Purchased & scanned by us. An old English book of sweet treats.
Cupcakes with a little added magic.
This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called a Battenberg Square, features a homemade marzipan.
Chocolate cake with a layer of hibiscus curd topped with chocolate ganache (and decorated with fresh hibiscus calyxes if you can find them)
Ponche Segoviano, traditional cake from Segovia. Learn how to make this traditional sweet. Fine layers of sponge cake, filled with egg yolk pastry all covered with a thin layer of marzipan.
The first time I tried Marjolaine cake was at our local Italian bakery. A French cake in an Italian bakery! There is no way that you could find that in Italy! ;) Anyway, the last few years the bake…
Hungarian Kugelhopf is a delightful chocolate cake, boasting a gorgeous ring shape and a marbled blend of plain and cocoa batters. Drizzled with a rich chocolate glaze, it's a must try for any dessert lover.
Silky smooth pistachio nougat is the perfect holiday sweet to gift or to serve for dessert!
The EASY way to make this delightful rose-flavoured treat.
These Lukumades are so easy to make. After they are fried you dip them in a honey glaze that adds both sweetness and a shiny glaze.
Every time I think about nougat a bit of saliva drops from the inner corner of my mouth. It's the taste of my childhood and its smell always reminds me of when
Koeksisters – a traditional Afrikaner confectionery made of fried dough infused in syrup, typical of South Africa.
This tasty marble cake is one of my favorites to make because it’s not only delicious with a tender yet dense crumb texture
These Milo Weet-Bix Balls couldn't be easier! Made from just 4 ingredients and only 10 minutes prep time, they make a fantastic lunch box snack!
With the help of food science, this authentic Turkish delight recipe from Narnia is as close to foolproof as a confectionery recipe can get. Perfectly chewy and sweet, "lokum" is traditionally vegan & gluten-free. Read on to find out its fascinating history, as well as all the key tips and troubleshooting suggestions for Turkish delight.
It only takes three ingredients and a few minutes to make these chocolate apricot balls, yet they look and taste incredible.
English licorice, or licorice allsorts, is a classic, old-fashioned confection. I just love the ones with coconut and black licorice – one bite and I am in heaven. Luckily these delicious confections are easy to make, and my version is made from almonds and coconut. I highly recommend waiting until the next day before tasting;
This easy Rocky Road with Licorice Allsorts has the added appeal of fun, bright colours, with pieces of Turkish delight, marshmallows, sprinkles and of course, licorice allsorts!
These simple flavors melt in your mouth.
Ingredients x1 packet Marie Biscuits / Tennis biscuits / Digestive biscuits x1 Moirs Lemon Jelly x2 Tins Goldcrest Granadilla Pulp 125g Butter, melted x1 tin Condensed Milk Method Crush the biscuits and mix with the butter. Press this into an 8” pie plate. Mix one packet lemon jelly with 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir well. Add 2 tins granadilla pulp, stir in well, add 1 tin condensed milk and mix well. Pour onto the biscuit biscuit base and chill until set. Serve with fresh cream or a drizzle of granadilla pulp
A fresh new twist on our South African peppermint crisp tart and the perfect showstopper dessert to end off a lekker braai
This genoise sponge cake recipe is made with whole eggs and butter, so it's a bit moister and more tender than angel food cake with a subtle vanilla flavor.
The bakeries and cafes of Britain have in recent years seen an influx of interlopers. I speak of the brash, brightly-coloured cupcake, huge in size and piled high with whipped buttercream icing. Th…
This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called a Battenberg Square, features a homemade marzipan.
This 3 ingredient Kinder Fudge is the perfect make ahead Christmas gift. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it's as easy as 1,2,3!
Coconut Ice made the old-fashioned way with milk, sugar and coconut. Absolutely irresistible!
I remember making and eating these when I was little. They’re coconut rock cakes and this is a really easy recipe. The kids and I made these last week. They were made and ready to eat within half an hour! Not too bad. So, if you’re having one of those days, when you can’t be…Continue reading ➞ Quick Summer Holiday Baking – Coconut Rock Buns.
Lolly cake or lolly log is a New Zealand type of no bake cake which contains "lollies" (sweets / candies) as its main ingredient. These lollies used are Eskimo Lollies or Fruit Puffs which basically are firm and chewy marshmallows.
Candy will always be welcome and makes for a special treat and awesome gift, for a friend or family member. They will adore and love it when they realize you specially made them these South African Fudge, despite it being a calorie-laden treat!
White Bean Paste or Shiroan is a common and delicious sweet filling in popular Japanese confectionery (wagashi) like mochi and manju. With its milder taste and soft hue, it makes a great alternative to sweet red bean paste in your desserts and snacks.
With only 5 ingredients this lolly log recipe is super easy, a classic Kiwi party treat that we all love!
Popular during the reign of Queen Victoria, this cake remains popular to this day, which is a huge testament to it's taste and ease of baking!
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