Nicky
Citrus syrup cake
A light and moist cake which can be served with a cup of tea or with whipped cream for a summer dessert. This is similar to my lemon...
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Jun 14, 20212 min read
Vanilla and lemon cake
I found this lemon cake recipe in my mother's book. I don't remember her ever making it but she must have meant to, one day. It's...
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Apr 13, 20212 min read
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Lemon drizzle cake has become very popular, possibly because it's so easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients. Basically,...
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Mar 9, 20211 min read
Vanilla buttermilk cake
This is a moist vanilla sponge cake which can be molded and iced to suit any occasion. It's a firm mix so perfect for using in a...
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Dec 23, 20201 min read
Royal Icing
... or glacé icing as my grandmother called it. As with the marzipan, this is very easy to make and will finish off your Christmas cake...
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Nov 9, 20202 min read
Christmas Cake
The smell of Christmas comes early in our house when cake, mincemeat and pudding are all made in advance, ready for the big day. This is...
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Sep 22, 20201 min read
Sultana Cake
My grandmother's recipe, a simple sponge cake dotted with sultanas. A quick and tasty recipe that is perfect with a cup of afternoon tea....
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Sep 12, 20201 min read
Cream layer cake
This is a simple sponge, very similar to a Victoria sandwich cake with the addition of lemon zest – my grandmother's recipe for an...
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Jun 15, 20202 min read
Chocolate sponge cake
A simple and basic chocolate sponge recipe that makes one cake or if you want a layer cake, double the quantities. This is from my...
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May 25, 20201 min read
Welsh Cakes
My grandmother had a Belling stove with two rings at the back and a square hot plate at the front. I have an early memory of making Welsh...
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May 21, 20201 min read
Ginger cake - a spicy British classic
A classic from my grandmother's recipe book which unlike the rich, dark ginger loaf cakes favoured by many, is a light and moist cake...
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May 19, 20201 min read
Rock Buns
My grandmother calls this an 'afternoon tea special' but I would call it a Rock Bun, something I learned to make in ‘Domestic Science’...
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May 12, 20201 min read
Dorset Apple Cake
My grandmother lived in Dorset after the war. Apples were, and still are, abundant in the autumn and this was a quick and easy way to use...
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