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How can you not fall in love with something called a Fairy Cake?\u0026nbsp; And when they are topped with glace cherries, so much the more!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA fairy cake is the name given to small buttery cakes in the UK.\u0026nbsp; They are generally much smaller than a cup cake and rather than a buttercream icing will have a simple thick sugar and water glaze.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThey are delightfully simple to make and are a great way to introduce children to the art of baking. Simple and very forgiving, and yes, very delicious!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicPTXMGYne2o0iUQJvaIc4x09Box2jCYxT6jWizX93BDIZOM1ZeiFXcifgTx1J5qKj0Mzo46tbyotW2STZF6gU6-QzyaITz5CYHMasxR-ELC0qC1SAGVONHhC1HEW4i0ZD5xSG_5jjx6IGWFvvFcHYBeLfiMHiclkIxJdPbVseB6HTSofNzT89UlKb\/s3734\/cover%20fairy%20cakes.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3442\" data-original-width=\"3734\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEicPTXMGYne2o0iUQJvaIc4x09Box2jCYxT6jWizX93BDIZOM1ZeiFXcifgTx1J5qKj0Mzo46tbyotW2STZF6gU6-QzyaITz5CYHMasxR-ELC0qC1SAGVONHhC1HEW4i0ZD5xSG_5jjx6IGWFvvFcHYBeLfiMHiclkIxJdPbVseB6HTSofNzT89UlKb\/w640-h590\/cover%20fairy%20cakes.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou just have to love the names that they give to their baked goods in the UK.\u0026nbsp; I used to love reading Enid Blyton stories when I was a child and a huge part of the appeal was the name of the food that the children ate in the books.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECherry Cakes, Crumpets, lashings of Ginger Beer, boiled sweeties, etc. it all sounded very exotic to me.\u0026nbsp; I wanted to experience all of it. Midnight feasts, picnics, tuck boxes and adventures. Sign me up!!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNSmvHfCGvrPclR7aiAqWh40ubdmZlc-4Y1FU0qeGNN76DBQiX7ME5R6RNW98CmfD75tiME4H_W5X-C6BF96ITqk7lvn4w_ZmLwpHIWSGR6FSl1z8ZA2XsZiHA70YzGka7p6AN4vzMOHmgz7In-Fw6XXjLKgoJxBsEEc1iqCsHV2dWTijConnX7Zju\/s3780\/book%20cover.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3524\" data-original-width=\"3780\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhNSmvHfCGvrPclR7aiAqWh40ubdmZlc-4Y1FU0qeGNN76DBQiX7ME5R6RNW98CmfD75tiME4H_W5X-C6BF96ITqk7lvn4w_ZmLwpHIWSGR6FSl1z8ZA2XsZiHA70YzGka7p6AN4vzMOHmgz7In-Fw6XXjLKgoJxBsEEc1iqCsHV2dWTijConnX7Zju\/w640-h596\/book%20cover.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis fairy cake recipe that I am sharing with you today comes from the cookery book entitled \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Vintage-Cakes-Heirloom-Recipes-Tremendously\/dp\/1440320748\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FGP8WNX0X6AT\u0026amp;keywords=Vintage+Cakes%2C+Jane+Brocket\u0026amp;qid=1685723305\u0026amp;sprefix=vintage+cakes%2C+jane+brocket%2Caps%2C122\u0026amp;sr=8-2\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVintage Cakes\u003C\/a\u003E, tremendously good cakes for sharing an giving, by Jane Brocket.\u0026nbsp; There are over 90 recipes in the book and I have enjoyed every one that I have baked thus far.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese fairy cakes were deemed good enough to be portrayed on the cover.\u0026nbsp; As you can see mine did not look all that different from the ones in the book!\u0026nbsp; That's one of mine sitting there on the cover just above the plate of cakes, covering the Victoria Sponge.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZazob3B_3_i0HuAi9Djqw8tht4oIpWE4eDgiMDYWCzV-3yTIVsIweJlLAwJB0JRd4bIdWWtuHBurVq5RuboYFgDvNyXXpkbLzJZ5djq3KZN7fdnKeKVSy7gHY5qhQgeVH-DvGOhYH8FGbKU9m4ClSze885bBd3A9-0HbBjZQ2-vYi-TyJkqbIkWGj\/s3998\/IMG_5916.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3196\" data-original-width=\"3998\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZazob3B_3_i0HuAi9Djqw8tht4oIpWE4eDgiMDYWCzV-3yTIVsIweJlLAwJB0JRd4bIdWWtuHBurVq5RuboYFgDvNyXXpkbLzJZ5djq3KZN7fdnKeKVSy7gHY5qhQgeVH-DvGOhYH8FGbKU9m4ClSze885bBd3A9-0HbBjZQ2-vYi-TyJkqbIkWGj\/w640-h512\/IMG_5916.