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If you’re looking for an easy homemade bake that’s full of flavour, this lemon and raisin loaf cake recipe is a great place to start. The fresh lemon adds a lovely zing, while the raisins bring natural sweetness and a soft, juicy texture to every slice.
Every couple of weeks we get a fresh fruit & veg box delivered and one of the fruits that is nearly always in there is a pineapple. I usually make a smoothie with it but now it’s winter, I fancied making some kind of dessert with it. An all time classic – a pineapple upside down cake. So simple yet yummy, served either hot or cold with custard. Ingredients (serves 5-6) 150 g butter 150 g caster sugar 150 g self raising flour 3 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 6 pineapple rings Method Preheat oven to gas 5 / 375F …
With little man N’s Naming Day theme being rainbow and a rainbow featuring on his main cake, I had my thinking cap on for some kind of rainbow themed cupcakes to go with it which can easily be made in my kitchen with the latest appliances and utensils. You don’t even need a piping nozzle for this and it’s okay for it to look a bit messy. They also feature a fab retro sweet! Perfect for any rainbow themed party. Ingredients (makes 12) Cupcakes 150 g butter 150 g caster sugar 150 g self raising flour 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla …
Angel Delight. Such a great memory from childhood. Simple, but great. I think it must have been a staple dessert for many a child since it first appeared in 1967. It’s quick, easy, bubbly, and tasty – so what’s not to love about it?! Never mind enjoying it during childhood – there has been more than once that I’ve eaten it in my adult life too. It’s just one of those desserts that you can never get bored of and want to pass the memories to your children. The newest flavour is Bubblegum, and when it arrived I was thinking …
Naan bread pizzas are a new favourite in our house and we now have them at least once a month. The naan acting as the base means it is much softer than a normal pizza, and I actually eat the ‘crust’ (I normally leave it as it’s too crunchy)! I can’t actually remember the last time we had a pizza with a regular dough base. The good thing about these too are they they are just big enough for one person (J also manages a full one!) so there is no arguing over toppings – and they’re mega quick to …