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Filling breakfast muffins

January 22, 2012

I have always insisted that my children have breakfast before going to school but as a mum to three teens now I have to face the fact that teenagers stay in bed until the last possible minute (ie 10 minutes before their bus is due) This is not conducive to leaving time for cereal or [...]

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Marshmallow chocolate cupcakes

November 12, 2011

Its that time of year that the Christmas fairs begin and with children at various schools that can be a lot that I am obligated to go to. I have to admit that I love school fairs and local village fairs because of the beautiful hand made wares that can usually be found at them. [...]

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Halloween Sweet Treats

October 30, 2011

Spider Cornflake cakes Ingredients 50g butter 4 tbsp golden syrup 100g chocolate dark or milk 80g cornflakes red or licorice shoe laces giant chocolate buttons Smarties Icing or writing icing tube Melt the butter, chocolate and golden syrup over a gentle heat in a large saucepan Add the cornflakes and carefully mix ensuring all the [...]

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Boozy Cherry & Chocolate Roulade

October 24, 2011

I’ve been making Mary Berry’s chocolate roulade for years and after seeing roulades being made on the Great British Bake Off wet my appetite once again.  I also saw a tin of mouthwatering morello cherries and immediately thought they would be a perfect addition to this rich but light, mouthwatering dessert. Even better it’s naturally [...]

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Pear & Golden Syrup microwave cake

October 18, 2011

In honour of National Baking week 17-23 October I’ve dusted off the tins, stocked up with flour and got baking. This is easy peasy and perfect for those unexpected guests or if you need something now. I know it isn’t the prettiest cake but remember it’s cooked in the microwave. It would work well with [...]

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Almond & Apple Cupcakes- Gluten Free

September 19, 2011

Last year I made virtually the same cupcakes but I fancied a change and at the moment have a penchant for all things almond…can’t get enough of it. Also I have found that with Doves gluten free flour you can do more or less everything gluten free and it makes absolutely no difference to the [...]

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Plum and Almond Dessert

August 14, 2011

It’s that lovely time of year again when the apples, pears, plums and blackberries are ready to be picked so I took some time out from packing boxes to gather the harvest and make a cake. An upside down plum and almond one to be precise! It takes all of 10 minutes preparation and then [...]

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Pirate Party Fun!

July 20, 2011

As you may have guessed after this week’s Silent Sunday post Little M wanted a pirate party for his fourth birthday. I like themes, and I like planning… But first, if you ever need to make a pirate themed birthday cake here is the easiest idea ever : Bake however many cupcakes you want, there [...]

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Who says you have to pay £80 for a Gluten Free cake?

May 6, 2011

Some of my twitter followers will remember that last week I was looking for a gluten free cake for my son’s birthday. It’s not that I don’t make him cakes it was just that I wanted to treat him to one that looked professional and one that you could buy in a shop. He misses [...]

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Easter Cupcakes

April 22, 2011

These are perfect if you are entertaining over Easter. Now you know why I was tempted by delicious Mini Eggs. For the cupcake recipe see HERE and for the icing see THIS post. Finish off by topping with mini eggs and crushed chocolate flakes.

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