May has been the month for birthdays, and it was Mother’s Day. Who can’t resist a little cake or biscuit to give to mum with her cuppa in the afternoon, spoil her a little I relish the quiet time I have in the kitchen when the boys aren’t home. I don’t tend to have anything…
Tag: baking
GINGER FLUFF SPONGE
There is something comforting and feels like home when you eat a sponge. Our neighbour makes the best sponges with passionfruit icing – would make the CWA proud. This was my first attempt at a sponge, don’t ask me why I have never made one before but why would I try when my mum and…
SNICKERDOODLES
All the best things about a cookie covered in cinnamon sugar – Doughnut Cookies!!! 2 3/4 cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 250g softened butter 1 1/2 cups caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons extra for coating the cookies 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla STEP ONE Preheat the…
BURNT BUTTER AND SEA SALT CHOCOLATE BISCUITS
If there is one cookie/biscuit recipe that needs to be in a home cooks back pocket, this is it. There is nothing more comforting than a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven. These are an old favourite with a new twist. I am also on the look out for new…
UNICORN CUPCAKES
Every year I look forward to making my nieces birthday cakes. This year my 4 year old niece asked if I could make her unicorn cupcakes and I loved the idea. Cake decorating is a great creative outlet for me. I find it relaxing and I am able to express my ideas through baking. I…
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE BISCUITS
A four ingredient recipe that is quick, easy and really moreish Makes 22 400g crunchy peanut butter 1 egg 220g caster sugar 180g 70% dark chocolate chopped, roughly dash of vanilla sea salt to sprinkle Preheat the oven to 160C. Line two baking trays with baking paper or a silpat sheet. In the bowl of…
ADVENTURES OF THE WHISK 