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Mince pie pinwheels

December 31, 2020alwayscake

My favourite recipe this Christmas has been these super easy, absolutely delicious mince pie pinwheels. Forget the faff of making pastry and crafting super sweet pies that look incredible (I mean, who was going to see them anyway…?!) and instead,… Continue reading →

Christmas, Cookies, Fruity, Pastry, Super Easy baking, christmas, Christmas bakes, easy bakes, mince pies, mincemeat, pinwheels, puff pastry

Cherry Hand Pies

November 13, 2020alwayscake

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 →

A bit faffy, Desserts, Fruity, Need a little time, Pastry

Simple Chocolate Traybake

October 28, 2020alwayscake

This chocolate cake is light, fluffy and an absolute dream, perfect for quickly whipping up for a kid’s party. The frosting is light as air and altogether feels like a proper treat. Not just for kids, personally, I’ll decorate anything… Continue reading →

Buttercream, Cakes, Chocolate, Everyday Bakes, Super Easy, Traybakes

Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

September 25, 2020alwayscake

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 →

Cakes, Everyday Bakes, Need a little time, Traybakes Chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate chip, easy bakes, loaf cake

Lemon and blueberry cupcakes

August 24, 2020alwayscake

Bursting with lemony zing and studded with blueberry jewels, these cupcakes are a pure summer delight. Light and fresh, they’re ideal for a posh picnic or a tea time treat! Lemon and blueberry cupcakes Ingredients 210g plus 1 extra tablespoon… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

July 14, 2020alwayscake

This is a keep-and-cook recipe – make the batter, stick it in the fridge and bake just the cookies you want, when you want them. This means gorgeous warm cookies every day for a few days, which really, is pretty… Continue reading →

Chocolate, Cookies, Everyday Bakes, Super Easy baking, Chocolate, chocolate chip, Chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chunk, Chocolate chunk cookies, chocolate cookies, Cookies, easy bakes

Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes

June 18, 2020alwayscake

So many of you have been asking for a flour-free recipe, and I am absolutely in love with this one. Crisp on top and gorgeously silky-smooth inside, these chocolate cupcakes are rich and heavenly. You’d be insane not to try… Continue reading →

Cakes, Chocolate, Cupcakes, Super Easy Chocolate, cupcakes, flour free, flourless, gluten free

Double chocolate chip oaty cookies

May 19, 2020alwayscake

These beauties are like a big comforting chocolatey hug. Packed with chocolate chunks and nibbly oats, they’re a dream to eat and easy to whip up a batch quickly. Double Chocolate Chip Oaty Cookies Makes 12 Ingredients 115g butter or… Continue reading →

Chocolate, Cookies, Everyday Bakes, Super Easy Chocolate, chocolate chip, Chocolate chip cookies, Cookies, oats, oaty cookies

Peach Breakfast Muffins

March 31, 2020alwayscake

Is it breakfast? Am I eating lunch? Is this a snack or my dinner?! In these weird, crazy times, food has become a simple fuel, rather than a luxury, and meal times and snack times can tend to be a… Continue reading →

Cakes, Everyday Bakes, muffins, Super Easy breakfast, fruit, muffins, peach

Chocolate layer cake

February 27, 2020alwayscake

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 →

Cakes, Chocolate, Need a little time, Special Occasion baking, cakes, Chocolate, chocolate cake, ganache

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