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Almond &
Lemon Mini Loaf Cake

Baking mini loaf cakes is very popular right now. Here is the recipe for an Almond & Lemon mini loaf cake in 3 easy steps!

First of all, the almond lemon sponge, then the Italian meringue buttercream and finally finished with candied lemon peel and toasted almonds.

The recipe guides you through each of these elements to ensure you have a perfect mini loaf cake to enjoy!

Italian Meringue Buttercream

Too often cake frostings are too sweet, grainy, and / or unstable to use. Italian meringue buttercream avoids these problems.

This is my ‘go to’ recipe for filling and covering cakes. It is simple to make and is the most stable of all the coverings. It gives a lovely smooth finish and can easily be flavoured in many different ways.

Banana, Cardamom & Walnut Mini Loaf Cake

Put smiles on your friends’ and family’s faces with this simple and delicious cake recipe!

This cake has a hint of the Autumn / Winter about it. There is a lovely warmth to the flavour combination of vanilla, cardamom and walnuts with the banana cake and caramel.

So go ahead and try it out – it is simple to make and delicious!

Apple, Cardamom & Raisin Crumble

A delicious dessert to enjoy this Autumn / Winter!

Apples, cardamom and raisins baked with a buttery, spiced walnut crumble topping!

The recipe booklet includes all the information you need to make sure you have the right quantity of apple mix and crumble for your mini loaf tins.  And a simple hack to make sure that your crumble filling does not sink! 

Almond, Lemon & Blueberry Cake

A simple and delicious almond based sponge cake flavoured with lemon and blueberries.

It is very easy to make, is packed with flavour and has a great shelf life. If you would prefer, you can omit the blueberries or swap them for another fruit.

One of my favourite cakes!

Chocolate Fudge
Cake

I have been asked many times what chocolate sponge recipe I use for my cakes.  This is the one I have used most often. I have been using it for many years and it was one of my most popular sponges when I ran my cake business in London.

It is one of the simplest recipes I know, and it delivers great results every time. It is easy to make even if you don’t have a stand mixer – all you need to make the batter is a jug, a bowl, a spatula and a whisk!

It is beautifully moist and has a great shelf life.

In addition to information on the equipment, method and shelf life, I also explain the quantities needed for different sized baking tins and make some flavour pairing suggestions.

Celebration Fruit
Cake

A wonderful recipe for Christmas or any other celebration.  We made this cake recipe every Christmas when we had the pâtisserie.

What I love about this recipe is the variety and quantity of fruit – sultanas, raisins, currants, cherries and mixed citrus peel - mixed with the wonderful spices.  I also include nibbed almonds in the mix.

Victoria Sponge

This is my 'go to' recipe for this classic sponge.  

Every cake maker should have a good Victoria Sponge recipe in their locker! I have been using this one for more than 15 years!

The recipes has a detailed step by step method explaining the correct process to achieve a light and moist sponge. It also includes suggestions to flavour the sponge, such as citrus fruits, berries and chocolate chips, as well as full information on the equipment required and 7 golden rules for baking!

Apple & Frangipane Galette

If you struggle with pastry then this is a great recipe for you!

A galette is a simple way of making an alternative to a pie or tart, but without having to deal with lining a tart tin with pastry.

This galette is filled with apples and almond frangipane. Simple to make and delicious, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Give it a go!

Squash Pie

Shortcrust pastry filled with a spiced squash mix.  I roasted a Blue Kurhi squash but you can substitute another squash or pumpkin, or use tinned pumpkin.

Coffee Cardamom & Dulcey Choux Bun

Choux pastry bun filled with a coffee pastry cream and topped with a Dulcey & Cardamom whipped ganache.

Saffron & Cardamom
Ice Cream

A delicious and smooth ice cream flavoured with saffron and cardamom.

Caraway Seed
Ice Cream

A delicious and smooth ice cream with the wonderful anise / licorice flavour of caraway seeds.

Chocolate Mousse

A simple and delicious chocolate mousse recipe.

You can make it very simply and serve it in glasses or ramekins. Alternatively, you can freeze it in silicone moulds and then dip in a chocolate and almond coating, as I have done here. Either way it's super tasty!

Just remember that when it comes to chocolate you get what you pay for, so use the best chocolate you can afford - it makes a difference.

Peach & Brown Butter Pavlova

A meringue recipe you can mix in 12 minutes! I've then added a brown butter crème mousseline, peach compote, Chantilly cream, fresh peaches and toasted almonds.  Feel free to make as many or as few of the elements - it will still be delicious!

The Secret To Baking The Perfect Scones!

This is my go-to recipe for making scones and it uses a very different method to the one that we are traditionally taught. It works every time!

So, give it ago and then enjoy them with your favourite toppings – in my view you still can’t beat strawberry jam and clotted cream!

The recipe is set out in a pdf, with all the information you need on the equipment required (basic baking utensils only), the ingredients, the method and guidance on storage. I have also included some suggestions for alternative flavourings (e.g. Earl Grey soaked sultanas).

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