Tag: butter
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Orange Icing (Frosting)
This Orange Icing is the perfect complement to an orange cake, adding a bright, zesty flavour and creamy texture. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, it’s easy to whip up, bringing a burst of citrusy sweetness to your dessert. 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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Cream Cheese Pie Crust
is a very easy recipe, but do allow for chilling time. As with most pastries, ingredients should be very cold, and worked with quickly to prevent your hands warming the pastry up. 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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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
This Rhubarb Ripple Loaf is a beautifully moist and flavorful treat, with swirls of tangy stewed rhubarb running through a soft, buttery batter. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a dessert, it’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Read more
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Pistachio Cake
This Pistachio Cake is delicately flavoured with cardamom and vanilla, creating a tender, aromatic crumb that pairs beautifully with the rich nuttiness of finely ground pistachios. It’s quick to prepare and can be baked in a ring tin or flat pan, making it versatile for any occasion. Read more
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Lemon Pudding for Two
This Lemon Pudding for Two is a delightfully simple dessert with a soft, spoonable texture and bright citrus flavour. Baked in individual ramekins with a crackly sugar top, it strikes the perfect balance between zesty and sweet. 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