Cinnamon Meringue Layer Cake (Submitted by Lorraine)
Ingredients: 4 egg whites Pinch salt 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla Filling: 100 g Dark Chocolate. (I have also used a milk Chocolate if you find dark too rich) 2 egg yolks 3 teaspoons water 300 mls cream 2 teaspoons icing sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon METHOD: Beat egg whites...
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Ingredients: - Melted butter, to grease 75g glace cherries, quartered 75g chopped dried figs 75g chopped dried pears 75g dried cranberries 75g chopped pitted dried dates 2 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 1 cup (250ml) orange juice 1/3 cup (80ml) brandy 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1 cup (150g) self...
Christmas Pavlova
Ingredients: For Meringue Shell 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla For the Whipped Cream: 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup icing sugar For the Fruit Garnish: 2 cups whole berries or sliced fresh fruit of...
Delicious Christmas Pavlova with Berries & Lake Views
Ingredients: 6 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 & 3/4 cups caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 tsp white vinegar 1 tsp corn flour Whipped Cream: 300 ml whipped cream 3 Tbsp sifted granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence Fruit Topping: Blueberries Raspberries (Any fruits you desire) METHOD...
Christmas Gingerbread Men
Ingredients: - 350 g plain flour, 2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp baking soda, 100 g butter, 175 g soft brown sugar, 1 egg, 4 Tbsp Golden Syrup - METHOD: - Preheat oven to 190'C. Put flour, ginger and soda into a bowl and rub in the butter. Add sugar and stir in the syrup and egg to make a firm dough...
Traditional Xmas Steamed Pudding
Ingredients: - Butter for greasing baking bowl, 1 cup flour 75 g of diced butter, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, 450 g mixed fruit, or any combination of dried fruit, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp mixed spice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, Grated rind of one small lemon, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, lightly beaten...
Delicious Chocolate Log at Christmas Time
Ingredients: - Make the cake: - You can buy a pre-made rolled chocolate sponge from the supermarket, or have fun making your log from scratch, 4 Tbsp butter (melted) and extra for the pan, 6 Large eggs (separated), ¼ tsp cream of tartar, ¼ tsp salt, ¾ cup of granulated sugar, ¾ cup flour, ¼ cup...
Shortbread Fingers
Ingredients: - 45 g of softened, unsalted butter, 173 g castor sugar, 3/4 tsp salt, 518 g flour, Icing sugar to finish - METHOD: - Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Cream the butter, sugar, and salt until it is smooth, light, and creamy by hand or mixer. Sieve the flour twice and blend into the butter and...
Lemon Meringue Pie
Ingredients:- 250 g of flour, 125 g soft butter, 325 g of sugar, 4 eggs, 1 pinch of salt, 150 ml of lemon juice or 3 or 4 lemons, 1 cup. cornstarch, 75 g of butter, 2 egg whites - METHOD:- Shortcrust pastry:- Beat an egg with 100 g of sugar and the salt. Add the flour all at once, knead with your...
Delightful Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients: - 1 ½ cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for muffin tops, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/3 cup (80 ml) oil; canola, vegetable and grape seed are great, 1 large egg, 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80 ml – 120 ml) milk; dairy and non...
Homemade Sausage Rolls
Ingredients: - 4 sheets ready rolled puff pastry, 1 Tbsp milk, 1 egg, 500 g beef mince, 500 g sausage mince 1 finely chopped small brown onion, 1 finely chopped small red onion, 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated, 3 crushed cloves garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 1/2 Tbsp tomato sauce...
Granny’s Ginger Loaf
Ingredients: - 50 g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup, 1 egg, 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup plain flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tsps ginger powder, 1 tsp mixed spice, 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup milk - METHOD: - Preheat oven to 180°C. Line ang grease a loaf tin with baking paper. In a medium saucepan, gently...
Louise Cake
Ingredients: - 100 g softened butter, ¼ cup caster sugar, 2 eggs, separated, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1 ½ cups sifted flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ cup Raspberry Jam, ½ cup caster sugar, ½ cup desiccated coconut - METHOD: - Preheat oven to 180°C, line with baking paper a 22cm square cake tin. Cream...
Lemon Melting Moments
Ingredients: - 250 g softened butter, ⅓ cup of icing sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla essence, 1 ½ cups of self raising flour, ½ cup of custard powder, 60 g of softened butter, ½ cup of icing sugar, 1 ½ Tbsp of lemon juice - METHOD: - Line two baking trays with baking paper and preheat your oven to 180°C...
Easy Pikelets with Jam and Cream
Ingredients: - 1 cup self-raising flour, 2 Tbsp caster sugar, 1 egg lightly beaten, 3/4 cup milk - METHOD: - Combine flour and sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in egg and milk to make a thick, smooth batter. Drop dessert spoonful's of mixture into a greased heavy-based pan on a low-med heat...
Chocolate Fudge Slice
Ingredients: - 2 packets plain biscuits, 4 Tbsp cocoa, ½ cup milk, 180 g butter, ¾ cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla essence - Chocolate Icing: - 1 ½ cups icing sugar, 2 Tbsp boiling water, 50 g butter, 2 Tbsp cocoa - METHOD: - Crush the biscuits then set aside in a bowl. Mix together the cocoa and milk...
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Ingredients: - 125 g dark chocolate chips, 1- 1/4 cups white sugar, 1/4 cup cooking oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 eggs, room temp, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 cup boiling hot water, 1 tbsp coffee granules (optional) Ganache: - 1 cup thickened cream, 250g / dark...
Pancakes with Apple Sauce
Ingredients: - 1 cup flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1 ½ Tbsp granulated sugar, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup milk, 1 large egg, 2 Tbsp unsalted, melted butter, ½ tsp vanilla extract, Vegetable oil or cooking spray - To Serve: - ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce...