Marble whoppie pies

 It's been a manic few months for me, my mood has been pretty low so I've been away from the kitchen for quite a while. However I'm currently off work as it's the Easter holiday so I finally got back in the kitchen. my housemates were out so I jammed up the music, put on my apron and got cooking. It's funny but once I was in the zone everything just came back to me naturally, my mind abuzz with new recipes and flavour combinations. Two hours later I stood back and saw my creation, marble whoppie pies. A chocolate and vanilla sponge, filled with a chocolate and vanilla buttercream, two classics in one.

Victoria sponge cake

 

A classic. Whenever you go out for tea there will always be a slice of Victoria sponge waiting at the counter for you. It's the cake most people go for as it's not too sweet but is still delicious and can be found presented in many different ways. If you are not from Britain just think of it as a yellow cake filled with Jam and cream. Yum!

Lemon cupcakes

Spring is finally here and I couldn't be happier, the cold weather was really starting to bring me down. So much so that I haven't posted on my blog since September! I thought I'd come back with something delicious and fresh and what could be better than lemon. The lemon flavour always reminds me of the sun so it was definitely a must have for todays lovely weather.

Cinnamon baked doughnuts

I've had such a rough first week back in work that I needed cheering up, the one thing that helps me to do this is baking. So with my cupboards being empty I ran to Tesco to get some supplies. I love baked doughnuts as they are so quick to make, and once you have a basic recipe you can adapt it to suit all flavour combinations.

Walnut brownies

  

I always hate it when I get the urge to bake but I have hardly any ingredients in the house, it makes things really complicated. However these brownies are one of my favourites to make on short notice, most of the ingredients you will have in the house. Today I'm off to my mums house for some Tapas and Wine, and I know for a fact that she will have nothing there for dessert so I decided last minute to bake these brownies as I knew I had all the ingredients spare. 

Oaty cookies (Hobnobs)

Whenever I go over my Grandparents house for a cup of tea I always go straight for the biscuit tin simply because I know they contain my favourite biscuit in the world, the trusty McVities Hobnob! They are so delicious that I knew I had to try and come up with a recipe that was just as good, and after days and days of soggy, rock hard and inedible biscuits I finally did it! These biscuits taste just the same, and are so simple to make, they can also be stored for up to a week in your trusty tin.

Thumbprint cookies

 If I crave something it is always something sweet, these thumbprint cookies are perfect for that, they are small but sweet and hit the craving right out of the park. They can be stored for up to five days and are so easy to make the kids will love them.

The biscuit is moist and the jam is the perfect sweetness, making these cookies a simple but delicious treat.

Clementine and dark chocolate chip madeira cake

 For me this time of year is the best for watching TV, simply because The Great British Bake off is back on, which means that my Wednesday nights are fully booked for the next few weeks. It also means that my baking groove is back so any free time is spent in the kitchen, baking some delicious bakes. The first episode of the show was cakes with the contestant baking some incredible Madeira cakes. 

Banana, walnut and chocolate chip bread

When you invite someone over for a nice cup of tea it's always nice to have something sweet to offer them. One of my favourite tea time treats is Banana bread. It's sweet but not sweet enough to make your teeth hurt, and has a lovely moist texture. Place it in the centre of you table with a bread knife and let your guests help themselves. 

Vanilla cupcake

Sometimes the best cupcakes are the simplest, there are so many flavours out there but once in a while all I want is a plain vanilla cupcake. This recipe is my original recipe, the one I base all my other flavours off. It's moist, tasty and perfect for that cupcake craving. 

Coconut cupcakes

 Summer is coming and if there is one thing that gets me in the mood for it its coconut! I love coconut, it's a fresh flavour and is really fun to use in baking. These cupcakes were a huge hit with everyone and after a stressful week of detoxing it was nice to treat myself.

Mud Pie

This recipe was one of the first that I ever baked on my own and has become a family favourite since. It's moist and gooey but the biscuit base gives it that crunch. The idea for this pie came after I became obsessed with American baking styles a few years back, their flavour combinations are much more exciting than the UK and this rich dessert is a good example. 

Cookie and cream baked doughnuts

After being away from blogging for almost a year I am so glad to be back. Making celebration cakes for a living was not only repetitive but people can be rude and I began to resent it. However now I'm back baking for myself I am so happy, my passion is back and I couldn't wait to get started.

Peanut butter baked doughnuts

 Who doesn't love a good doughnut, I especially love baked doughnuts because they make me feel so much better when I'm eating them as I know they are not smothered in oil. These doughnuts are flavoured with peanut butter, topped with a peanut butter glaze and smothered in chopped peanuts and chocolate chips. Peanut lovers beware, you may become addicted!

Red Velvet cupcakes

Red velvet wasn't really seen a lot in Britain until recently, however I have always been a huge fan. The cream cheese frosting is by far my favorite part it's not overly sweet and has a lovely consistency. The sponge is always moist and the red colour makes it different and fun.

Gluten free banana oatmeal muffins

Being healthy is hard, especially when you are a cake addict. I am constantly craving sweet things and fruit just doesn't cut it. I decided that it was time to come up with a freezable snack, low in calories but tasty.

Cinammon pancakes with caramelised bacon

Pancakes can be boring, on pancake day in Britain we make thin pancakes and cover them in lemon and sugar. For me this is dull, there are so many flavour combinations out there and I like to go all out. These pancakes are my favourite, cinnamon and bacon the perfect combo.

Chocolate chunk cookie

Everyone loves a cookie, especially when they are full of chocolate. These chocolate chunk cookies are huge and full of chocolate goodness. Gooey centers and huge chunks of chocolate make these the perfect treat.

Red Velvet cake

 There is something about red velvet, I don't know whether it's the moist sponge or the cream cheese frosting but I am addicted. This cake is perfect with a cuppa and a huge hit with my family. Simple to make and something different.

Baked banana & chocolate chip doughnuts

Just looking at these doughnuts makes me drool, they are bananatastic! The chocolate and the banana in the doughnut works perfectly together, the chocolate glaze and caramelised bananas being an added bonus.