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Easy Chocolate Cake

Jump to Recipe Easy Chocolate Cake from Scratch: A New Favourite! Imagine slicing into a chocolate cake so rich, moist and tender that each bite melts in your mouth. The aroma of freshly baked cake fills your kitchen, promising a moment of pure indulgence. This easy chocolate cake from scratch […]

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Maltesers Cheesecake

Maltesers Cheesecake with Dulce de Leche: A Creamy, Crunchy Gem This Maltesers cheesecake is a luscious, velvety dessert that melts in your mouth, delivering a symphony of creamy sweetness and nostalgic malt crunch. Imagine sinking your fork into a smooth, rich cheesecake studded with chocolatey Maltesers, each bite offering a contrast […]

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Caramel Almond Slice

Jump to Recipe Caramel Almond Slice: A Little Piece of Heaven This Caramel Almond Slice recipe brings back beautiful memories of the 1990s, when I first baked it for my young family. I remember pulling it from the oven as the kids rushed in, excited that it was finally time […]

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Easter Melting Moments

Jump to Recipe These Easter Melting Moments are a beautiful addition to your long weekend, offering a burst of colour and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. These buttery vanilla biscuits, tinted with gorgeous shades, add something special to the classic melting moments recipe. For example, they’re perfect for an Easter morning […]

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The History of Cookies and Cakes

The history of cookies and cakes begins with bread, the foundation baking as we know it. As baking skills and leavening techniques evolved, and more ingredients became available, these developed their own identities. Today, “baking” generally refers to anything with a flour base cooked in an oven. In this article, […]

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Learn to Bake Cookies and Cakes

Image Courtesy of FreePik With the cost of living on the rise, families can learn to bake their own cookies and cakes instead of splurging on luxuries like custom birthday cakes. For someone who’s never switched on an oven or used a stand mixer, this might sound challenging, but it’s […]

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Baking Basics Explained

Baking Basics Explained: A Guide to Common Terms and Ingredients Many terms and ingredients in baking recipes can seem mysterious and confusing at first. However, once you understand the basics and how they work, you’ll be baking with confidence in no time. So, let’s dive in and explore some of […]

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Nostalgic Raspberry Coconut Slice

Jump to Recipe This Nostalgic Raspberry Coconut Slice recipe brings back fond memories of my high school home economics class in 1977, where I first made this gorgeous slice the old-fashioned way, rubbing butter into flour with my fingertips, no food processor in sight! Back then, we were all about […]

Classic Australian Lamingtons

Jump to Recipe The Classic Australian Lamington: A Sweet Tradition This Classic Australian Lamingtons recipe brings the simple Lamington to life, a treat first created in Queensland, Australia by French-born chef Armand Galland, who worked for Lord and Lady Lamington. Lamingtons are believed to be named after Lord Lamington, who […]