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Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

January 20, 2021alwayscake Leave a comment

Another loaf cake! This time it’s a bit of a fancy one! I started out making this as a regular weekday cake, then realised it was turning into a Special Cake. I popped some candles in it and transformed it… Continue reading →

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Cherry Hand Pies

November 13, 2020alwayscake Leave a comment

Hands up who loves a flaky pastry pie with a glorious sweet filling! Well these cute little personal pies are the answer to all your pie-filled dreams! Small enough to fit in your hand, but enough to satisfy those pie… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

September 25, 2020alwayscake Leave a comment

Why have I never made a loaf cake before?! The vertical cousin to the traybake, loaf cakes are quick and easy to make, but do take a little longer to bake. Perfect for a chilly autumnal afternoon! Chocolate Chip Loaf… Continue reading →

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Chocolate layer cake

February 27, 2020alwayscake Leave a comment

February is my birthday month, so for this month’s recipe, it’s my birthday cake! My husband always bakes my birthday cake, and this year it was the best yet. A gorgeously dark chocolate cake and the most indulgent ganache, we… Continue reading →

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Chocolate chip whoopie pies

November 26, 2019alwayscake 46 Comments

These are simply dreamy. Two cakey cookies sandwiched with delightful chocolate ganache… what could be better? Although these require a little time and a few steps, each is simple and there’s not a lot to go wrong. Perfect for a… Continue reading →

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Coffee Walnut Cupcakes

April 14, 2018alwayscake Leave a comment

If you’re looking for an alternative to chocolate (sometimes this happens, honestly…sometimes…) then this is a lovely option. And the candied walnuts sprinkled on top are such a sweet addition – well worth doing if you’re already going all out… Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

March 3, 2018alwayscake Leave a comment

On a cold and snowy weekend, there’s nothing more comforting and delightful as a sticky, sweet treat. And I reckon these fit the bill nicely. Indulgently sticky and gorgeously syrupy, these little buns may make even Willy Wonka himself wince!… Continue reading →

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Strawberry cupcakes with prosecco frosting

February 24, 2018alwayscake Leave a comment

Here’s a fun one for a celebration or summer party. And with the winter still here, I can’t think of a better way to dream of the warm summer months than with a gorgeous strawberry cake with prosecco frosting! Cupcake… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Birthday Cake

January 7, 2018alwayscake Leave a comment

The littlest helper in our house turned two today! Now you should know by now I’m not really a ‘fancy cakes’ kind of baker, but birthdays are an exception! So a birthday cake was in order for this weekend, chocolate,… Continue reading →

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Stained glass window biscuits

December 16, 2017alwayscake Leave a comment

These little treats are so festive and fun, they’re as much a joy to make as they are to eat! And they’re so pretty you could even hang them on your tree to sparkle in the fairy lights and give… Continue reading →

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