Tag Archives: ground cinnamon

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 →

Posted in Cakes & biscuits, Recipes | Tagged Butter, carrot cake, grated carrots, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, lime icing, plain flour, unsalted butter, vanilla essence | 1 Comment

Swiss-style cherry clafoutis

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

I’m really not a pudding person so, when I actually bother to make one, I do like it to be a crowd pleaser. This Swiss-style cherry clafoutis (inspired by a recipe from Betty’s legend Lesley Wild) is easy to make, … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Recipes | Tagged Brioche, cherries, free range eggs, ground cinnamon, kirsch, swiss-style dessert | 1 Comment

#EasterBaking – apple and ginger hot cross buns

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Janet Davies @pigeoncottage

Nothing says ‘Easter’ like the aroma of freshly baked hot cross buns. I know you can easily buy factory made ones in every supermarket, but making them at home is well worth the effort in terms of flavour and makes … Continue reading →