Recipes To Satisfy Your Hunger.
Baking (and a few non bake recipes)
Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins Makes: 12 muffins 2 1/2 cups (310g) self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup ( 220g) castor sugar 1/2 cup (130ml) milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 1 large egg 1/2 cup (130ml) vegetable oil 150g fresh raspberries 150g white chocolate bits 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Grease …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Wagon Wheels 60g butter 100g (1/2 cup) firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence 225g (1 1/2 cups) plain flour, sifted 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 1/2 cup water 3/4 tblsp gelatine powder 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 tblsp raspberry jam 150g dark chocolate, chopped and melted For …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon Muffins (Thermomix) Makes 12 Muffins 2 cups (340gms) Self Raising Flour 3/4 cup (150gms) sugar 75gms butter – melted 1 cup (250mls) milk 1 large egg rind of one lemon or two small lemons 60mls lemon juice 55gms extra sugar Place lemon rind and sugar into TM bowl and grind 20 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Decadent Chocolate Biscuits (Thermomix) 2 tablspoons dark rum, Triple Sec or orange juice 1 cup sultanas 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup caster sugar 150g butter 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 tablespoon cocoa 100g dark chocolate (Lindt goes nice) Soak the sultanas in the rum overnight. Place the broken up …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Sweet Blueberry Foccacia (Thermomix) 140g warm water 2 tsp dried yeast 1/4 cup white sugar 280g bread flour 25g olive oil Pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tblsp raw sugar 150g blueberries or combo with raspberries Measure out the 1/4 cup sugar and put into a small bowl. Put to …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Amanda’s Fudge Brownies (Thermomix) This is the recipe that has been keeping my kids happy for years now and it makes a big pan of dense, fudgy brownies. 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Almond Jam Biscuits 185g butter, chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup (60g) almond meal 1 1/2 cups (225g) plain flour 1/2 tsp baking power Jam Preheat oven to 160°C. Beat butter, extract, sugar and egg yolks in medium bowl with electric mixer …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Icecream 450ml thickened cream 150g Nestle Plaistowe Couverture Deluxe Chocolate or one with min 60% cocoa, roughly chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 75g caster sugar Place the cream and chocolate into bowl over simmering water. Cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally until mixture is smooth. Attach wire …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Nut Bars (Thermomix) 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups 60% or higher chocolate blitzed in thermomix. 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil Place cashews in bowl, and grind at …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Asparagus, Zucchini and Goats Cheese Loaf 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 3 zucchini, coarsely grated 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup self-raising flour 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese 1/3 cup frozen peas 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 120g …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Choc Honeycomb Slice 250g malt biscuits 4 x 50g Violet Crumble bars 600mL thickened cream 395g can NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk Grease and line two 18 x 28cm lamington pans with baking paper. layer biscuits over base of prepared pans. In an electric mixer, whisk cream until firm peaks form, pour …
Chocolate Raspberry Slice 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder 1 3/4 cups (385g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (120g) desiccated coconut 2 eggs 200g butter, melted 1/2 cup (175g) raspberry jam Chocolate Icing: 1 cup (160g) icing sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 10g butter, melted 2 Tbsp boiling water, approximately. Preheat …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Jam Coconut Slice (Thermomix) 300g plain flour 180g sugar 120g butter 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250g jam (any flavour you like) 160g desiccated coconut Preheat oven to 180 C. Grease and line a rectangular slice tray (18cm X 28cm) with baking paper. Mix the flour, 90g sugar and the chilled …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Pie Cake (Thermomix) Topping: 85g plain flour 100g brown sugar (can use dark muscovado) grind sea salt 115g butter, cubed Preheat oven 175C. Grease a 33 x 22cm pan. (line with baking paper, coming up over 2 sides for easy removal). Firstly make caster sugar for the cake mix: Add raw …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spices of the Orient Teacake Teacake: 60g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (80ml) milk 20g butter, melted, extra Spiced Nuts: 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios 2 tbsp finely chopped blanched almonds 2 tbsp finely chopped pine …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Banana, Raspberry and Coconut Loaf (Thermomix) Butter, for greasing 280g almonds 3 bananas, (approx. 