I do not like Christmas cake. At all. For me it’s too dark, too dense and it’s not helped by the layers of marzipan and fondant icing. This is my alternative – a light, fresh and fruity sponge cake. It’s quick to bake and the ingredients are so much cheaper than a rich fruit cake. […]

This is my quick version of the Chocolate Cornflake Christmas Tree recipe. If you’re looking for a festive recipe you’re in the right place! This recipe makes one tall Chocolate Cornflake Christmas Tree, although you can easily scale up the recipe to make as many as you like. This recipe is a simple festive activity […]

I’ve LOVED creating these wintry trees. They are simple to make and delicious to eat! This is the perfect activity for children and adults of all ages as there’s no skill involved, although an adult is required to melt the chocolate safely. The decorating of your trees is entirely up to you. I’ve kept it […]

These almond biscotti are very popular in my family throughout the year. Home baked biscotti make gorgeous original gifts for friends and family and they’re a lovely biscuit to have in your tin at home. Biscotti are perfect for Christmas as they’re simple to make with a few ingredients, they taste incredible and will keep […]

My heart sinks at the thought of banana bread. Too often they only use a couple of bananas yet they’re still dense, soggy and a bit sad. This recipe definitely bucks the trend. My banana cake is a traybake – a layer of cake with a delicious simple frosting. It uses a decent quantity of […]

Cinnamon buns, cinnamon swirls or cinnamon rolls – whatever you want to call them they’re my favourite sticky bun and a fantastic bake to add to your repertoire. This is a simple cinnamon bun recipe – I prove and bake these buns in my air fryer. This makes it quicker to produce a lovely batch […]

I’ve been selling my brownies for over a decade and I’m going to share some of my tips so you too can create incredible brownies in your own kitchen. I used to sell other bakes as well as brownies and I traded under a different name at first. However, my brownies quickly became the first […]

I love a pavlova and I’m keeping it simple for this one – meringue, cream and fruit. What’s not to love?! A pavlova is a perfect summer bake as although it needs a long while in the oven, it bakes at a very low temperature, so it’s not going to make your kitchen all hot […]

Have you ever made your own crumpets? I love a toasted crumpet spread with butter and Marmite, but I’d never made my own crumpets – until now! These are simple to make and scrumptious to eat. Unlike mass produced crumpets, these are soft rather than chewy so if you’re not usually a fan of that […]