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe photographs in the book are beautiful and the recipes are really well written. They are written by weight, which is a much more accurate method of baking in my opinion. I started baking by weight when I first moved to the UK.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAll recipes over there are done by weight.\u0026nbsp; I had to sink or swim and so I bought a set of scales and just\u0026nbsp; got stuck in to doing it. I still bake by weight, even though I am back in Canada. As I said, it is much more accurate.\u0026nbsp; The potential for error is very small.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor instance cup sizes can vary greatly.\u0026nbsp; Have you spooned your dry ingredients into the cup and leveled it off?\u0026nbsp; Or have you scooped the cup down into them. Those two things alone can make a huge difference, whereas a gram is always a gram is a gram.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENot all cups are created equally either. I have found differences in different kinds of measuring cups, etc. So now I weigh everything.\u0026nbsp; I have, however, provided cup measures for this recipe, as I do all my recipes. I try to make everything easier for all of my readers on both sides of the pond!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtmhPfg13UYfUA8jvEJ2-mY7J4X8XBDO31ee2vY2OSehZR3eXRV9GDh5HV7R5FWkiQaiG6FRuRjIjVgYFGpA6DyU0UjU4oZz7OLrOxx-YCiLe4tFQjKtWtCQcsY0_weEPzXrGHkM9VXJuh84wbGySy55gLcMecrMUQa2Og_eo71oALov8h7SpAmFLx\/s5184\/IMG_5918.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhtmhPfg13UYfUA8jvEJ2-mY7J4X8XBDO31ee2vY2OSehZR3eXRV9GDh5HV7R5FWkiQaiG6FRuRjIjVgYFGpA6DyU0UjU4oZz7OLrOxx-YCiLe4tFQjKtWtCQcsY0_weEPzXrGHkM9VXJuh84wbGySy55gLcMecrMUQa2Og_eo71oALov8h7SpAmFLx\/w640-h480\/IMG_5918.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE CHERRY TOPPED FAIRY CAKES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESimple baking cupboard ingredients. Wherever possible I have endeavored to provide adequate substitutions for anything that might be difficult to find.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the cakes:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup plus 2 tsp (125g) butter, softened\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2\/3 cup (125g) fine granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup (125g) self raising flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Efew drops vanilla extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 -2 TBS milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFor the finish:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup (130g) icing sugar, sifted\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/2 TBS water (as needed)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 glace cherries, washed, dried and halved\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj09mhBNnefHkcDeODu_BP6C3kYxcFY78Biq5Ya-ZSe50glGhPM45QECUQCjnZyOQu7pHpwsSsPfqYwAoZgPlA3BUVIGY_OG55ykOz_kn021Qgqj0ALc2yqqWGa9y0-CtFjtVMvwzE3DRl-Bdt7hRjB-JIhXBpdFnBr0cME3i68CcBcF6l3A35rZryO\/s5184\/IMG_5919.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj09mhBNnefHkcDeODu_BP6C3kYxcFY78Biq5Ya-ZSe50glGhPM45QECUQCjnZyOQu7pHpwsSsPfqYwAoZgPlA3BUVIGY_OG55ykOz_kn021Qgqj0ALc2yqqWGa9y0-CtFjtVMvwzE3DRl-Bdt7hRjB-JIhXBpdFnBr0cME3i68CcBcF6l3A35rZryO\/w640-h480\/IMG_5919.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe original recipe called for caster sugar, which is a fine granulated sugar. You can use regular granulated sugar so long as it is not really coarse. If it is coarse, it will be helpful to blitz it for a few seconds in a food processor to make it finer.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESelf rising flour is an ingredient that is very commonly asked for in British recipes. Self rising flour is a flour that has leavening already added to it.