Category: Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits
Pastéis de Nata: Authentic Portuguese Custard Tarts
Pastéis de Nata: or Authentic Portuguese Custard Tarts are believed to have originated in a Monastery in Portugal where the Monks used egg whites to stiffen shirt collars and to clarify the wine they produced too. This is just one of the ways they discovered to use up all the egg yolks they were left […]
Raspberry Buns
In my bakery both in the UK and here in Spain, these Old Fashioned Raspberry Buns were always one of the very best sellers. So simple, yet so delicious, even now I can sit back with one of these and a nice cup of tea and be instantly in heaven. I have tried other flavour […]
Easy Madeira Cake – Recipe
Easy Madeira Cake – Recipe Madeira cake is a classic British recipe and, despite it’s name it does not contain any Madeira wine. Enjoy this ldelicious cake any time of day. It’s just as good with a cup of tea. CLICK HERE to watch the Video Cake Tin Empty? Try this Quick, Easy Teatime Treat. […]
AMARETTO CHEESECAKE
Amaretto Cheesecake This Amaretto Cheesecake is a real show stopper on your festive table. If your guests were expecting just another cheesecake, they’ll be in for a big surprise with this little beauty. You also might like to try this Cherry Cheesecake
Bakewell Tart
Traditional English Bakewell Tart This traditional Bakewell Tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft topping. Serve warm with cream or custard, or cool completely and enjoy with a cuppa. It is a variant of the Bakewell pudding, closely associated with the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire […]
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is baked in a single pan with its toppings at the bottom of the pan, hence “upside-down”. Then, when removed from the oven, the upside-down preparation is de-panned onto a serving plate, thus righting it, and serving it right-side up. You might also enjoy my: Apple Upside Down Cake
Rich Butter Cake
This Rich Butter Cake is a moist, light sponge, which can be enjoyed just as is, but is also delightful when filled with a variety of filling of your choice. Plus, if you want to turn this Butter Cake into a celebration cake, it’s firm enough to icing and decorating without collapsing. You can also […]
Flourless Orange and Almond Cake – Recipe
The thing I absolutely love about this cake is it’s sticky, gooey texture and the most adorable orange flavour. who ever thought one could make such a delicious cake without using any Fat or Flour. It’s got just 5 simple ingredients you’re very likely to have in the house right now. Orange and Almond Cake […]
Whole Orange Cake
This is called a Whole Orange Cake because it’s made using the whole orange, peel and all. Perfect for any occasion, but such a treat with a cup of tea or coffee as it so moist and delicious. You can view the video of me making this Gluten Free Orange Cake CLICK HERE
Apple Frangipane Tart
This Apple Frangipane Tart is one of those recipes so easy to make but always looks as if you spent hours in the kitchen making it. Frangipane takes it’s name from an Italian nobleman Marquis Muzio Frangipani. In the 16th century it was customary for the Ladies of note to wear a Sweet smelling […]