275 g) 120g caster sugar 4 eggs 70g moist coconut flakes 1 1/2 tsp Gluten Free Baking Powder 120g Fresh Raspberries 30g flaked almonds 200g pouring (whipping) cream, to serve 2 tbsp icing sugar, for dusting Preheat oven …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Cinnamon Pull Aparts 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 1/ 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/ 2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon flake sea salt or kosher salt 1/ 4 cup brown sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/ 4 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot and Cinnamon Cake Serves 8 140g (5 oz) self-raising flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 50g (1 3/4 oz) caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tblsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 85g (3 oz) unsalted butter, melted 350g (12 oz) apricot halves Topping: 40g (1 1/2 oz) plain flour 1 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Thermo White Choc and Macadamia Cookies (Thermomix) 200g macadamia nuts, unsalted 200g butter, room temperature 100g raw sugar 80g brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 300g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 200g white chocolate buttons Place nuts in TM bowl, chop for 2 seconds, speed 5. Set aside. Without …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Lemon and Lime Cheesecakes (Thermomix) Serves 4 Base: 125g Granita bisc, broken in pieces as you drop them in the bowl 1 tsp ground mixed spice + small grind sea salt 40g softened butter, in chunks Place all ingredients into TM bowl. Pulse Turbo 2-3 times until chopped fine and butter is …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Melted butter, extra, to grease 150g self-raising flour 30g unsweetened cocoa powder 100g brown sugar 125ml milk 60g butter, melted 1 egg, at room temperature Icing sugar, to sprinkle (optional) Ice-cream or cream, to serve Chocolate Sauce: 100g brown sugar 30g unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 310ml boiling water …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Roasted Rhubarb Shortcake Rhubarb: 500g (18 oz) fresh rhubarb 50ml Grand Marnier juice of 1 orange 60gm (2 oz) muscovado sugar Shortcake: 60g (2 oz) butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 240g (8 1/2 oz) SR flour Rhubarb: Preheat oven to 170C (340F). Rinse rhubarb and cut into …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake 8.5 oz / 240g dark cooking chocolate, preferably 70% cocoa, broken into pieces 1 3/4 cup / 385g caster sugar (can use normal sugar) 9 oz / 250g / 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups / 312 ml milk (low or full fat) 1/4 cup …
Krispy Kreme Trifle Serves 6 – 8 8 Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee 2 Tablespoons kahlua (optional) 300ml carton thickened cream 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 500ml purchased vanilla custard 300g raspberries 155g packet milk chocolate Maltesers, chopped 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds 1. Cut doughnuts into 8 pieces. Combine coffee …
Coffee Continental Cake Cake: 4 eggs, separated 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup SR flour 125g dark chocolate, grated Toasted flaked almonds, cocoa powder and chocolate-coated coffee beans, to decorate Icing: 1 cup thickened cream 2 tsp caster sugar 2 tsp drinking chocolate 1/2 tsp instant coffee powder 1 tsp boiling …
Orange Sherbet (Icecream Maker) 1 Tablespoon orange zest 1 cup white sugar 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup cream 1. In a blender, mix the orange zest, sugar, orange juice and lemon juice. 2. Strain into a medium sized bowl which has a pouring spout. 3. …
Lemon Curd Ice Cream 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 3 egg yolks 600ml thickened cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 300g good-quality lemon curd (see note) Limoncello liqueur (optional), to serve 1. Stir sugar in a small pan with 150ml water over low heat until dissolved. Increase heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. 2. …
Basic Vanilla Ice-Cream 4 egg yolks 125g caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 200ml milk 200ml cream # Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. # Stir through milk and cream. # Pour into ice-cream maker and churn until ready. Variations: Berry: Add blended frozen berries while ice-cream is churning. Lemon: Stir …
