23 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for coconut, vanilla and almond cake with strawberries | The sweet spot

Tropical and floral notes mix with the fresh tang of lime in this glorious cake that’s made for sharingThis cake is inspired by the scent of the gorse bushes along the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, where my family and I go walking on summer holidays. The scent can be elusive, but occasionally, on a warm, sunny day, the breeze catches those golden flowers and diffuses their distinct, sweet scent – a mingling of coconut, vanilla and almond. I’ve added lime to freshen things up, should those flavours prove a little heady or rich. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Top chef's chocolate cake recipe uses a popular drink to make it 'incredibly moist'

James Martin's chocolate cake recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it incredibly moist and impossible to have just one slice - as long as you're willing to share it with the family

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3 d. ago Straight forward Victoria sponge recipe makes 'perfect light and fluffy cake'

There are endless recipes out there for this British teatime classic, but Matt Webster, food and flavour expert at Seasoned Pioneers has one that guarantees a perfectly proportioned and delicious Victoria sandwich cake

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3 d. ago Mary Berry's 'perfect' lemon cake recipe is so simple with just three easy steps

Mary Berry's 'perfect' lemon cake recipe has gone viral on TikTok, with bakers praising the 'no-mess' method that involves just three simple steps - and the results are delicious

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3 d. ago Baker's 'best ever' carrot cake recipe that's been in her family for years

A baker has shared the carrot cake recipe that she has been making for decades, promising that it is the "best carrot cake recipe ever" - here is how to bake it

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6 d. ago Crab with potato cake and mango salad: Thomasina Miers’ recipes for a spring Sunday lunch

Fresh but filling crab cakes and a spicy, seasonal mango salad with crisped chickpeasI don’t know about you, but I’m revelling in the asparagus, early strawberries and new potatoes that are flooding the local farmer’s market. Traders are no longer wrapped up tightly to withstand the cold, and there is a spring in everyone’s step. At the fish stall, some dressed crab caught my eye, and while I love nothing more than crab on toast with thick aïoli or a nutty salsa macha, there was a nip in the air on the night in question, so I was drawn to this rich, warming dish instead. The onions are a vehicle for the spices, adding sweetness and depth to both potato cake and crab. On the side, a gloriously refreshing, spicy salad makes the most of mango season. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for lemon, pistachio and white chocolate cake | The sweet spot

This lemon cake will whack up the wow factor, while the filling and topping are a lot less fiddly and involved than they at first appearWhen I’m entertaining, I like a dessert that’s going to bring the wow factor, can be partially made ahead and isn’t too faffy. This nutty citrus cake ticks all of those boxes; it’s also baked in one tin and then cut into strips for layering. I use shop-bought lemon curd to save on time and, instead of making a ganache, I simply fold finely chopped white chocolate into whipped cream. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Mary Berry's coffee cake recipe is 'a lovely change to a classic sponge'

Mary Berry's coffee sponge sandwich cake is a delicious dessert that only takes five minutes to prep and 25 to 30 minutes to bake, making it a great go-to for when you're in a hurry.

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1 week ago Mary Berry's 'lovely' coffee cake recipe is baked from scratch in 30 minutes

A coffee cake is the perfect treat to go with a cup of tea, it's so easy to make as long as you have just the right recipe - and we have the perfect one for you

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3 w. ago Chocolate cake is fluffy every time after just 5 minutes in the microwave

Fulfil your sweet tooth by making this super easy chocolate cake recipe in under five minutes - all you need is a mug, a microwave and a few ingredients to top it up

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