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt is very easy to make your own self rising flour.\u0026nbsp; I make my own, 3 or 4 cups worth a a time.\u0026nbsp; For every cup (140g) of flour, whisk in 1 1\/2 tsp baking powder and 1\/4 tsp of salt.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you cannot get glace cherries (which are candied cherries) you can use maraschino cherries. Just rinse them and dry them really well before using.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgWltIWrS1ZyrmXlTEOYygZBb5-M9Z0wzf-P8Wd9Bwf86I5N4wyC4dNVmDgsMNvTcbgxjE43ij9xqnPnyeTSwSUlGGi0Z7univUa0pEnIBVbqfpMJwBReRBcsEvoeaOQEHHI30pkOKNBQPUR4Mn2tRP4i8bvRViiWsNeuJhrwdJyCs14hxBA9gpfZa\/s4480\/IMG_5921.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3885\" data-original-width=\"4480\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjgWltIWrS1ZyrmXlTEOYygZBb5-M9Z0wzf-P8Wd9Bwf86I5N4wyC4dNVmDgsMNvTcbgxjE43ij9xqnPnyeTSwSUlGGi0Z7univUa0pEnIBVbqfpMJwBReRBcsEvoeaOQEHHI30pkOKNBQPUR4Mn2tRP4i8bvRViiWsNeuJhrwdJyCs14hxBA9gpfZa\/w640-h556\/IMG_5921.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; HOW TO MAKE CHERRY TOPPED FAIRY CAKES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese are some of the easiest cakes to make. That is why they are such a good thing to make which children.\u0026nbsp; Children love to bake and this is a very forgiving recipe.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/ gas mark 4. Line a 12 cup medium muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ECream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If it starts to curdle you can add a spoonful of the flour, but its not really necessary.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EStir in the flour, folding it in with a metal spoon until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and enough milk, as needed to give a soft dropping consistency.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESpoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling no more than 2\/3 full.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown on top. The tops should spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ERemove to a wire rack and cool slightly before removing from the tin completely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EOnce they are cold you can make the icing. Sift the sugar into a bowl. Whisk in the water a bit at a time until you have a smooth thick spreadable type of icing. Spread some on top of each fairy cake and top each with 1\/2 cherry.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ELeave to set the icing before serving. Delicious!\u0026nbsp; Store any leftovers in an airtight container.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhy8h68LSrXVqC8tVUKFdSjYzV8kRjxwzFJDNQoCeThpUW3Xxb2bGTbTUGu1sSNnWjLxAYHGQRXdqxzvspQMTXqXxzOmvbq3QEFKdZ85tXQ3vBKX49YpQWTTAD7Hau54qN97j_N7WVsl61TxKTFWjIuFBPafRWuti1zrVE_byMuG_gFK1L5A2_9GFoV\/s5184\/IMG_5923.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhy8h68LSrXVqC8tVUKFdSjYzV8kRjxwzFJDNQoCeThpUW3Xxb2bGTbTUGu1sSNnWjLxAYHGQRXdqxzvspQMTXqXxzOmvbq3QEFKdZ85tXQ3vBKX49YpQWTTAD7Hau54qN97j_N7WVsl61TxKTFWjIuFBPafRWuti1zrVE_byMuG_gFK1L5A2_9GFoV\/w640-h480\/IMG_5923.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThis is a very forgivable recipe and also a very adaptable recipe.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;You can tint the icing any color you\u0026nbsp; like with gel or paste food coloring. You can add sprinkles to the top rather than glace cherries.\u0026nbsp; They really do add a nice touch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EYou can use orange juice or lemon juice instead of water when making the icing to add a different depth of flavor to it. You may need to use a bit more icing sugar in that case and it may tint the icing a tiny bit so that it isn't pure white.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESugared flowers are really pretty on top of these and make them a beautiful addition for a tea party or a special picnic.