Choc Mint Ice-Cream Makes 1 Litre 9 egg yolks 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 450ml cream 2 teaspoons vanilla essence (or vanilla bean paste) Few drops green food colouring 200g packet choc mint slice biscuits, chopped 1. Place a large metal container in the freezer to chill. Using a balloon whisk, whisk …
Zucchini and Vegetable Slice 1 large zucchini, grated 2 carrots, grated 1 onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, grated 1 bunch of parsley, chopped 1 cup Self-Raising flour 1 cup grated cheese 5 eggs 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 170 C. 2. Place vegetables into a large basin …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Goats Cheese and Fig Tart 2 sheets (25 x 25cm) ready-rolled frozen puff pastry, just thawed 2 x 150g pkts goat’s cheese (South Cape brand) at room temperature 4 (about 50g each) fresh ripe figs, ends trimmed, thickly sliced lengthways 2 Tablespoons red gum honey 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Fudge Brownies 1 cup plain flour 1 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup castor sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1/4 cup cold water Mix together all ingredients until well combined. Pour into greased 13″x9″x2″ pan and bake at 160C for 30 minutes.. …
Apple Teacake 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg 125g butter, melted 2 green apples, cored & cut into large chunks (don’t peel) cinnamon, vanilla and/or nutmeg to taste 1. Preheat the oven to 190C. 2. Mix everything together. 3. Pour into a springform tin. 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes. To Turn into …
Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins 1 unpeeled orange, cut up 1/3 cup orange juice 1 egg 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 3/4 cups plain flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (optional) 1. Cut washed orange into 7 or 8 pieces. Remove …
Coconut Snowballs Makes 12 balls 1 3/4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut, divided 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil 3 Tablespoons maple syrup 2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Place 1 cup of shredded coconut in a food processor along with the coconut oil. Process on …
Sour Cherry, Orange and Chocolate Fruit (Christmas) Cake 200g dried Cranberries 200g dried Sour Cherries 150g Candied Orange slices (finely diced) 200g Currants 75ml Brandy 3 teaspoons Vanilla extract 200g Butter 200g dark brown Sugar 150g dark Chocolate (70%) broken into pieces 200g self-raising Flour 100g ground Almonds 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon of …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate and Custard Torte 70g (1/3 cup) caster sugar 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthways 1 x 600ml ctn thickened cream 4 egg yolks 200g good-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 100ml thin cream 4 bought hot cross buns, thinly sliced vertically 2 Tbsp warm water 2 1/2 tsp gelatine powder 2 tsp …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Chocolate Hazelnut Self-Saucing Puddings 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 50g dark chocolate, chopped 50g butter, chopped 1/4 cup (60g) chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup (75g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (30g) hazelnut meal 1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar 1 egg, lightly whisked 1/3 cup (35g) …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Caramel Banana Tart 1 sheet shortcrust pastry, thawed 300g fresh, reduced-fat ricotta 110g pkt goat’s cheese 60g (1/3 cup) icing sugar mixture 40g butter 55g (1/4 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) thickened cream 3 small bananas, peeled, thinly sliced diagonally 45g (1/4 cup) dry roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Berry Frangipane Tarts 75g butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup (90g) almond meal 1 Tablespoon (corn) cornflour 150g fresh blueberries and raspberries 1 Tablespoon pure icing sugar Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease six 5.5cm x 10.5cm loose-based fluted flan tins; place …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Spring Berry Tart 1 cup (150g) plain flour 2 Tbsp caster sugar, plus 1/3 cup (75g) extra 90g cold, unsalted butter, chopped 2 – 3 Tbsp iced water 1 3/4 cups (350g) low fat ricotta 1/4 cup (60ml) light cream 2 eggs grated rind of 1 orange 250g punnet strawberries, hulled …
Photo by Mem Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto Damper Scrolls 450g (3 cups) self-raising flour 80g butter, chopped 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil Salt & freshly ground black pepper 375ml (1 1/2 cups) buttermilk 200g feta, crumbled Buttermilk, extra, to brush Semi-Dried Tomato Pesto: 200g (1 cup) semi-dried tomatoes 45g (1/4 cup) toasted pine nuts 25g …
