Scotch Whisky Dundee Cake

Ingredients 6 ounces currants 6 ounces sultanas 4 ounces glace cherries 3 ounces mixed candied peel, finely chopped grated rind 1 small orange grated rind 1 small lemon 5 ounces butter, at room temperature 5 ounces soft brown sugar 3 … Continue reading

The Cake of Obscenity

I can’t really claim credit for this little beauty; the recipe comes from a friend of mine. But I can say that every time I make it, the feedback is so joyous and effusive that I’ve started fancying myself as … Continue reading

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Coffee and walnut cake

Weirdly, very nice with a cup of tea Ingredients 400g butter 175g golden caster sugar 120g chopped walnuts 3 large eggs 175g self-raising flour 1 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsp instant coffee granules 400g icing sugar You will also need … Continue reading

Chewy flapjacks

All the oats in flapjacks must surely make them a health food. Ingredients 125g big oats 125g little oats 150g margarine 75g golden syrup 75g caster sugar

Cranberry banana bread

This is one of our favourites from Steve’s mum. Tart cranberries work brilliantly with the sweetness of the bananas. Apparently it can be served toasted but ours has never hung around long enough for us to be able to confirm … Continue reading