\u0026nbsp; Children love cake sprinkles and candies when used to decorate the cakes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJ3B9ddPOTJN3LDlu3chCyPxTOqNRHh4j7GR2FL-vUZpD8-yrbb-fMNwrPRzdkFsDU8KcvtZh9CnHNkb0pYzL6kQlaykgGWLfWJIBvEsgoxD7678PjH3kLEIMWf5mee90uzlbRVtl_wknSPCcnCbOpqsnTmIbHB6D7vGYMeoLiK6T3ooJ_ADU9Pfor\/s4328\/IMG_5925.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3607\" data-original-width=\"4328\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhJ3B9ddPOTJN3LDlu3chCyPxTOqNRHh4j7GR2FL-vUZpD8-yrbb-fMNwrPRzdkFsDU8KcvtZh9CnHNkb0pYzL6kQlaykgGWLfWJIBvEsgoxD7678PjH3kLEIMWf5mee90uzlbRVtl_wknSPCcnCbOpqsnTmIbHB6D7vGYMeoLiK6T3ooJ_ADU9Pfor\/w640-h534\/IMG_5925.JPG\" title=\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThese are best eaten on the day, but will keep for a day or two in an airtight container in a dark cool place.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;They are great for children's parties, or picnics, and properly decorated, they are a beautiful addition to an afternoon tea party.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWith their buttery fluffy sponge texture and that lovely hint of sweet to the tops, they are fabulous when served with hot cups of tea, or glasses of milk, or cold glasses of lemonade!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe next time you are invited to a get-together bake a plate of these and watch everyone's eyes light up when you bring them in.\u0026nbsp; They delight children and adults alike!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome other small traditional bakes here in The English Kitchen that you might enjoy are:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/01\/queen-cakes.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EQUEEN CAKES\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - These lovely little cakes are traditionally baked for Mothering Sunday in March and were said to be a favorite of Queen Victoria.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;They are rich and buttery and studded with plenty of dried currants. You can also use chopped raisins if you can't get currants.\u0026nbsp; A dusting of icing sugar is the only adornment needed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/07\/how-to-make-snowball-in-july-scottish.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESCOTTISH SNOWBALL CAKES\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E - How can you not love something called a snowball cake!\u0026nbsp; Its impossible. Two buttery small cakes, sandwiched together with some jam.\u0026nbsp; The filled caked are then rolled in glace icing and coconut.\u0026nbsp; They look like little snowballs.\u0026nbsp; Delightfully delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2021\/02\/cupcake-madeleines.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECUPCAKE MADELEINES\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E -\u0026nbsp; These English Madeleine cakes are very different from their French counterpart. These buttery little cupcakes are brushed with warm jam and rolled in coconut.\u0026nbsp; A glace cherry half decorates the top of each.\u0026nbsp; They are the perfect teatime treat!\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiGOljsZpY91EnRGsSrLp0sLs_0t7kARZqvvjLJqPvyHaVQgGbMV-LgGgZPQJz0V8XqNlLG6uj2XZcExS4jlASvhK-RHU3NtQNpfyXrRPT_sNi7euZcsx0oR89igDscaJ1jmHn-ACH82JuivUy5eGqUugA1z0FvZsJI7qQoPN9P1GPc8FchIP9ERacx\/w640-h600\/best%20cover%20fairy%20cake.JPG\",\"name\":\"Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes\",\"prepTime\":\"PT10M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT20M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT30M\",\"yield\":\"12 small cakes\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"recipeIngredient\":[\"1\/2 cup plus 2 tsp (125g) butter, softened\",\"2\/3 cup (125g) fine granulated sugar\",\"2 large free range eggs\",\"1 cup (125g) self raising flour\",\"few drops vanilla extract\",\"1 -2 TBS milk\",\"1 cup (130g) icing sugar, sifted\",\"2 1\/2 TBS water (as needed)\",\"6 glace cherries, washed, dried and halved\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"Preheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/ gas mark 4. Line a 12 cup medium muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.