Photo by Mem Mini Easter Cheesecakes Makes 8 2 Tablespoons boiling water 2 teaspoons powdered gelatine 6 plain chocolate biscuits (eg. Choc Ripple) 20g butter, melted 250g cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons caster sugar 1/4 cup pure cream, lightly whipped 50g milk chocolate, melted 8 caramel-filled mini Easter eggs Cocoa powder, for dusting 1. Line …
Photo by Mem Tarte Flamiche with Paprika Thyme Pastry 50g unsalted butter 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 large onions, thinly sliced 150g bacon, chopped 4 eggs 100ml thickened cream 1 1/4 cups (150g) gruyere, grated Micro herbs, to garnish Paprika Thyme Pastry: 200g plain flour 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves 100g chilled …
Photo by Mem Marshmallow Cupcakes 125g butter 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 2 eggs 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour, sifted 50g (1/3 cup) plain flour, sifted 80ml (1/3 cup) milk 105g (1/3 cup) raspberry jam 125ml (1/2 cup) water 5 tsp gelatine powder 140g (2/3 cup) caster sugar, extra 80ml (1/3 …
Weetbix Slice 60g dark chocolate 110g butter 1 Tbsp golden syrup 3 weetbix (48g) 100g desiccated coconut (1 cup + 2 Tbsp) 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup plain flour 1/2 cup self-raising flour Icing: 1 cup icing sugar 1 tbs cocoa 1 tsp butter, softened 1 1/2 Tbsp milk coconut to sprinkle …
Violet Crumble Cheesecake Slice Base: 2 cups (250g) plain uniced chocolate biscuit crumbs 125g butter, melted Filling: 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons of gelatine 1 Tablespoon water 3 x 45g violet crumble bars broken up 1. Lightly grease a 20cm – 30cm pan. …
Passionfruit Slice 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut 1 cup self-raising flour 125g butter, melted 395g tin condensed milk 170g tin passionfruit pulp 1. Mix together sugar, coconut, flour and butter. 2. Press into lined 22cm square tin. 3. Bake at 180C for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Cool in tin for 15 minutes. 5. …
Magic Slice 1 1/2 cups crushed plain sweet biscuits 75g butter, melted 1 cup milk choc bits 1 cup raisins 1 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup flaked almonds 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1. Preheat oven to 180c. Grease a 18cm x 28cm lamington pan. 2. Combine biscuit crumbs and butter. Press mixture into pan. …
Decadent Passionfruit Slice 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut (dessicated) 1 cup SR flour 125g butter 395g can of condensed milk (not the lite one) 170g can passionfruit pulp # In a large bowl mix together sugar, coconut, SR flour. Add 125g melted butter. # Press into the base of a lined & greased 22cm …
Cherry Peppermint Slice 2 Cherry Ripe bars(chopped) 2 peppermint crisps (chopped) 1 packet Marie biscuits (crushed) 1 tin of condensed milk 1 Tbsp cocoa coconut for rolling in. 1. Mix chocolate bars, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa together. 2. Divide into 3, roll them out into logs about 1-2cm thick. 3. Roll each in coconut. …
Cheesecake Slice 1 pkt nice biscuits 250g cream cheese 2 Tbsp lemon juice cinnamon 2 tsp gelatine 1/2 cup condensed milk 50ml cream 1. Grease tray. 2. Line tray with biscuits placing them face down. 3. Mix gelatine in cup with 1/4 cup of hot water. 4. Soften cream cheese in a large bowl with …
Queen’s Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread, crumbed 4 Tablespoons strawberry or raspberry purée 1. Separate two eggs and put egg whites aside. 2. Combine egg yolks with the other two whole eggs and beat. 3. Add milk and vanilla. …
Bread and Butter Pudding Serves 4 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups (600ml) skim or low-fat milk 2 teaspoons vanilla essence 3 slices wholegrain bread 2 teaspoons margarine 2 Tablespoons sultanas 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Place eggs in bowl and beat. 2. Add milk and vanilla essence. 3. Spread bread with margarine and cut each …
Apple Slice 1 x packet of vanilla or butter cake mix 1 x cup of desiccated coconut 125g melted butter can of Pie Apple carton of sour cream (the smaller one) cinnamon # Mix cake mix and coconut together. Pour in melted butter and mix until combined. Press mixture into a slice tin and smooth. …
Chocolate Banana Tart Serves: 8 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup cornflour 1/4 cup caster sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 90g butter, chopped 1 egg 1-2 tablespoons cold water 250g CADBURY Milk Chocolate Baking Melts 1/2 cup cream 4 x 200g ripe bananas 1-2 tablespoon apricot jam, warmed, sieved and cooled Toasted coconut, for …
