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Lemon Drizzle step by step tutorial. 1. Preheat the oven to: Fan assisted: 170ºC Regular oven: 180º/190ºC (Approx) Fahrenheit: 338F Gas Mark: 3 Equipment and Ingredients Mixing bowl, electric whisk, spatula, pallet knife, loaf tin. Ingredients 150g or 6oz Margarine or Butter 150g or 6oz Sugar (Granulated or Caster) 3 Medium Eggs 150g or 6 oz Self Raising Flour 1 Lemon - Juice and zest. 50g or 2oz Icing sugar. 3. Whisk Cream together the margarine & sugar in a mixing bowl using an...

If you are looking for bitesize melt in the mouth shortcakes, then this guide is definitely for you. The recipe is based on a handful of ingredients and a bit of mixing; after that, watch the little beauties come to life in the oven while marvelling in the aroma they create. They're straightforward to make and don't take that long to bake either. Getting started. Tip: Remember to remove the BUTTER from the fridge 30 minutes before baking so that it has had enough time to soften up. To...

This is a mini-guide showing you how to create your very own Brownie Berry Trifle! Filled with succulent berries, heaps of cream and a delicious brownie to boot, who wouldn't love one of these in the midst of summer? To make your own Brownie Berry Trifles, you will need the following: Ingredients Strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Double Cream (I used 600ml) Brownie Chunks - Pre-Made or Bought This will make approximately 4 Trifles - (This may vary depending on glass sizes and...

Banoffee Pie Tutorial If you're looking for a sumptuous, no-bake summer dessert packed with goodness but oozes of naughtiness, then this is the dessert for you. It's filled with bananas, that's the good bit I mentioned, but with lashings of cream and caramel served on a biscuit base. Easy to put together and loved by all who taste it, you'll be the cream of the crop if you make this delightful dessert! No pun intended! Ingredients: 100 Grams Melted Lurpak Unsalted Butter – (Extra for...

Here is a step by step guide showing you how to make Madeleine's. Preheat the oven to one of the following: 190°C Fan Assisted 200-210°C Regular Oven Gas Mark 5 375F Ingredients: 140 grams Unsalted Butter 140 grams / 5 oz Caster Sugar 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Essence (or essence of your choice, I used Sicilian Lemon) 3 Medium Eggs Plus 1 Extra Yolk 140 grams / 5oz Plain Flour 1 teaspoon of baking powder Icing Sugar for dusting (optional) You will also need a greasing agent for the...

This delectable creamy Fudge is easy to make and tastes delicious too. It's great for all Mars Bar lovers, so if you want to know how to make it, see below. Here is the step-by-step tutorial showing you how. How to make Mars Bar Fudge Ingredients 400 Grams - Milk Chocolate 397 Grams - Condensed Milk 5 x Mars Bars (33 Gram Bars) Note: I used Callebaut Belgian Milk Chocolate, Carnation Condensed Milk, and Mars Bars. Equipment Medium Pan Spatula Hob Chopping Board Sharp Knife Small...

If you are looking at other gift ideas for the summer, then how about making some of these sweet boxes. Great for both children and adults alike, they can be filled with any sweet treat imaginable. Perfect for parties, weddings, get-togethers, or even for a Friday night treat. The only thing you'll need is a bag of sweets, boxes, decorations of your choice and a great imagination! Not only can the sweets be tailored to the individual, but so can the boxes. For the decoration aspect, you...

This chocolate cake is probably one of the nicest I've ever made. It's super moist, has an irresistible lightness and fluffiness to it, and has so much fibre-y goodness that it even persuaded my husband to indulge in a second slice! In keeping with my half-and-half technique, I've again combined wholemeal and white flour in this recipe. This blend not only offers a delightful indulgence but also infuses a touch of wholesome goodness into every bite. It doesn't take long to make either...

If you have ever had problems with cake leaning or tilting, then you may wish to have a glance at this post to see if any of the following explanations can give you a clue as to why this has happened and tips on how to prevent it. Trapped Air/Settling This happens when air pockets form after the cake layers have been stacked and then begin to settle. To prevent this, try using a thicker buttercream/filling to help the cake support its own structure and weight. Another solution is to...

If you want to add some height or depth to your cakes without breaking the bank, then why not use some of these handy tips and tricks. 1 Try using separators, hanging jewels or glass inserts to create elaborate designs and give you that much-needed height. 2 Add inexpensive cake toppers such as Mr & Mrs, Happy Birthday or make your own design to give the cake some much-needed flair. 3 Use dummy tiers. This is because you can have them decorated the same as the rest of your cake, and...

If you are having trouble with a buttercream cake and need to hide some of the flaws you are experiencing, here are five ways you can hide, disguise or enhance your imperfections. How to cover flaws and imperfections on a buttercream cake. 1 Pipe roses on the cake to cover it. 2 Cover the exterior in chocolate curls. 3 Add sprinkles to the buttercream in various areas around the cake. 4 Strategically place dragees or pearls in the flawed areas and make them part of the pattern...