\",\"Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If it starts to curdle you can add a spoonful of the flour, but its not really necessary.\",\"Stir in the flour, folding it in with a metal spoon until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and enough milk, as needed to give a soft dropping consistency.\",\"Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling no more than 2\/3 full.\",\"Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown on top. The tops should spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.\",\"Remove to a wire rack and cool slightly before removing from the tin completely.\",\"Once they are cold you can make the icing. Sift the sugar into a bowl. Whisk in the water a bit at a time until you have a smooth thick spreadable type of icing. Spread some on top of each fairy cake and top each with 1\/2 cherry.\",\"Leave to set the icing before serving. 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I am really looking forward to it.\u0026nbsp; This is something we have been talking about for quite a while now.\u0026nbsp; I am happy that we have finally gotten to a point with this virus that we can do that.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBefore I moved back to Canada, Eileen had saved enough money to fly over to the UK to visit me. She had bought tickets for both her and her brother to come over in April of 2020 but alas Covid happened and the trip did not.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgqolq5W7f3yd0byf5nh2qtFLQc9pB93y10Z-Vcs-K9l4ooYCXihbh-eV5Acud2IlKh1seU5xMmqg3ShXk7MGd1BVQqF1r_Qbh-ZQLOVvSKateQ-ySy_7StSBRHtj1SRrXEgjqVPbaDUO6XYq7ss3sfIqz8xtLhgZmbfFoC---1Zr07jWz6qpps4Pcp=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgqolq5W7f3yd0byf5nh2qtFLQc9pB93y10Z-Vcs-K9l4ooYCXihbh-eV5Acud2IlKh1seU5xMmqg3ShXk7MGd1BVQqF1r_Qbh-ZQLOVvSKateQ-ySy_7StSBRHtj1SRrXEgjqVPbaDUO6XYq7ss3sfIqz8xtLhgZmbfFoC---1Zr07jWz6qpps4Pcp=w640-h480\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd then I returned to Canada later that year for good and Covid was still raging, so we were still limited in the contact that we could have with each other as she was not considered to be a part of my family bubble which included my father, sister and brother in law.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe have had a few get togethers but not many over this past year. Its sad really but I know most families have been in the same position.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAdmittedly I am nervous about her coming here overnight when I really think about it. I am hoping we will be okay. We've both been vaccinated and boostered, but still, there is that niggling doubt as to whether we will truly be safe or not.\u0026nbsp; I am working really hard to overcome those feelings. Things are opening up a great deal now and so we should be safe-ish.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSGLL6azr0lsqV5Ih4WF70zMzYbTS2w5W4giadaoEuLnX1Mtr4dEupjPDhBORNnrTKomfP8tvbkWpw62_QifaveXJvvOM5btTydmoBHpvikAUAarWBMb_k4utgtmdj0eIAnmgpH3H5Sc6-GICF7YE6qoBTyMA_cXHqwHR4y1PSTEjZZLi7iUZNRk35=s499\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"499\" data-original-width=\"373\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgSGLL6azr0lsqV5Ih4WF70zMzYbTS2w5W4giadaoEuLnX1Mtr4dEupjPDhBORNnrTKomfP8tvbkWpw62_QifaveXJvvOM5btTydmoBHpvikAUAarWBMb_k4utgtmdj0eIAnmgpH3H5Sc6-GICF7YE6qoBTyMA_cXHqwHR4y1PSTEjZZLi7iUZNRk35=w299-h400\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"299\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI wanted to make us something special to celebrate this time we are going to spend together and we had always talked about having a tea party. I won't be able to do that today, but I was able to make some Butterfly Cakes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe recipe comes from a cookbook I have entitled The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook.