Cakes/Biscuits

Child’s Birthday Cake

Posted in Cakes/Biscuits, Planning a Party on November 3rd, 2011 by Admin – Be the first to comment
One-stage birthday cake 115g (4oz) soft margarine 115g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs (size 3) 115g (4oz) self-raising flour 5ml (1tsp) baking powder Place the ingredients in a bowl and beat for two to three minutes with a wooden spoon, or one minute with an electric hand mixer. Turn into two greased, base-lined 180mm (7in) tins and bake at 190°C (375°F/Gas Mark Read more [...]

Scone Mix Recipe

Posted in Cakes/Biscuits, Recipes on November 1st, 2011 by Admin – Be the first to comment
Scone mix 225g (8oz) self-raising flour 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder A pinch of salt 50g (2oz) butter or margarine Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into a mixing bowl and rub in the fat evenly. Store in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a month or in a freezer for up to three months. Makes 8-12 scones, depending on size. Scones to make with the mix Plain Read more [...]

Rescuing Cake and Biscuit Disasters

Posted in Cakes/Biscuits on October 22nd, 2011 by Admin – Be the first to comment
Dry fruit cake Pierce the cake with a skewer and pour about 35-70ml (2-4tbsp) brandy or fruit juice over it. Leave it to soak for 24 hours. Or crumble up the cake, mix with a little melted butter or cream, and a dash of brandy or rum. Pack the mixture tightly into a pudding basin and steam for about an hour. Serve as a rich pudding, with cream or custard. Soft biscuits Read more [...]