Strawberry Cheesecake Serves:10 juice of 1 lemon sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/4 cups sweet biscuit crumbs 1 Tablespoon gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 1/4 cup red currant jelly 2 teaspoons water 250g punnet strawberries, roughly chopped 400g can condensed milk 500g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 70g butter, melted Combine biscuit crumbs and …
Rocky Road Cheesecake Serves:10 1 1/4 cup chocolate ripple biscuits 1/2 cup thickened cream 1/4 cup caster sugar 1/4 cup dessicated coconut 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 100g cup red glace cherries, chopped 2 cups marshmallows, halved 2 teaspoons gelatine dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water 200g chocolate milk melts, melted 500g block PHILADELPHIA Cream …
Chocolate Peppermint Slice 250g butter 1 cup sugar 2 cups self-raising flour 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 cup desicated coconut Icing: 2 cups icing mixture 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 Tbsp peppermint essence 2 Tbsp hot water 2 Tbsp shredded coconut 1. Grease a 20 x 30cm tin. Place butter and sugar in a saucepan over a …
The Ultimate Chocolate Brownie Makes 16 pieces 200g Nestle Plaistowe dark cooking chocolate, chopped 200g butter, chopped 1/3 cup Nestle baking cocoa 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 3 eggs 1/2 cup plain flour, sifted 1/4 cup self-raising flour, sifted 180g Nestle plaistowe premium white, chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped Nestle baking cocoa, to serve 1. …
Banana Health Loaf 125gm butter, soft 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 large egg 2 tsp lemon juice 1 cup banana, mashed 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup chopped dates Grease and line large loaf tin [12cm x 21cm]. …
Raisin Zucchini Bread 2 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 125gm butter, soft 2 eggs 3/4 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup yoghurt 1 cups chopped raisins 1 cup firmly packed zucchini 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup sunflower seeds extra sunflower seeds Sift flour, cinnamon and salt. Cream butter and …
Whole Orange Cake 1 large orange 185g butter, melted 3 eggs 1 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 cups self raising flour Place the whole orange (yes WHOLE skin and all – take out pips if you want) in food processor and process until pureed. Add other ingredients and process until well mixed. Pour into greased …
Orange Poppyseed Cake 180g butter, soft 220g caster sugar 3 eggs, one at a time 1 Tbsp orange rind, grated fine 1/2 cup milk 300g self raising flour, sifted 100g poppyseeds Syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/cup orange juice Cream butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, with rind, then add flour alternately with …
Orange and Poppyseed Cake 1/3 cup poppy seeds 3/4 cup milk 200g butter, softened 1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind 3/4 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 2 cups plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup shredded orange …
Chocolate and Cinnamon Flan Servings 4 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) water 500ml (2 cups) milk 100g dark cooking chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 eggs 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered, to serve 1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line the …
Chocolate Cake 1 1/2 cup plain flour 1 cup raw sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water Mix dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and microwave on medium high for 7 minutes or for oven …
Coconut Tea Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Icing: 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 15g butter 1 to 2 Tablespoons brewed tea, hot Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until mixture …
Molten Chocolate Cake Serves: 4 1 stick unsalted butter (112g) 6 oz (180g) good quality dark chocolate 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons plain flour Preheat the oven to 200ºC (fan forced). Butter and lightly flour four 6-oz. ramekins. Tap out the excess flour and set the ramekins …
Molten Baby Cakes Serves: 6 50g soft butter, plus more for greasing 350g best dark chocolate 150g caster sugar (heaped 3/4 cup) 4 large eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 50g plain flour (heaped 1/3 cup) Unless you are making these up in advance, preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark …
Gooey Chocolate Pudding 125g good chocolate 125g unsalted butter 3 large eggs 150g sugar 35g plain flour butter and flour for ramekins # Preheat the oven to 200C. # Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over water. # Whisk the eggs, sugar and flour together until blended, then whisk in the melted chocolate …
