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Thumbprint Cookies

March 30, 2022alwayscake

Perfect for parties or afternoon teas, thumbprint cookies are incredibly versatile. I took an afternoon to try out four different flavour combinations: chocolate with a chocolate ganache, lemon and poppy seed with lemon curd and lemon icing, coffee with vanilla… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cupcakes

September 30, 2021alwayscake

I love a new recipe book. Thumbing through the pages, tagging the recipes I want to try and poring over the delicious pictures of gorgeous cakes. I found this recipe in The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook, and scaled it down, adapting… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake

January 20, 2021alwayscake

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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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 →

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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 Cupcakes

July 27, 2019alwayscake

When it comes to cupcakes, it’s a dream to have found the perfect indulgent chocolate cupcake recipe that’s not too tricky and is gorgeous every single time you make them. Well friends, this is it! Courtesy of cupcake experts Sprinkles,… Continue reading →

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Coffee Walnut Traybake

May 11, 2019alwayscake

I recently baked this for our wedding anniversary – anniversary cake is a thing… right?! As an alternative to chocolate cake, coffee and walnut is one of my favourites, and the addition of the candied walnut makes this cake really rather… Continue reading →

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Coffee Walnut Cupcakes

April 14, 2018alwayscake

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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Strawberry cupcakes with prosecco frosting

February 24, 2018alwayscake

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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Double Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

January 20, 2018alwayscake

Everyone needs a go-to recipe for a classic double chocolate chip cupcake. And this is mine. A brilliant one when you just need some chocolate cake in your life, this can be whipped up in minutes and satisfyingly enjoyed within… Continue reading →

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