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If you want to add extra moisture to your cakes, then you can do so by creating a stock/simple syrup. Here is a recipe and guide on how to make stock syrup for your pre-baked cakes. To make the stock syrup, you will need the following: Ingredients: 100 grams or 3.5 oz Granulated or Caster Sugar 150 ml or ¼ pint of water. Method/Guide: Put the sugar and the water into a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for approx 2-3 minutes until all the sugar has dissolved. Once all the sugar has dissolved, turn off the hob and leave to cool. Once sufficiently cooled, this can be lightly brushed or added to the cakes, which will give them extra moisture and flavour. You can add it to your cakes when they are hot straight from the oven or after...

If you are looking for a quick and easy project with the little ones this Easter, then why not have a go at making these quick and easy easter egg nests. You only need three ingredients, an excellent stirring motion and help to decorate. The nests help give the little ones a chance to do some mixing and even helps with their counting skills too. To make the nests, you will need the following ingredients and equipment. I only wanted to make a small number of cakes, and this recipe will make five lovely sized nests. Ingredients 150 grams Milk Chocolate 50 grams Cornflakes 15 Mini Eggs Equipment Cupcake Tin Cupcake Cases Spatula Microwaveable bowl Mixing Bowl Small Spoons for Scooping Method 1 Put five cupcake cases in your...

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 ingredients used). Equipment - Electric hand whisk, Mixing bowl, Tumbler glasses, Knife, Chopping board, Spoons and Food-safe gloves. Tips If you want to make a more indulgent trifle, you could try the following: Add chocolate drizzle or shavings to...

Here are your recipe and guide on how to make millionaire's shortbread caramel biscuits. Also, see the full tutorial. BISCUIT BASE 125g/5oz Butter 100g/4oz sugar Cream together the butter and sugar. 250g/10oz Plain Flour Add the flour and mix to a dough. 1. Press the dough into a greased swiss roll/rectangular tin and prick with a fork. 2. Bake at 180°C Fan assisted)/ Gas Mark 4/5 for approx 20 minutes or until golden in colour. If the oven is not fan-assisted, increase the temp by 10 - 20°C 3. Leave to cool. CARAMEL FILLING 100g/4oz Butter 10og/4oz Soft Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Golden Syrup 397g Can of Condensed Milk Dissolve and Simmer in a pan for approx 5 mins. GUIDE 1. Do the drop test in water, scoop a blob of caramel...

Yes! I've seen these beauties doing the rounds recently, so I thought I'd have a bash at making them (excuse the pun 😁). These geometric smashable hearts are hollow inside, which allows you to fill them with whatever you require. Rolos are a firm favourite, along with small candy sweets or perhaps an edible ring. Other options are to place messages underneath them, similar to that found in a fortune cookie. How do I make Geometric Smashable Hearts? To make the hearts, you will need the following: Geometric Heart Mould PME Candy Buttons (I used Bright White 284 gram /10oz Bag) Colour Mill Dye - Rose Colour - Optional Sprinkletti - Mother of Pearl Sprinkles - Optional Coconut Oil/ Trex or Crisco If you prefer, you may choose ready...

Here is a recipe and guide teaching you how to make your very own 7 x 3 inch Victoria Sponge Cake. Equipment 7 x 3 Inch Cake Tin Baking Paper (For lining your Tin) Scales Hand whisk/Stand Mixer Mixing Bowl Small Bowl Spatula Cake Greaser Spray Tinfoil (Optional) Wire Rack Ingredients 200 Grams or 7oz Margarine 200 Grams or 7oz Granulated Sugar 4 Medium Eggs (At room temperature) 200 Grams or 7oz Self Raising Flour Preheat your oven to one of the following - Fan assisted: 150°C Regular oven: 160 - 170°C Gas Mark: 2 Fahrenheit: 300-320F Method 1. Weigh out the granulated sugar & margarine and place them in a mixing bowl. 2. Combine the butter and sugar using a handheld whisk or a stand mixer. (You can use a wooden spoon, but you...

So it's fast approaching that time of year when love is in the air, and you're looking for a present for that somebody special. Well, don't worry if you haven't got them anything yet you can rustle up a batch of these lovely little treats within no time at all. These home-made sweets are fun to make, will be devoured by your other half, and nothing says I love you more than the personal touch! To make them, you will need the following: Chocolate Moulds - In the shape of your choice. Chocolate - For melting in the microwave. Lustre Spray - Colour of your choice, although gold and silver stand out. Mini Cake Cases/Empty Chocolate Box. Also see... https://www.helpmebake.com/threads/how-to-make-gold-painted-chocolates.1717/ How to...

