6 d. ago Carrot cake comes out the oven fluffier if you add 1 ingredient to the mixing bowl

Carrot cake is a delicious dessert but it can be frustrating if it comes out of the oven soggy or dry - but there is a simple trick to make it perfect

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7 d. ago Ditch instant hot chocolate for this 'amazing' recipe with simple ingredients

A viral TikTok recipe allows you to make a decadent hot chocolate using just a handful of ingredients and has been dubbed the 'best ever'

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1 week ago Mary Berry's 5 favourite cake recipes from a red velvet to a classic sponge

Mary Berry has been writing and developing recipes for decades, and she's shared her "favourite" recipes to make at home - from simple cakes to more impressive bakes

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1 week ago Mary Berry's 'delicious' coffee cake can be made even better with one simple tip

There's a straightforward tweak you can make to any coffee cake recipe, including Mary Berry's, to elevate the flavour and make for a delectable dessert

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3 w. ago I tried a simple spiced carrot cake recipe and it's the best I've ever tasted

Carrot cake is a tricky one to get right, but this recipe is foolproof and the results are delicious. Here's how to make it at home

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3 w. ago How to turn a glut of blackberries into a decadent chocolate cake – recipe

Get raiding the hedgerows to make this moussey, intense and complex flourless chocolate cake This year’s bumper crop of blackberries has kept me busy foraging the hedgerows and left our kitchen and fridge full of berries to turn into new recipes. Inspired by the glut, I returned to an old favourite, my beetroot nemesis, a twist on the River Cafe’s famous chocolate nemesis cake in which I use the whole beetroot, including its candied magenta stems. Blackberries have a tendency to turn squishy, but even when they’re soft, they’re still juicy and fine to cook with. Determined not to let this bounty go to waste, I’m using some of the surplus in this heavenly, complex, adult dessert, which is rich in antioxidants and endorphin-boosting flavonoids. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Cosy autumnal porridge recipe that tastes like carrot cake and 'warms you up nicely'

If you're a fan of carrot cake, here's the dessert in breakfast form – autumnal, warming and delicious

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4 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple pudding cake | The sweet spot

Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, this simple cake rings in the seasonal changesA cosy twist on the beloved classic, this cake reimagines sticky toffee pudding : dried figs in place of dates, the addition of apples for a fresh pop, and the whole thing crowned with glossy toffee apples. Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, it’s simple enough for a weekend pudding, and special enough to be served at a gathering. Continue reading...

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