Quince Jam Roll

METHOD Quince preparation Peel and core the quinces, then wrap the cores and pips in muslin (cheesecloth) and place in a large saucepan. Cut each quince into eight wedges and add t

Flourless Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

With its rich chocolate flavour and subtle nutty texture, this moist cake is a family favourite. In Piedmont, Italy, a version known as torta gianduia is often baked with a sheet o

Sponge Cake

This sponge makes a light, buttery base for tea cakes and slab cakes — the kind that get cut into dinosaurs or ladybugs for kids’ birthday parties. I often split it in half and

Chocolate Sponge CAke

Here’s one for the chocolate lovers. This Chocolate Sponge Cake is light, airy, and perfect as a base for tea cakes or slab cakes – ideal for children’s birthday parties.

Pavlova Roll with Strawberries & Passionfruit

method Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Grease a 30 x 35 cm (12 x 14 inch) baking tray and line with baking paper. Put the egg whites and sugar into the bowl of an electric sta

Flourless Chocolate Cake

method Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Grease a 20 cm (8 inch) spring-form cake tin and line the base and sides with baking paper, allowing it to protrude about 2.5 cm (1 inch

Blondies

Method Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Line a 24 x 34 x 3.5 cm (91/2 x 131/2 x 11/2 inch) baking tin with baking paper. Put the butter, white chocolate, sugar, Grand Marnier a

Mixed Berry Muffins

method Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line two large 6-hole (1 cup capacity) muffin tins with paper cases. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and add the sugar, mix

Butter Cake

Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a 25 cm (10 inch) round cake tin and line the base and side with baking paper, allowing it to protrude about 2.5 cm (1 inch) above the t