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Caramel Cupcake Recipe

Posted on April 20, 2013 by ann
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It was six o’clock in the morning, I just putting the finishing touches on a birthday picnic for my hubby to take to work.  Caramel cupcakes with salted caramel frosting sat at the top of the picnic basket alongside chocolate … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cake Recipe

Posted on December 8, 2012 by ann
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This is a beautiful moist and delicious chocolate cake with the crunch of toasted pistachios and almonds on the side topped off with rich ganache and chocolate flowers. Perfect for Christmas or any other special gathering. Prep time: 15 min … Continue reading →

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Monkey Brain Cakes for an Indiana Jones Event

Posted on September 17, 2012 by ann
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They look disgusting, but they taste amazing.  In Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom chilled monkey brains are served as a dessert. These ones are made of chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, cheesecake brains, white chocolate skull and fresh … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on September 11, 2012 by ann
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This chocolate cheesecake is the first recipe that I ever wrote out, complete with spelling mistakes like ‘wisk the egg whites’ and ‘chill untill set’.  I had been to a neighbours house for dinner when I was about 7 years … Continue reading →

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Pirate Cake for DVD Release Event

Posted on September 4, 2012 by ann
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You can imagine my kids excitement when I was approached to make a cake for an event to promote the release of the The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists DVD. The event organizer, working on behalf of Sony Pictures … Continue reading →

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Meringue Cake Recipe

Posted on September 4, 2012 by ann
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Meringue cake is a pavlova that is dressed up for the ball.  It’s proper name is a Spanish Wind Torte and as a child I used to admire the photo of it that adorned the front of Time-Life Foods of … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Macarons Macaroons Recipe

Posted on August 26, 2012 by ann
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It seems people either love or hate the combination of orange and chocolate, I fall into the love category with this one. If it is not your cup of tea try flavouring the cream with something different like licorice, mint … Continue reading →

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Raspberry & White Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe, Dipping and Decorating

Posted on July 14, 2011 by ann
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Raspberry and White Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe, Dipping and Decorating These cake pops are what I call ‘moreish’, they make you feel like having just one more… Here’s a video to show you how to make, dip and decorate them. … Continue reading →

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