Coffee and Walnut Cake Recipe (UK)

Coffee and Walnut Cake is my husband’s favourite cake, so I had no choice but to come up with a tasty recipe for one, even though personally, I’m not a fan! I think coffee flavoured foods are a bit like Marmite and one of those things that people either love or hate! So if you’re…

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Easy Christmas Cake Recipe (UK)

Ever since I first started making my own Christmas cakes a few years ago, I’ve been using spiced rum instead of the traditional brandy. Unlike most people, I also don’t ‘feed’ my Christmas cake with additional alcohol after it’s been baked, as I just don’t think it’s necessary.  This way you don’t have to make…

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Gluten Free Amaretto Christmas Cake

Gluten Free Amaretto Christmas Cake

If you weren’t the person who had baked it, you would never know that this rich, moist fruity Gluten Free Amaretto Christmas Cake was gluten free! And using Amaretto instead of the traditional Brandy gives it a delicious flavour.

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Vegan Mince Pies

These vegan mince pies are a must for any Christmas party! Small and perfectly formed they are just as delicious as regular mince pies. Most mincemeat is vegan, but always check the label thoroughly as they may not be!

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Realistic Edible Blood Tutorial

I often get asked how I make the realistic fake blood I use on on my Halloween cupcakes, so I thought i’d make a quick tutorial. It’s super easy and all you’ll need is some liquid glucose, red gel food colour & cocoa powder.

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Rainbow Cupcake Tutorial

Rainbow Cupcake Tutorial

Since I first posted my rainbow swirl cupcakes ages ago I’ve had loads of requests for a tutorial. It’s taken me a while, but I finally got around to it. So here it is, my Rainbow Cupcake Tutorial! The key thing is to use good vivid colours, ideally hot pink, bright blue & bright yellow. …

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