After recently seeing that, a few of our friends across the pond have been making English bakes using beef mincemeat instead of sweet. I thought it would be an idea to put together a post that shows you how to make sweet mincemeat that you can use in mince pies, tarts and other bakes. When the English talk about mincemeat in pies, we are talking about the sweet kind, which contains elements of fruit similar to that used in Christmas Cake. So if you see a recipe for Christmas Mince Pies or An Apple and Mincemeat Tart, we will be talking about sweet mincemeat. Here is a recipe that gives you an idea of what Sweet Mincemeat contains. Ingredients 225 grams Currants 225 grams Sultanas 225 grams Raisins 225 grams Mixed peel or Dried...

Here is the recipe and guide on how to make a 6 x 3 inch round moist Madeira Cake. This is an excellent choice for a single-tier cake but can also be used for stacking. To lock in the moisture of the cake and prolong its life, I also add a stock/simple syrup to the cake. This is optional, so it's up to you whether you wish to make it or not. How to make a 6 x 3 inch Madeira Cake. To start with, please do the following: Preheat your oven to one of the following temps: Fan assisted: 150°C Conventional Oven 160°C- 170°C Gas Mark 2/3 Fahrenheit - 300-320F Ingredients: 175 Grams Soft Margarine 175 Grams Caster Sugar (Superfine/Castor Sugar - USA) 3 Large Eggs 2 Tablespoons Milk - (I used Semi-Skimmed) (Half Fat - USA) 225 Grams Plain...

Found this recipe , tried turned out surprisingly easy and tasty. I add brown sugar topping to mine, Farm fresh butter works best .Farms here, to make ends meet, will sell directly . I get my Milk ,eggs, cheese, occasionally bacon directly off a Farm near here. Blue-Ribbon Butter Cake

Here is a step by step guide on how to make Snickerdoodles, the soft cinnamon treat. This recipe will make approx 15 Snickertreats which are best eaten on the day they're made. They are delicious, slightly warm and with a pot of tea. Tip: Remove the butter from the fridge approximately 30 minutes before making these to allow the butter to soften. Note: The dough made from this recipe has to be chilled for 30 mins before baking, therefore, do not pre-heat your oven until you reach No. 17 of this guide. Preheat the oven to one of the following: 190°C Fan Assisted 200-210°C Regular Oven Gas Mark 5 375F Ingredients: 110 grams / 4 oz Unsalted softened butter 70 grams / 2.5 oz Caster Sugar (Superfine USA) 1 Medium/Large Egg lightly...

Here are the recipe and guide on how to make a small 5 x 3 inch round moist Madeira Cake. It can be used as a top tier or made as an Afternoon Tea sharing cake. To start with, please do the following: Preheat your oven to one of the following temps: Fan assisted: 150°C Conventional Oven 160°C- 170°C Gas Mark 2 Fahrenheit - 300-320F Tip: Allow the oven to reach optimum temperature before you place your mixture into the oven. Ingredients: 100 Grams Soft Margarine 100 Grams Caster/Granulated Sugar - (Superfine for the USA) 2 Medium Eggs 175 Grams Plain Flour - (All-purpose flour for the USA) ¾ of a Teaspoon of Baking Powder 1 Tablespoon of Milk - (I used Semi-Skimmed or Half Fat for the USA) Tip: Lay the ingredients out in the...

If you are looking for some retro snacks, then have a go at these bite-sized buffet delights. Here is your recipe and guide on how to make Cheese Whirls. Preheat your oven to one of the following. Conventional Oven - 220°C Fan Assisted - 200°C Gas Mark - 7 Fahrenheit- 425F Ingredients. 250-gram pack puff pastry. 200 grams Cheddar Cheese Grated 1 Small Onion - Chopped/Diced 1 Beaten Egg - Optional for Browning. Method. 1. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangular shape. 2. Lightly cover the entire puff pastry with a thin layer of cheese. 3. Sprinkle on the diced onion. 4. Roll up like a Swiss roll, bend the ends over. 5. Cut into slices approx 2cm thick. 6. Place on a lined baking tray. 7. (Optional) - Brush the top with the...