Tag: baking soda
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Mocha Cupcakes
A Coffee and Chocolate Lover’s Dream. Indulge in the rich, bold flavours of coffee and chocolate with these Mocha Cupcakes. Moist and decadent, they’re perfect. The recipe combines strong coffee with cocoa to create a smooth chocolate base. Read more
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Spiced Apple Cake
This Spiced Apple Cake is a warm and fragrant dessert that can be enjoyed two ways—served hot with custard as a comforting pudding or cold as a flavorful cake. This cake, made with tender apples, sultanas, and a blend of warm spices, is simple to prepare and… Read more
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Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake
This Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake combines gingerbread’s rich, spiced flavours with caramelized apples in a beautifully rustic dessert. Baked in a cast-iron pan, it’s a stunning twist on a Tarte Tatin that’s easier to make than it seems. Read more
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Crunchy Peanut Butter Biscuits (Cookies)
These biscuits are very easy to make, and can simply be mixed by hand. Read more
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Banana Cake
I found the source this recipe in the NZ Women’s Weekly. (Don’t ask!) It makes a very moist banana cake but only needs 2 ripe bananas. Years ago I made a banana cake and added extra banana…what a disaster. 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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Caramel Biscuits
A recipe from my mother’s cookbook. I just tell the scales to measure in imperial. Read more
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Ginger Gems
These Ginger Gems, baked in a traditional gem iron, are a nostalgic delight from the beloved Edmonds Cookery Book. Light, fluffy, and infused with the warm spice of ginger, they’re a perfect companion to a cup of tea. Read more
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Stained Glass Window Biscuits
These biscuits from Alison Holst’s Good Food are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. With a buttery biscuit base and vibrant, candy-filled centres, they’re perfect for special occasions or holiday celebrations. These biscuits are easy to customize with different shapes and colours. They are baked to… Read more
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Easy Gingerbread Cookies
These Spiced Ginger Biscuits are the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness, ideal for any season. A blend of ginger, mixed spices, cloves, and nutmeg delivers a fragrant, spiced flavour in every bite. Read more