baking

Almond Galettes

From Sainsbury’s These are crisp almond biscuits. Serves: makes 24 Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Cooling Time: 20   Ingredients 125g butter...

Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen

by Chrissie Walker   Sounds like a bit of a mouthful – Federweisser und Zwiebelkuchen – and indeed it is: a delicious mouthful …and glassful....

Marbled Pistachio Cake

From Sainsbury’s A nutty cake with an almondy flavour, delicious with a cup of tea!   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 45 Minutes Cooking time: 35...

Spider-web Cupcakes

From Sainsbury’s Deliciously spooky spider-web cupcakes for Halloween made with dark and white chocolate. Serves: 15 Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes  ...

Orchid Gâteau

From BBC Food   Try this recipe for an enriched yeasted cake, coloured a fabulous pink and adorned with fresh strawberries   Ingredients For the...

Yuzu Cupcakes with Matcha Tea Frosting

by Chrissie Walker   Looking for Japanese flavours in a dessert but using traditional Western techniques? This could be the recipe for you. Yuzu Cupcakes...

Fruity Passion Cake

From Sainsbury’s This is a healthier version of traditional passion cake.   Serves: 16 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 60 Minutes   Ingredients 50g...

Oaty Banana Mini Muffins

From Sainsbury’s These fruity banana muffins are ideal for freezing.   Serves: 24 mini muffins Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 15 Minutes   Ingredients...

Banana Cake

From Sainsbury’s A lovely moist banana cake for a special tea time.   Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 25 Minutes   Ingredients...

Mincemeat and Cranberry Tart

Mincemeat and Cranberry Tart is a seasonal delight, although if you keep a stash of cranberries in the freezer and a jar of mincemeat in...

Christmas Fairy Cakes

From Sainsbury’s A fairy cake sized Christmas Cake. Get creative and decorate as you like.   Preparation time: 25 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes  ...

Chocolate Marble Cake

From Sainsbury’s Enjoy this moist, rich cake topped with smooth chocolate and crispy sprinkles.   Serves: 8 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes...

Classic Chocolate Cake

From Sainsbury’s Light and airy, yet decadently moist, this is a foolproof chocolate cake that everyone will love.   Serves: 12 Preparation time: 25 Minutes...

Gâteau Basque

by Chrissie Walker   One delicious Basque dessert is the ‘Gâteau Basque’ which is a traditional deep-filled double-crust cream pie. It’s called Etxeko biskotxa in...

Ginger Sponge Cake

From BBC Food   An easy to make tea-time treat, subtly spiced with the warming flavour of ginger. Perfect for the colder months.   Ingredients...

Classic Victoria Sponge Cake

From Sainsbury’s A traditional recipe, great served simply or decorated for a celebration.   Serves: makes 1 cake 8 inches, 20cm Preparation time: 15 Minutes...

Celebration Gateau

From Sainsbury’s   Serves: 10 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes   Ingredients 175g butter, softened, plus butter for greasing 175g unrefined golden...

Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

From BBC Food   Decorate Dan Lepard’s rich carrot cupcakes with mini-chocolate Easter eggs at Easter time, or top with sugar-paste carrots for the rest...