Lime and Buttermilk Cake 250g butter, softened 2 limes, rind finely grated, juiced 1 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, separated 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 210ml buttermilk Lime Icing: 1 cup pure icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp milk 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice 1. Preheat oven to 170ºC. Grease and line 20cm round …
Coconut Tea Cake 125g butter 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Icing: 1 cup icing sugar, sifted 15g butter 1 to 2 Tablespoons brewed tea, hot toasted desiccated coconut, to sprinkle over icing 1. Beat butter and sugar together in a …
Coconut Ice 3 cups icing sugar 3 cups desiccated coconut 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg white 125g copha cochineal or pink food colouring # Sift icing sugar. # Add coconut, vanilla and beat egg white. # Melt copha and allow to cool slightly. Add to mixture. # Divide mixture and colour half with cochineal or …
Rum Balls 4 cups of cake or biscuit crumbs 2 Tbsp icing sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa 250g Butter or margarine 2 Tbsp condensed milk 2 drops of almond essence 2 Tbsp rum 4 drops vanilla essence 1. Melt the butter either in a saucepan or in the microwave (using a pyrex or microwave-safe bowl). 2. …
Hollandaise and Asparagus Vol au Vents 2 x 12 vol au vents 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine vinegar 1 green onion (shallot), finely sliced 3 parsley sprigs 5 black peppercorns 100g butter, cubed plus 1 teaspoon extra 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten finely grated rind of 1 lemon 1 bunch …
Ricotta and Smoked Paprika Tart with Agrodolce Capsicum 1 pre-baked shortcrust shell, made in a 28cm tart tin Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour) Capsicum: 1 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp pine nuts 1 1/2 Tbsp sultanas 2 large red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped 3 tsp castor sugar 1 Tbsp red-wine vinegar 1/2 …
Almond Jam Cookies 185g butter, softened, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup caster sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup almond meal 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 Tablespoons jam 1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees. 2. Beat butter, vanilla, sugar and egg yolks with an electric beater until just combined. Stir …
Honey Cake 50g butter 1/2 tsp mixed spice 25g sugar 1 egg 125g honey 2 Tbsp milk 175g S.R Flour 25g flaked almonds 1 Tbsp honey, extra # Preheat oven to 180C. Grease and line an 18cm springform pan. # Melt honey, sugar and butter over low heat. # In a bowl sift the flour …
Honey Jumbles 60g butter 2/3 cup golden syrup 1 3/4 cups plain flour 1 tsp bicarb 1 tsp dried ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 Tbsp milk # Melt butter. Add golden syrup and heat to a boil. Remove from heat and stand 10 minutes. # Add remaining ingredients and …
Moist Orange Cake 155g butter 2 tsp grated orange rind 2/3 cup castor sugar 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups S.R. flour 1/4 cup milk or orange juice # Grease 20cm cake pan. # Combine all ingredients together in large bowl. Mix with electric mixer until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes on medium speed. # …
Mexican Wedding Biscuits 70g hazelnuts 1 tsp vanilla 250g unsalted butter-room temp 2 cups plain flour, sifted 1/2 cup icing sugar,sifted icing sugar for coating # Preheat oven 175c. # Spread the nuts on a shallow baking tray and roast 12-15 minutes or until the skins have darkened and start to split. Remove from the …
Pineapple Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp bicarb soda pinch salt 1 cup grated carrot 1 small tin drained crushed pineapple 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 eggs # Sift flour, bicarb soda and salt together. # Beat eggs until frothy, add sugar and continue beating. # …
Photo by Mem Red Velvet Cupcakes Makes 18 300g (2 cups) plain flour 30g (1/4 cup) cocoa powder 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 315g (1 1/2 cups) caster sugar 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk 200g unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs, lightly whisked 1 Tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 tsp red food colouring 2 …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apricot Chocolate Chip Cake 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup apricot nectar 125g butter/margarine 2/3 cup raw sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups coconut 1 1/2 cups SR flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1. Grease deep 20cm round cake pan. Line base and sides with paper to stop it …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Muffins Best eaten fresh 2 C SR flour 1/2 tsp salt 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup grated apple 125g butter, melted Topping: 2 Tbsp caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon # Sift flour, salt, sugar and cinnamon. # Add milk and beaten …