\u0026nbsp; I thought it quite fitting, and we will probably enjoy a hot cuppa with one or two of these after she gets here!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgxLVvV-xeJOGWEoM2mzcscY4lSwZ3Je608h9YW0f3Nj_AVaURsHUHkXKAs7TweUhf9V46ynX2Wol7IpRq4MmIAyuGGIai-rSalOPhEzZxXzqMbC0qGsrXtkFJhjLxlIEb0lrQ5QcpPl_bRyLHNlmV2eJIA8KaqrW3Tr5CmZalowq7yaZnTL42yPhCE=s5184\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3888\" data-original-width=\"5184\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgxLVvV-xeJOGWEoM2mzcscY4lSwZ3Je608h9YW0f3Nj_AVaURsHUHkXKAs7TweUhf9V46ynX2Wol7IpRq4MmIAyuGGIai-rSalOPhEzZxXzqMbC0qGsrXtkFJhjLxlIEb0lrQ5QcpPl_bRyLHNlmV2eJIA8KaqrW3Tr5CmZalowq7yaZnTL42yPhCE=w640-h480\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI am sure you are asking yourself, what is a Butterfly Cake when its not at home?\u0026nbsp; To put it simply, it is the posh British cousin of the American Cupcake!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESmall individual cakes topped with a buttercream or whipped cream and a dab of jam, with some cut cake placed on top in a way as to duplicate a butterfly's wings.\u0026nbsp; I will tell you exactly how to do this!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiSZINnhoxyZVPwpjwuf45i2arbdsiQPYqFCGPaLLvp_idd-oYVUMEiF0afinf1lMD62aqnPxpX6NbiiC0mMknwKBwDcdfck05ClraVmF_HZ9ndNkcc_fVdn0CsPIpN3jSzCH1B6_PKDbfCqdb9L_Ggq4VI6Jk5FqzM-2aXAS3WhLbzTHznqGBpsgWf=s4082\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3626\" data-original-width=\"4082\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiSZINnhoxyZVPwpjwuf45i2arbdsiQPYqFCGPaLLvp_idd-oYVUMEiF0afinf1lMD62aqnPxpX6NbiiC0mMknwKBwDcdfck05ClraVmF_HZ9ndNkcc_fVdn0CsPIpN3jSzCH1B6_PKDbfCqdb9L_Ggq4VI6Jk5FqzM-2aXAS3WhLbzTHznqGBpsgWf=w640-h568\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BUTTERFLY CAKES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI can assure you, no butterflies were hurt in the making of these delicious cakes or will be hurt in the eating of them!!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 2\/3 cups(215g) plain all purpose flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/4 tsp baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (115g) butter, room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 large free range eggs, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp pure vanilla extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120ml) milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\" style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETo top:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120ml) whipping beaten until stiff with 1 TBS of icing sugar\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003EOR\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E1 cup of vanilla buttercream icing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS of strawberry or raspberry jam\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eadditional icing sugar to dust\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjsbH4Uo-uUPhbYixFOjM9vAXNdCWeHwIseb0VlHUsZZCB7k2B-esOMP6308xA_Qpyt3llIYwB7e9zpKyFhLv_BuN3TcIYGLHrKfcHnX3MWtr-GnQDhQtRfuYXjwSslNwDmq40wvBukIeReU-Pn1uf2ONmWzeWIGr0G2DYA-8ZO9DqPV2swZd85ll6_=s3538\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3246\" data-original-width=\"3538\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjsbH4Uo-uUPhbYixFOjM9vAXNdCWeHwIseb0VlHUsZZCB7k2B-esOMP6308xA_Qpyt3llIYwB7e9zpKyFhLv_BuN3TcIYGLHrKfcHnX3MWtr-GnQDhQtRfuYXjwSslNwDmq40wvBukIeReU-Pn1uf2ONmWzeWIGr0G2DYA-8ZO9DqPV2swZd85ll6_=w640-h588\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can use unsalted butter if you wish, but it was not specified in the recipe. I basically only keep lightly salted butter in my home.