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Hummingbird cake

I wanted to make a special birthday cake that would also work as a dessert after an Indian banquet menu. Something light, fruity and fragrant. This delicious Hummingbird cake seemed to fit the bill as the sponge is packed with … Continue reading

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Apple Charlotte

I love apple crumble for pudding with a Sunday roast but it’s nice to ring the changes sometimes. This Apple Charlotte made with slices of all-butter Brioche and lots of delicious apple filling flavoured with lemon zest certainly ticks all … Continue reading

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Dutch apple cake

The apple harvest has been fantastic this year and I like to take a nice cake with me when I am on grandson-sitting duty so I hope you enjoy this one. This is a loaf cake but you could make … Continue reading

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Cranberry and cherry cake

You can’t beat a delicious slice of fruit cake with a cup of tea and this one ticks all the boxes. Using dried cranberries and sour cherries makes a change from the usual sultanas or raisins and the ground almonds … Continue reading

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