Tag Archives: Sugar

Blueberry streusel cake

Traybake cakes are really useful if you need to cater for quite a few people at a party or sell at a bake sale. This blueberry streusel cake is definitely a winner. The addition of soured cream to the sponge … Continue reading

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Chocolate chip and marmalade muffins

Fresh muffins on the day they are baked are always a hit. I road-tested a batch of these chocolate chip muffins with an oozy orange marmalade centre for my partner’s colleagues at the local hospital and they were devoured at … Continue reading

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Burnt Basque cheesecake

I’m not generally a fan of cheesecake but when my friend Jerry produced one of these burnt Basque-style cheesecakes at our Christmas party last year, I was sold. There’s no biscuit base and it’s very light and easy to make. … Continue reading

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Cinnamon and apple cake

If you have apples in your fruit bowl that are a bit past their best, this is a wonderful way to use them up. The cake is easy to make, moist and freezes well. The flavour and texture improves if … Continue reading

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