Category Archives: Cakes & biscuits

Birthday chocolate bundt cake

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I readily admit that posh, celebration-worthy cake baking is not my strongest suit but, after being quoted up to £160 to have one made, I decided to see what I could whip up for my lovely daughter’s 30th birthday party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged blueberries, Butter, Cake, chocolate mirror glaze, cocoa powder, ground almonds, plain flour, strawberries, Sugar, vanilla yoghurt | 1 Comment

Afternoon tea scones

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I think I’ve mentioned before that I don’t really have much of a sweet tooth but there are certain things that I’ll make an exception for…………an afternoon (or morning) tea treat of freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged afternoon tea, Butter, clotted cream, golden caster sugar, milk, OVO Energy Tour of Britain, scones, self-raising flour, strawberry jam | 1 Comment

English Carrot Cake

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

In the school holidays, it’s always nice to have a homemade cake around for children and drop-in visitors. This is actually a good one for kids to help make and, as it’s moist texture comes from sweet grated carrots, it’s … Continue reading →