Or, as I like to think of it, simnel cake without the cake for those who don’t like fruitcake, but still want the utter excellentness that is marzipan at Easter. Making your own pastry is entirely optional and will save you an hour ish of making / chilling time (but it’s not hard to make).… Continue reading Simnel Slice
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Hot cross bun loaf
This bread is a-ma-zing, and seriously shouldn’t just be eaten at Easter – feel free to leave off the cross bit and just enjoy the buttery fruity loaf. Yes it takes a bit of effort and time to make, although the actual hands on time isn’t extensive or tricky at all, so I try to… Continue reading Hot cross bun loaf
Christmas cake
I absolutely love making our Christmas cake each year and have always used the same recipe, although this year I didn’t have any brandy so it’s flavoured with rum. And not just any rum mind you, it’s Don Papa rum so the cake has all kinds of vanilla, honey, and cinnamon flavours wafting around it.… Continue reading Christmas cake