Photo by Julie O’Malley Apple Cobbler Filling: 5 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced (approx 5 large) 1/2 – 3/4 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you like it) 2 Tbsp plain flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp butter, softened Cobbler: 235g plain flour 1 …
Photo by Kelli White Chocolate Cheesecake Base: 100g white chocolate, chopped 1 1/4 cups rice bubbles Filling: 250g white chocolate, chopped 500g cream cheese 1/2 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup thickened cream 1 tsp vanilla essence Base: # Microwave the chocolate on high for 2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until almost fully melted. # …
Zabaglione Serves 4 5 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup marsala 1/4 cup dry white wine 1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in top of double saucepan. 2. Beat for a few minutes, off heat, with rotary or electric beater until well combined. 3. Put mixture over simmering water. Gradually beat in half the …
Photo by Mem This Recipe is Adapted from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody. I have changed a few things to how I made it. Please visit Peabody’s page for her recipe. Peabody’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake 1 1/4 cups chocolate chip cookie crumbs (I used 400g The Decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie from KMart) 1/4 cup …
Coffee Lamington Cake Serves 10 200g unsalted butter, at room temperature 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 200g (1 1/3 cups) self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 45g (1/2 cup) desiccated coconut 2 Tbsp milk 60ml (1/4 cup) water 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar, extra 2 tsp instant coffee 2 …
Pumpkin, Orange and Apricot Cake 225g of peeled, chopped, steamed and mashed butternut pumpkin Zest and juice of two oranges 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup of plain flour 1 cup of SR flour 250g unsalted butter (soft) 1 1/4 cups of castor sugar 2 eggs 250g dried apricots finely chopped and mixed with a …
Hazelnut and Chocolate Friands 200g roasted hazelnuts ground into hazelnut meal 185g melted unsalted butter 6 egg whites beaten till frothy (not peaked) 1 1/4 cups plain flour 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder 2 cups icing sugar Extra icing sugar to dust 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Grease a 12 cup Friand tin …
Upside-Down Toffee Date and Banana Cake 1 1/2 cups (330g) caster sugar 1 1/2 cups (375ml) water 3 star anise 2 medium bananas (400g), sliced thinly 1 cup (140g) dried seeded dates 3/4 cup (180ml) water, extra 1/2 cup dark rum 1 tsp bicarb 60g butter, chopped 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 …
Upside Down Cashew and Maple Loaf 90g Butter, softened 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 cup (150g) unsalted roasted cashews, coarsely chopped 125g, softened butter, extra 3/4 cup brown sugar, extra 2 eggs 1 cup (150g) self raising flour 1/2 cup (75g) plain flour 1/2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 …
Upside-Down Chocolate Caramel Nut Cake 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Macadamias 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Pistachios 2 Tbsp finely chopped roasted Walnuts 125g Butter, softened 1 cup (220g) frimly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1/4 cup (35g) plain flour 1/4 tsp Bicarb 1/3 cup (35g) cocoa 100g dark chocolate, …
Cardamom-Saffron Sponge Cake Serves 6 pinch saffron threads 6 soft dates, stoned 5 eggs 150g sugar 1 heaped tsp ground cardamom pinch turmeric 120g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 Tbsp vegetable oil butter for greasing sesame seeds for sprinkling handful walnuts or other nuts of your choice, chopped 1. Pre-heat the oven to …
Gooey Chocolate Cake with Raspberries Serves 8 Topping: 100g good quality dark chocolate 150g raspberry jam 125ml cream Cake: 30g good quality cocoa powder 60ml milk 1/2 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 90g raspberry jam 115g butter, softened 65g caster sugar 2 medium eggs 125g plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea salt …
Photo by Sares Gluten Free Coconut Cake 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 1/2 cups GF flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your GF flour has xanthan then leave it out) 1 cup canola oil 1 cup coconut milk (not low fat) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp …
Photo by Sares Greek Almond Biscuits 3 cups almond meal 1 cup caster sugar 3 drops almond essence 3 egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup flaked almonds # Combine the almond meal, sugar and almond essence in a large bowl. Add the egg whites and stir until the mixture forms a firm paste. Do not …