your child to enjoy throughout the day. 4. Take a dip A splash in a paddling
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Three Brilliant Books for Cooks (with a sweet tooth!)
By Suzanne Milne on 02/10/2012 11:49:44
Three cookbooks to inspire some sweet adventures in the kitchen
and cupcake recipes to deliver the essential foundations for decorating. From cookies that come alive as birds, bunnies, ice-cream cones, or glittering Union Jack flags to cakes topped with flowers, fairylands or loveheart cookies, there is inspiration here
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Replay & Sons Catwalk Report
By Matthew Holroyd on 15/04/2010 17:45:42
Spring/Summer '10
. Another recurring theme are ice-cream and sorbet colours, particularly on the girls’ range. Highlights include a cute striped summer dress with balloon-style pockets and frills layered over a sorbet green T-shirt.Replay also adapted the latest womenswear
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