Brownies are an ultimate pick me up. Rich and decadent. Beetroot brownies are however a healthier option. By adding beetroot you will introduce an earthy flavour which goes so well with chocolate. You can use raw beetroots and roast them yourself or ready cooked for speedy baking. Either way, it will be a feast. EvenRead more
It was my daughter’s choice of cake, so it needed slight adaptation to full birthday cake. Mainly the layer of raspberries ended up in between the layers of cake, so decoration could be more suitable. I have to warn you, it is real Devil’s food, devilishly chocolatey and just incredibly tasty. You will need 2 identicalRead more
So first the sponge: 6 eggs, separated 150g caster sugar 115g plain flour 25g cocoa powder 40g melted butter Whip the egg whites with half of the sugar until stiff, then in separate bowl whip egg yolks with remaining sugar until creamy and fluffy. Add butter to the yolks, add 1/3 of the whitesRead more
Because why not? for cake 200 g butter 200 g caster sugar 4 large eggs 250g self-raising flour 125g dark (80%) chocolate- melted Cream butter and sugar together until smooth, then add eggs and flour and mix. On the end add melted chocolate and mix some more. Put into a lined round baking trayRead more
So decision made, and because any recipe is just a suggestion I decided to mix and match. My cake is going to be 2 tier thingy, bottom made of chocolate sponge and top of a poppy seed one. Where I came from poppy seed cakes are essentials for Christmas and Easter, so given my birthdayRead more
I know it’s unorthodox to bake oneself a birthday cake, but here we go again. I don’t like shop bought stuff (I like to know what exactly goes in it), and noone in my family can do it yet. My Daughter is too young (despite her best efforts to cook), and my husband who canRead more