They’re so good I named them twice! Chilli and chocolate is a timeless combination that, even though it may not sound appealing, it is in fact delicious. There’s something about the depth of the chocolate flavour mixed with the heat of the chilli, which makes this combination absolutely remarkable, making you want more and more… More »
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So, red velvet cake has been around for quite a while, however this recipe will spice up any red velvet cake that you’ve tried before. The mixture of the red velvet flavour with the strawberries adds a summery feel to the cake, which is divine for summer parties and something light after a meal. … More »
I know it’s been such a long time since I posted a recipe. Life has been crazy with twists and turns at every corner. But now I’m back and here is yet another delicious cupcake recipe for all you budding bakers out there to enjoy. So, my husband and I have been holidaying in… More »
Tea cupcakes seem to be all the rage at the moment, with people asking me to make them left, right and centre. So, as they are hugely popular, I thought I would let you into some of my baking secrets for green tea cupcakes with vanilla butter cream… Ingredients for the cakes; 4 Green Tea… More »
I know it sounds crazy, but the delicious combination of chocolate, beetroot and Guinness, really works. It’s strange, but I believe that trying new things adds a bit of spice to your life. Here is how you make my strange but delicious ‘Guinness Cupcakes with Chocolate and Cream Cheese Icing’; Ingredients for the Cakes; 225g… More »
There is something fundamental about baking chocolate cupcakes with a Madagascan vanilla butter cream. It is the most delicious combination and a standard for any house hold baker. The creamy Madagascan vanilla butter cream is the perfect addition to the rick chocolate cake base. Here is how to make these delicious cupcakes: For the Cupcakes; 60g… More »
I know it’s a crazy idea to have a flavour like Red Bull in a cupcake, but it really works. Red bull is commonly known as a stimulant drink, which young adults get obsessed with when they have a late night and an early morning. University students also like to drink red bull to keep them going on… More »
This post is dedicated to my amazing mother who is celebrating her birthday today. Every time I see my mum, she asks for these cupcakes and now she will know my secrets to creating her favourite treat. I know that beetroot is usually used in a savoury dish, however this is completely against the natural… More »
When working with chocolate, bakers like to think of all the different flavour combinations that work well with chocolate. Chocolate and sea-salt happens to be a fundamental combination which ‘works’ every time. The salt mixed together with the chocolate, not only provides a crunchy texture but also enhances the flavour of the chocolate. This is why I… More »
As I promised in my last post, this is my recipe for Marmite and chocolate cupcakes. Don’t knock it before you have tried it… trust me! I know it sounds crazy, but marmite and chocolate really work together. I hate marmite, but in these cupcakes I really really enjoy the flavour. This is what… More »