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Jam Tarts

July 23, 2021alwayscake

Jam tarts are so fun to make! Easy pastry and a selection of jams make these jewel-toned treats an absolute joy. My tip is to use really good quality jam – it makes all the difference! I made these with… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Loaf Cake

May 29, 2021alwayscake

The classic loaf cake, stuffed full of chocolate chunks and perfect for a half-term holiday picnic! I love loaf cake recipes – so simple to mix and slam in the oven, but you do need a good hour to bake… Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies

April 28, 2019alwayscake

Perfect for when you just need a chocolate cookie kick, you can leave the dough in the fridge once it’s made, and cut and cook as you need for up to a week – if it lasts that long! You… Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Ganache Cookie Sandwiches

November 3, 2018alwayscake

These tasty little morsels are a gorgeous autumnal treat! I like them teeny tiny, but I suppose you could make giant ones and they’d be equally delicious! These are chewy cookies, perfect for sharing. The only drawback is the amount… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Brownie

February 3, 2018alwayscake

I’m on a bit of a chocolate orange roll, so forgive me, but this week I haven’t been able to shake the chocolate orange cravings! Maybe it’s the lack of festive chocolate that needs eating up, or maybe it’s just… Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

January 27, 2018alwayscake

One of my favourite flavour combinations, dark chocolate and orange will never go out of style. The slight bitterness of both flavours combines beautifully to create a gorgeous tangy treat which, I believe, is a favourite of Terry’s… 😉 I’ve… Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Men

December 2, 2017alwayscake

One Christmas I spent ages (literally DAYS) trying to find a simple gingerbread recipe. One of those occasions where I couldn’t remember where I had found the recipe I used many years previously. All the recipes I could find online… Continue reading →

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