Category Archives: Cakes & biscuits

Lemon syrup loaf cake

I do love a fancy cake but sometimes the plain looking ‘Cinderella’ ones pack the best flavour punch. This lemon syrup loaf is made with buttermilk in the batter so it’s really light and moist. It’s perfect if you want … Continue reading

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Very sticky ginger cake

This very delicious and sticky ginger cake is one of the recipes that originally inspired me to publish my ‘Whats4teaMum?’ recipe book because I only had it scribbled on an old scrap of paper that was stained with butter spots … Continue reading

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Birthday chocolate bundt cake

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

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Afternoon tea scones

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

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