Category: Baking
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Chocolate Icing
This icing (frosting) is very easy to make, and it simple pours smoothly onto the cake. This recipe should be sufficient for an 20cm (8″) cake, and will have some left over if adding it to a ring cake (as pictured). Read more
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Cappuccino Cake
This Cappuccino Cake combines a rich, coffee-infused base with a sweet meringue topping, creating a delightful treat for coffee lovers. Simple yet elegant, it’s perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying with your favourite brew. Read more
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Rhurbarb Ripple Loaf
I found this recipe in Recipes+ magazine. Read more
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Pikelets
This is another old favourite from the Edmonds Cookbook. You may know them as Scotch pancakes, or hotcakes. They can be served buttered with jam, as in the photo, or with jam and cream. Read more
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Easy Avocado Cornbread Muffins
These Easy Avocado Muffins are a creative and delicious way to use surplus avocados. With a soft, moist texture and a hint of sweetness, they’re simple to make and perfect for snacks or light breakfasts. Blending the creaminess of ripe avocado with the wholesome flavour of cornmeal,… Read more
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Johnny Allsorts
Another recipe from my mother’s old recipe book. Her notes indicate the recipe came from my father’s sister. I have no idea where the name came from. Read more
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Raspberry Slice
This Raspberry Slice is a beloved New Zealand favourite, combining a buttery pastry base, a generous layer of raspberry jam, and sweet, glossy icing. Simple to prepare and bursting with nostalgic charm, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make repeatedly. Read more
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Buttermilk Cornbread
This Buttermilk Cornbread is a rustic classic, baked to golden perfection in a cast-iron frying pan. With a rich, tender crumb and a slightly crisp edge from the hot pan, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with soups, stews, or chilli. Simple to make and… Read more
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Leanne’s Chocolate Cake
This chocolate cake, shared by my friend Leanne, was a hit during our night-fill supper breaks. Rich, spiced, and moist, it’s a comforting classic topped with creamy chocolate icing that perfectly complements the cake’s flavour. Simple to make and well-loved, this recipe brings back fond memories and… Read more
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Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Icing
These lemon cupcakes with lemon icing are bursting with citrus flavor and are perfect for any occasion. The cupcakes are firm yet deliciously moist, and the lemon icing adds a creamy, tangy finish that complements the cake beautifully. Read more
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Chocolate Rough Biscuits
These Chocolate Rough Biscuits are a nostalgic recipe from my mother’s collection. With a rich chocolate flavour, a touch of coconut, and a delightfully rustic texture, they’re as charming as they are tasty. Read more
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Caramel Biscuits
A recipe from my mother’s cookbook. I just tell the scales to measure in imperial. Read more