Cakes & biscuits
Recipes for delicious and simple cakes and biscuits
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Terraces: German Christmas biscuits
Terraces - or Terrassen in German - are my favourite German Christmas biscuit because of their more subtle flavours. They are fun and easy to make with kids and somehow, kinda special.
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Zimtsterne: German cinnamon stars
Zimtsterne or cinnamon stars are arguably the quintessential German Christmas biscuit. They look like snow coloured stars and all that cinnamon makes them smell and taste that just screams Christmas. They are the perfect addition to our trio of German Christmas biscuits.
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Spritzgebäck: German Christmas shortbread biscuits
The Christmas markets are opening this weekend. The temperature is dropping. It's time to get baking. At least that is what most German housewives seem to think. And what better way to start our trio of German Christmas cookies than with our family favourite: Spritzgebäck.
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Elvis cupcakes
Meet the Elvis cupcakes: my homage to the King of Rock's favourite sandwich. Dad's banana cupcakes, creamy peanut butter frosting and bacon dipped in dark chocolate. Simple, unusual, memorable and delicious.
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Chocolate beetroot cupcakes with chocolate creme frâiche frosting
The delicious yet a little unusual recipe is the final recipe in our Autumn cupcake quartet: chocolate beetroot cupcakes, served with silken chocolate creme frâiche frosting. The cupcakes are delicious and moist and beetroots are great for your body, especially in Autumn. Do you need another reason to bake some today?
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Halloween: black velvet cupcakes with slime and cobwebs
Black velvet cupcakes, crème pâtissière slime and marshmallow cobwebs: these cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat. And they're delicious too!
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Maple parsnip cupcakes with maple
This is another one of those recipes that I could not find anywhere, at least not quite what I wanted. While there are numerous other recipes out there, many of them have ingredients that don’t go with parsnip in my opinion or mask the flavour of the parsnips. I wanted something more subtle, so that the nuttiness of the parsnip could shine. These are my maple parsnip cupcakes. Mmmm, parsnips I definitely get my love of parsnips from my dad. I especially love the combination of parsnip and maple. One of my very favourite side dishes is roasted parsnips with maple chilli glaze. Good parsnip has a delicious nuttiness to…
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Pumpkin spice cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting: our Autumn cupcake quartet
These easy pumpkin spice cupcakes, paired with our creamy maple cream cheese frosting, are the perfect way to get into the Autumn mood. Try some today! Or try all four cupcakes in our Autumn cupcake quartet and choose your favourite. Have a happy and cosy Fall!
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Delicious and fun Oreo Cupcakes
These Oreo cupcakes are easy, delicious and fun - the perfect cupcake recipe for a novice baker. And they taste just like real Oreos! Try some today!
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Dinosaur fossil birthday cake
This easy, quick and original dinosaur fossil birthday cake is perfect for your little dinosaur aficionado, whether they are a boy or girl.
