Tag: cake

Friands

Friands are one of my most favourite tea-time treats. They are deliciously moist, buttery almond cakes that can be topped with seasonal fruits or simply with flaked almonds. This recipe couldn’t be easier, it’s a melt and mix method so requires only a bowl and a spoon, along with a well-greased muffin or friand (oval-shaped) […]

Whole Orange Cake

This quick and easy orange cake is perfect for morning or afternoon tea. It is a trusted recipe from the CWA and is soft and moist and well flavoured from the whole orange.⁠ Yes, you use the whole, raw orange … skin, flesh and all! You will need a food processor (or a blender for […]

Orange Almond Cake

I was inspired to bake this orange almond cake after tasting a similar cake in Morocco. After being in Morocco for two weeks spices are top of mind as I saw them in the markets each day, and our meals were gently spiced with turmeric, ginger, cumin and black pepper. This cake is spiced with […]

Pineapple upside-down cakes

These pineapple upside-down cakes are a little burst of sweet sunshine. I made these after being gifted some sweet, ripe pineapples from a friend. The combination of pineapple, brown sugar and cardamom is divine, and when topped with a soft coconut cake batter the flavour and texture combination is next level. I hope you enjoy […]

Carrot Cake

Carrot cake is one of my favourite cakes as it is moist and spicy and seems almost healthy when made with carrots, nuts, olive oil and wholemeal flour. I top this cake with a not-too-sweet cream cheese icing which compliments the cake perfectly. We think this recipe makes the best carrot cake ever! I use […]