Easy Vanilla Cake With Passionfruit Buttercream

“There is nothing quite like a simple vanilla cake. Another wonderful standby for almost any occasion, this cake is one to add to your baking repertoire. The lovely passionfruit ‘measure and beat’ buttercream icing tops it perfectly.” Anneka Manning, Author. Serves 8-10 Preparation time 15 minutes (+ 1½ hours cooling time) Baking time 45–50 minutes INGREDIENTS Melted butter, to grease 150…

ByAnneka Manning08/08/20250Comments

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Gluten & Refined-sugar Free Chocolate Cake

This cake has a sophisticated bitterness to it – just add a little more stevia if you would like a sweeter version. Soak and cook your own kidney beans if you have the time – you’ll need 480 g (1 lb 1 oz) cooked beans. Serves 10–12 INGREDIENTS melted butter, for greasing 100 g (3½ oz/1 cup) Dutch-processed cocoa…

ByRobyn Foyster17/04/20250Comments

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Impress Your Mum This Mother’s Day With A Feast

Your mum will appreciate a home-cooked meal more than anything you could give her, as she will know you have laboured over these gorgeous recipes. So, put your credit card down and your apron on and get ready to make mum cry this Mother's Day! BREAKFAST IN BED Blinis With Egg & Smoked Salmon Click here for the…

ByMillie Constable08/05/20240Comments

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Egg White Cake With Strawberry Icing

Anneka Manning is a superb cook and this recipe is typical of her brilliance. Serves 10 Preparation time 20 minutes (+ 1 hour cooling and 40 minutes standing time) Baking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS Melted butter, extra, to grease 220 g (7¾ oz/1 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 150 g (5½ oz/1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour 1½ tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) 1 teaspoon baking powder 6 egg whites,…

ByAnneka Manning07/05/20240Comments

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Easter Recipe! Chocolate Cremeaux With Cranberry Biscotti

Preparation time overnight Cooking time 1 hr 10 min Serves 10 INGREDIENTS Infused Cranberries 100 g dried cranberries 30 ml sherry 30 ml dark rum Cremeaux 50 g liquid glucose 50 g sugar 2 egg yolks 4 g gelatine sheets water 100 ml cream + 150ml cream, whipped 100 ml milk ½ vanilla pod 250 g dark chocolate, broken up into pieces Biscotti 250 g caster sugar 2 eggs 200 g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 100…

ByThe Carousel26/03/20240Comments

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Cheesecake Tart: Gluten & Refined Sugar-free

Serves 8 INGREDIENTS 125 ml (4 fl oz/½ cup) thickened (double/heavy) cream 250 g (9 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons rice malt syrup 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 egg whites pinch of salt 250 g (9 oz) fresh strawberries, sliced mint leaves, to serve Base 150 g (5½ oz/1 cup) sunflower seeds 115 g (4 oz/1½ cups) shredded coconut 2…

ByThe Carousel10/07/20230Comments

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Beef & Guinness Pie With Sour Cream Pastry

Serves 6 Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 2 hours + 40 minutes baking INGREDIENTS 1 quantity Sour cream pastry rested and chilled (recipe below) 1 free-range egg, whisked with 2 tablespoons milk 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) chuck steak, cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) cubes 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour 4 tablespoons olive oil 300 ml (10 ½ fl oz) Guinness 2…

ByThe Carousel13/06/20230Comments

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Caramel And Orange Blossom Rice Cakes

Like many of the recipes in this book, rice puddings and cakes were part of my staple diet as a child. They are the ideal pick-me-up for kids (or adults for that matter) on the run. Serves 10 note : Start this recipe a day ahead. INGREDIENTS 20 g (3/4 oz) fine salt 180 g (61/4 oz) arborio rice 500 ml…

ByThe Carousel22/09/20220Comments

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13 Italian-inspired Recipes That Would Make Mamma’s Proud

Italian food is one of the most-eaten cuisines in the world, and rightly so. It's carb filled, gooey, cheesy and decadent, topped with fresh herbs or oozing with chocolate and cream. So, we've decided to round up 13 of The Carousel's favourite Italian-inspired recipes. Pour a glass of vino, get your apron on and enjoy the therapeutic act of cooking delicious, hearty…

ByThe Carousel29/04/20220Comments

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Sorrel & Dandelion Petal Drop Scones With Borage Butter

Makes 18 INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup (7 g/1/4 oz) borage flowers 3 tablespoons soft butter 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons honey 1 cup (150 g/51/2 oz) self-raising flour 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar pinch of salt 2 large free-range eggs 100 ml (31/2 fl oz) full-cream milk extra 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup (15 g/1/2 oz) finely chopped nettles 1/4 cup (15 g/1/2 oz) finely chopped…

ByThe Carousel22/07/20160Comments