Hallowe'en: Devil's Cakes
When the lovely Jenny from Mummy Mishaps announced that her next 'I Love Cake' linky was going to be cakes for Hallowe'en I started to have a think. The toddler group that we belong to is having a...
View ArticleCoffee Cupcakes
As we haven't made any cakes in a while and the weather is horrendous, The Boy and I have just been baking. Coffee Cupcakes Ingredients: 110g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 100g caster sugar...
View ArticleThe Novelty Of Birthday Cakes
So this week I've made two birthday cakes. And we're not talking about round sponges with some chocolate and sprinkles on top, we're talking themed cakes. This week, I've made a sandcastle cake for The...
View ArticleOreo Cookie Cupcakes
There are quite a few recipes out there that involve putting a whole Oreo cookie into each cake case, mine doesn't and I think allows for the taste and texture to vary while eating each cake. There are...
View ArticleChristmas Bakewell Tarts
I wanted to try a different version of an old favourite combining different elements of several cakes that are sumptuous and decadent: the frangipance of bakewell tarts, the richness of the currant mix...
View ArticleDays 244-250 of Project 365
244. Eruption (Following our science exploration activity the previous week, The Boy perfectly replicated how to make a volcano independently. We're now out of vinegar as he did it quite a few times....
View ArticlePear & White Chocolate Cupcakes
I absolutely love the flavour of pears, especially lightly cooked, but am not a huge fan of them uncooked as the texture is often too gritty for me. As I had a batch that were 'on the turn', I decided...
View ArticleEspresso Cupcakes & Cappuccino Frosting
I am a big fan of coffee flavours, but not actually of the hot drink. I adore coffee ice-cream, frappuccinos and flavoured chocolates but have a real aversion to it as a warm liquid. However, there is...
View ArticlePoached Pear Cupcakes
I'm a big fan of the delicate taste of pears, and while I don't particularly like the texture of a raw pear, I do enjoy seeing how creative I can be with them in my cooking. Poached Pear Cupcakes...
View ArticleOreo & Caramel Cheesecake
I tasted a delicious pudding on the weekend which I was desperate to recreate. However this is a slight cheat as it's not really a cheesecake in the traditional sense. Oreo & Caramel Cheesecake...
View Article10 Yummy Cake Recipes (Tuesday Tutorials)
I've been busy making The Boy his belated birthday cake this weekend and have been up to my eyes in green food colouring, green icing and green sprinkles. In honour of the deliciousness of cakes, I've...
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