A celebrity chef has revealed her favourite way to use up overripe bananas – and it sounds mouthwatering. Nigella Lawson posted her recipe of the day on social media platform X, calling for those with a surplus of bananas that were turning brown. She shared the recipe for banoffee cheesecake, which she said came from … Read more
Making the perfect fudgy brownies aren’t as difficult to make as you think – not with this simple tip. Brownies are a favourite sweet treat for many Brits but getting them to taste as good as ones you might buy isn’t always easy. The best way to make your brownies extra fudgy is to add … Read more
Banana bread is a great dish to bake when you wish to make something tasty and simple, but you can make it even better by adding one extra ingredient to the batter. Mandy Rivers, a cook and founder of South Your Mouth, has tried out dozens of banana bread recipes throughout the years and discovered … Read more
A Victoria sponge cake has been a favourite in families for generations. Consisting of two light and airy vanilla cakes sandwiched together with jam and buttercream or whipped cream, the bake is delicious. Nigella’s recipe notes said: “This is the Victoria sponge I’ve been making for decades. “I don’t advise making this in advance, as … Read more
Mary Berry revealed her almond snowball recipe that makes 24 tasty biscuits to snack on. Only a handful of ingredients—all of which are common in any baker’s kitchen—are needed to make this recipe ready in as little as 30 minutes. Whether you are an amateur baker or more of a professional, these almond snowball biscuits … Read more
Mince pies are a traditional Christmas treat enjoyed thanks to their rich flavour, crumbly pastry and aromatic filling. Often packed full of dried fruits, homemade mince pies are much tastier than shop-bought ones. Mary Berry’s recipe notes on BBC Good Food said: “Mary Berry’s mince pies will win any Christmas get-together. “These Christmassy bites have … Read more
For some, a classic Christmas cake might feel too heavy, but Mary Berry has revealed a lighter version. Mary Berry’s light Christmas cake recipe is the perfect bake for the season, but the baker shared some key words of wisdom. “It is very, very important to drain and dry the pineapple well,” she said of … Read more
A Victoria sponge cake is popular for a reason, with two vanilla sponges sandwiched together with jam and cream in the middle. Despite being such a simple bake, it can be tweaked to taste, including changing the jam or opting for buttercream instead of fresh cream. Nigella’s recipe notes said: “This is the Victoria sponge … Read more
In today’s instalment of This Morning, presenters Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond invited author, gardener and baker Nancy Birtwhistle to talk about her Christmas cake, which she shared in her book Sizzle & Drizzle The Green Edition. During the conversation, Nancy, who won the fifth series of The Great British Bake Off in 2014, revealed … Read more
If you aren’t a fan of a super sweet cake topping, cream cheese frosting may be the ideal option for you. It’s sweet, rich and tangy which can be made as sweet as you want with the addition of icing sugar. It differs from buttercream because this topping is often only made with butter and … Read more
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