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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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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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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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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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Cake,cake and rainbow cake

March 13, 2011

It’s been a hectic week and also quite surreal, news that I have been waiting six months for arrived and in fact I should be celebrating with cake myself. Not one to count my chickens before they hatch I will save the cake and champagne for absolute certainty. It’s going to be a long month. [...]

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Simple Pleasures-The Gallery

March 1, 2011

I’ve been drowned in cupcakes today, for Little I’s eighth birthday she will take 32 cupcakes to school for her friends. If I see buttercream again in the next few days I am not quite sure what my body will do. I do hope the children enjoy them though…simple pleasures that when you are eight [...]

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Cupcakes!

February 26, 2011

We had a little cupcake demonstration at London’s famous Fortnum & Mason. Big C made a fab owl and Little M a monster. Unfortunately they ran out of cupcakes so Little I didn’t get to decorate one but I’ve promised her we will make some soon.I made lots of mental notes and can’t wait to [...]

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Get ready for Halloween -Halloween cakes

October 21, 2010

It’s only just over a week away so I thought I’d share these Halloween cupcakes with you. Make a batch of cakes using my favourite recipe . When the cakes are cooled mix  icing sugar and water according to the instructions on the box. I haven’t given quantities because it depends how much you like [...]

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Autumn Bake Off- Butternut Squash Muffins

October 18, 2010

Getting into the autumnal/halloween spirit I have made lovely moist butternut squash muffins for English Mum’s Great Big Autumn bake off. Prizes are involved!! This is a slightly adapted version of Jamie Oliver’s recipe in his book Jamie at Home. The recipe makes far more than the twelve stated so if necessary halve the ingredients [...]

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Food-The Gallery

September 28, 2010

Have I said before how much I like cake? Oh…I have ? Again on my theme of using up as much fruit as possible from the garden I made a traditional fairy cake, or cupcake, with the addition of chopped apple. I used this very easy recipe to make the cakes, I then put a [...]

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