Kay Sexton Delightful cakes have long been the centerpiece of sweet gatherings, and today, we embark on a journey to achieve baking excellence in a modern twist – the air fryer. While I may not have invented this splendid kitchen contraption, I certainly understand the magic it can bring to our beloved …
Mary Berry, a true culinary icon, has been delighting our taste buds for generations with her simple yet scrumptious recipes. Today, we’re bringing you a Mary Berry-inspired classic: a potato salad that combines the comforting flavors of new potatoes, zesty Dijon mustard, and the creaminess of mayonnaise. This salad is …
Oh, my dear bakers! We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You pop your lovingly crafted cake into the oven, only to discover it’s emerged with a disappointing sunken center. But fear not, for I’m here to share some invaluable tips and tricks to rescue your sunken cake and turn it …
For home bakers, fruit cake is a classic recipe that never fails to satisfy the taste buds. There are various types of fruit cakes, but the basic storage principles remain the same. If you’ve baked a fruit cake and don’t plan on consuming it all at once, it’s essential to …
For home bakers, sponge cake is an easy go to recipe that will always satisfy the taste buds. There are lots of different types of sponge cake but the basic recipe is always the same. If you’ve made a sponge cake and aren’t going to eat it all in one …
Making cute cupcakes is easy, although you need to understand the principles of cooking individual cakes before you begin. While the Classic Method of creaming cakes is to mix the butter and sugar – beating fast until they become light and fluffy, then add the beaten egg mixture, blending thoroughly …
If you’re looking for a way to make a luscious cupcake that’s slightly lower in fat and sugar, and just a tiny bit healthier (say for a baby shower or hen night celebration) then the innocent cupcake could be just the thing for you. Made with a fruit smoothie as …
Making sugar free cakes is definitely an art, and it can take a few attempts to get the right balance of ingredients to deliver a tasty, good-looking cake. Making tasty toppings for cakes and Cupcakes requires a little ingenuity too and the opportunities range from the very simple to the …
Learning to bake is an art, but baking ahead is a skill. Freezing cakes and cookies can free you up to enjoy a special occasion or allow you to bake in a quiet time and still have a freezer full of great treats in a busy one, but knowing how …
These whisky-flavoured tartan-iced Hogmanay cupcakes are not just reserved for Hogmanay: they are perfect for New Year celebrations too. Because they are a fruit-based cake they take longer to cook than sponge based cakes and also last longer without drying out, so you can make them a fortnight in advance, …
