Cake
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Apricot, buckwheat and hazelnut crumble
Stone-fruits make a delicious, summery filling to comforting crumbles. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for a gluten-free seasonal crumble Warm and comforting crumbles are usually reserved for the colder winter months, when apples, pears and quince grow in abundance. Subject as…
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Plum & Almond Cake
A simple cake to prepare as a teatime treat, and the halved plums ensure everybody gets a fruity slice. There’s so much coming through in the garden now that the kitchen is the place to be with all that fresh…
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Elderflower drizzle cake
Wild elderflower has a short season, but is ripe for the picking in June. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for a summery drizzle cake For eleven months of the year, elder trees languish quietly and inconspicuously in our hedgerows, gardens,…
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Blackcurrant Sponge
A delicious and easy one-bowl sponge loaded with juicy blackcurrants SERVES 8 FOR THE SPONGE • 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, softened, plus a little more for greasing the tin • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder •…
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Courgette & Lemon Cake
I really enjoy making courgette cake as it’s quick and easy. Great for making if expecting guests! SERVES 6-8 • 150ml (5fl oz) organic sunflower oil, plus extra to grease • 250g (9oz) self-raising flour • 3 large eggs •…
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Rhubarb and Spelt Upside Down Cake
Most gardeners will be well-acquainted with summery wild rhubarb, but pretty pink forced rhubarb is in season and perfect for winter baking In the UK, rhubarb celebrates two seasons. In summer, the sturdy, leafy and wild variety blooms; to the…
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Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake
Why not try to quick and easy no-bake cheesecake – a firm favourite in the KG office! Ingredients (Recipe serves 8) Base: 500g Digestive biscuits 250g Butter Filling: 2 Lemons 250g Mascarpone 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250g Greek Yoghurt 100g…
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Carrot Cake
#Carrotcake Simple to make, yet worthy of a gold star, this carrot cake really is a winner in the afternoon tea department. Rich, moist and flavourful, it’s an all-round favourite. Serves 8 • 155ml (5½fl oz) sunflower oil, plus extra…
