Best Ever Celebration Chocolate Cake For Easter

An easy chocolate cake that never fails to impress, styled for Easter with a delicious icing Prep time 20 mins Cooking time 1 hr 30 mins Serves Approximately 10 INGREDIENTS 250 g unsalted butter 200 g dark chocolate roughly chopped 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) hot water 460 g caster sugar 185 g self-raising flour 75 g plain flour 30 g best…

ByRobyn Foyster17/04/20250Comments

Inspired Easter Giving For a Healthy and Ethical Easter

If you have family and friends with allergies, special diets or just not massive chocolate fans, finding an appropriate gift for the season can be difficult. So, shopping challenge accepted! I was delighted to discover some inspired options for healthy Easter eating and festivities. I started thinking about the recipients of my gifts and…

ByJo Munro17/04/20250Comments

Entertaining & Wine

Joseph Vargetto’s Easter Cannoli Alla Siciliana

Serves 6 people For this recipe you will need heat-safe aluminum cylinders for the deep frying. INGREDIENTS Dough 300grams flour 10grams caster sugar 125ml Marsala Pinch salt Cottonseed oil for frying Filling 500grams ricotta 250grams icing sugar 100grams mixed candied peel (orange ok) 100grams chopped dark chocolate, fine 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup 1 pinch cinnamon METHOD 1. Mix ingredients together with a touch of water if required. 2. Knead until…

ByThe Carousel31/03/20240Comments

Baking Food & Drink Homes Lifestyle & Homes Parenting

Easter Holiday Hobbies To Boost Your Happiness

Easter is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in some personal interests and lots of self-care! Whether it’s a project you struggle to find time for day-to-day, a hobby that you once really enjoyed or something you’ve been inspired to try your hand at, The Carousel is urging all Aussies to set their intent…

ByRobyn Foyster30/03/20240Comments

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Easter: Perfect Time To Cook The Cutest Cupcakes Ever

Chocolate Bunny Bottoms Cupcakes Preparation time: 25 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Makes: 12 Ingredients Cupcakes 200g butter, diced 1 cup CSR Brown Sugar 100g dark chocolate, chopped 2 extra large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 3⁄4 cup self-raising flour 1⁄4 cup cocoa To Decorate 150g unsalted butter, softened 250g CSR Chocolate Buttercream Icing Mix 3 tsp water Marshmallows Desiccated coconut Sprinkles Method 1. Pre-heat…

ByVictoria Dezeraud30/03/20240Comments

Home Entertainment

Easter Movies You Should Not Miss

Easter Movies ... there doesn't seem to be an abundance of them in the same way there is Christmas flicks. However the four day weekend is perfect for lazing in front of the telly and binging movies. In the spirit of the season, we thought we'd round up some of our favourite Easter Movies (or…

ByShonagh Walker26/03/20240Comments

World

The Perfect Carrot Cake Recipe Just In Time For The Weekend

The Perfect Carrot Cake Recipe Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 35 mins Serves: 10 Ingredients Carrot Cake 21⁄2 cups self-raising flour 11⁄2 cups Caster Sugar 1⁄2 cup pecans, finely chopped 1 tsp cinnamon 11⁄2 cups sunflower oil 4 extra large eggs 21⁄2 cups grated carrot Caramel Sauce 1⁄2 cup Caster Sugar 1 tbs water 1⁄3 cup thickened cream Spiced Buttercream 150g unsalted butter, softened 250g Vanilla Buttercream Icing Mix…

ByVictoria Dezeraud01/07/20230Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Custard-Loaded Hot Cross Buns With Bacon Recipe For This Easter

Baking sensation, Morgan Hipworth, has created a spin on the traditional hot cross buns - with with custard and bacon! Ingredients 6 Pack Hot Cross Buns from your local IGA store 1 cup (250 millilitres) milk (for the custard) 1 cup (250 millilitres) thickened cream (for the custard) 1/2 cup (110 grams) caster sugar…

ByEmeric Brard02/04/20220Comments

Fitness Health Nutrition

Fitness Tips With Laura Hannaford

Lauren Hannaford is a former Wiggles Character, Dorothy the dinosaur, elite gymnast and fitness model, so she knows a thing or two about endurance and fitness. Who better to share some top fitness tips? Our next break is just around the corner. It's that time of year spend quality time with family and…

ByThe Carousel20/11/20210Comments

Health Nutrition

Three Compelling Reasons Why Excess Sugar Is Bad For You

With Easter just around the corner, it is important to be aware of the damaging effects that sugar can have on our bodies. Of course, treat yourself to a little chocolate (#yolo for Easter), but make sure you exercise moderation throughout the remainder of the year. Remember, all types of sugar are still sugar. Whether it…

ByThe Carousel27/03/20200Comments