Now this is what I call a proper pudding! Rich, indulgent, belly busting and totally delicious! I decided to do a switch-a-roo job on this classic pud and instead of making it raw or super healthy I simply switched a traditional all butter biscuit base for a dairy and gluten free biscuit base! I made … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cakes
Raw Mini Chocolate Orange Cheesecakes – Vegan MoFo 2014
Why hello again cheesecake!! I couldn’t resist sharing a few more flavour combinations, following on from my Raw Strawberry Cheesecake, I now present this Chocolate Orange Cheesecake. By following the simple steps you can transform any raw cheesecake and change up the flavours as you like them! The base is dates and some kind of nut … Continue reading
Raw Strawberry Cheesecake – Vegan MoFo 2014
I have been obsessed with raw puddings, including cheesecakes, for ages. I used to love normal cheesecake but it is not something I have been able to eat in a long time now. Since making this though I can’t stop thinking of different varieties of this raw version that I absolutely have to try haha! … Continue reading
Afternoon Tea part 2 – Simple Sweets! (Vegan MoFo)
The traditional cake at an afternoon tea is scones with cream and jam so I decided to start with those! I’ve actually never made scones before (especially vegan ones) so I searched through different scone recipes online and decided to make these delicious looking ‘Summery Scones’ from the brilliant blog “Emily Cooks Vegan“. I followed … Continue reading
Gluten Free Easter: Paleo Banana Muffins Recipe Review
As well as making a carrot cake for Scott’s mum I also made these amazing banana muffins for Scott’s dad. I chose another gluten free recipe because I didn’t want to contaminate the kitchen with flour but also because it is better for you. I imagine the cake and muffins will get shared around the … Continue reading
Gluten Free Easter: Nigella’s Carrot Cake Recipe Review
What is everyone doing this Easter holiday? Me and Scott are travelling up to the midlands (north of the Watford gap so I say we’re going up north 😉 but its technically the midlands!) to visit his family which I’m really looking forward too. I wanted to take something a bit more personal than the … Continue reading
Coconut, Cherry and Dark Chocolate Cake
I know it’s not the end of the month but today I made my own recipe of a cake and had to share it! I might try another of my ideas next week or I may call it a day on the cakes because I am having to visit the gym more frequently I absolutely … Continue reading
Blackberry Bakewell Cake (BBC Goodfood recipe): Friday Challenge!
I can’t believe I have gone from only making a very small handful of un successful cakes to now baking good cakes every week! Is it because I have more patience now to follow a recipe? or because I really want to learn this time? Whatever it is I am really enjoying it and have … Continue reading
Marbled Chocolate and Sponge cake: Friday Challenge
My Friday Challenge has become a bit of a Sunday Challenge. There is just something about baking, it feels more natural to bake a cake after a nice lazy sunday morning when your feeling relaxed and you have a day free from distractions. Also it feels more accepted to have a slice of cake…or two…on … Continue reading
Frosted Courgette and Lemon Cake (BBC Goodfood): Friday Challenge
I’ve once again dived into the foodie world of BBC Good Food to find some inspiring recipes for my Friday Challenge. I originally was going to make a Twix and Banana cake from a cookbook I have at home but my dad gave me a big bag of vegetables from his garden including some big courgettes … Continue reading