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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Jump to Recipe 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 was Governor of Queensland from 1896 to […]
Jump to Recipe If you love traditional Anzac biscuits but crave a little extra warmth and sweetness, this spiced honey Anzac biscuits recipe is for you. These golden, chewy treats blend the classic Aussie biscuit with a hint of spice and the rich flavour of honey—a perfect twist on an […]
Jump to Recipe The Ultimate Carrot Cake is perfect for everything from birthdays to morning tea. No matter what the occasion, this recipe is bound to impress. Why Carrot Cake? Carrot cake often gets a bad rap as a “healthy” dessert, but let’s get real—it’s all about balance. The carrots […]
Jump to Recipe Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. It’s a fabulous addition to my cakes, and honestly, it’s kind of a game-changer for your baking adventures! The Ingredients That Make My Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Work 1. Cream Cheese Let’s start […]
I’m super excited to share a recipe that has become a favourite in my kitchen: Cream Cheese Raisin Cake. If you love the warm flavours of cake combined with the sweet, indulgent taste of cream cheese and a hint of rum or brandy, this recipe is just for you! Cream […]
Jump to Recipe The Irresistible Treat: White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies Love a cookie that’s soft, chewy, and packed with creamy sweetness? This white chocolate macadamia cookies recipe is your new go-to! At Just Cookies and Cakes, I’m sharing a classic Aussie-inspired treat perfect for afternoon tea or gifting. Watch the […]
Jump to Recipe This post is all about how to make the best Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies. Baking is more than just a culinary task; it’s a wonderful adventure that involves chemistry, creativity, and of course, a hefty dose of love. Today, we’re diving into the world of Cookies […]
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