\u0026nbsp; If you are worried about the salt content, by all means cut back on the amount of salt required in the recipe.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can use either stiffly whipped sweetened cream to decorate these cakes, or vanilla buttercream frosting. Either homemade or readymade.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI used a small pot of strawberry jam. One small pot was enough to decorate all the cakes.\u0026nbsp; Bonne Maman.\u0026nbsp; I love this jam.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhOMTm__bkpPlupIPwHE4VFryqh70z45GQ7y_BAm3dt-oLnIOjSdWh31u_fUyo-67hODyR7eEUUWVOX29DL70hNR7MUCLJ0BHEyBraENST5Ly11yaaROLbuaUvu3oFlsDFTfq7IeQ2j9ac8R05D86DruqUAQYQ8vyZxhuPfaqz_34cbm8Zbx-QKPcYt=s2647\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2168\" data-original-width=\"2647\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhOMTm__bkpPlupIPwHE4VFryqh70z45GQ7y_BAm3dt-oLnIOjSdWh31u_fUyo-67hODyR7eEUUWVOX29DL70hNR7MUCLJ0BHEyBraENST5Ly11yaaROLbuaUvu3oFlsDFTfq7IeQ2j9ac8R05D86DruqUAQYQ8vyZxhuPfaqz_34cbm8Zbx-QKPcYt=w640-h524\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHOW TO MAKE BUTTERFLY CAKES\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou might be tempted to think that making these lovely little cakes is a bit complicated, but I can tell you right now that nothing could be easier.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo cute and then so easy to do.\u0026nbsp; Trust me on this.\u0026nbsp; You will begin by mixing and baking the cakes. You will need a medium muffin tin for this.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEghuCJkHcxvbOBFEQVsPrN6P8tyOC6zJWKqr9cX8X2Spg9FMI9G1pQz1OimSUEPh2Ov0XUKunzqmo233YHDDdXt_LV5vymgJqUAdU8at3aHIhEQQhMKTPIgFfh6op44Hf87d9esLKkiDZ0eSnAuJ3SmhBAI70eF8PKpYeJVZiKW4Hfc8zn9kYUhbdTr=s4369\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3600\" data-original-width=\"4369\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEghuCJkHcxvbOBFEQVsPrN6P8tyOC6zJWKqr9cX8X2Spg9FMI9G1pQz1OimSUEPh2Ov0XUKunzqmo233YHDDdXt_LV5vymgJqUAdU8at3aHIhEQQhMKTPIgFfh6op44Hf87d9esLKkiDZ0eSnAuJ3SmhBAI70eF8PKpYeJVZiKW4Hfc8zn9kYUhbdTr=w640-h528\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/ gas mark 4. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EBeat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Beat in the sugar at medium high until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003EBeat in the eggs, at medium speed, one at a time, stopping to scrape the bowl occasionally. Add the vanilla with the final egg. Beat until well combined.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhS98PyBgVgw-MrTJBHk4SkZ_-hccHL9ylAh7888KYL1tV9KeKOxH-59lNYtBxUrZwx00FjKLIL1Shvd5qzRIRfyjUc1v1CNpqONVe_Bxv8jm3uDVfeTYt4lqI5yzI_TGLQUzPspzxgWT6umws7wfLAuaU53KtcyqT2BioF1m8rA1IzZwhXz1NNm68r=s4169\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3560\" data-original-width=\"4169\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhS98PyBgVgw-MrTJBHk4SkZ_-hccHL9ylAh7888KYL1tV9KeKOxH-59lNYtBxUrZwx00FjKLIL1Shvd5qzRIRfyjUc1v1CNpqONVe_Bxv8jm3uDVfeTYt4lqI5yzI_TGLQUzPspzxgWT6umws7wfLAuaU53KtcyqT2BioF1m8rA1IzZwhXz1NNm68r=w640-h546\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EAdd the flour, half at a time, alternating with the milk on low speed, just until blended evenly. Divide between the lined muffin cups.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EBake for 17 to 19 minutes until well risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Leave to cool in the muffin tin on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out of the tin and onto the wire rack to cool completely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EPrepare your whipped cream or buttercream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjCiMNiniBawhL0r00jrQm5w-1Xig1jEUsLwER0NMtRq9eTN_6fjfc7wd3O38qZi-h715CM7U-wpacHYPyb12gMsGMAJI_nPFj91QztIm7PHBQlHKQwtggKZ45GBiHkW7L3oXYLWdbdY1e5SSzLkWUIP4NGn2vDVm2EAVX4MZophAi4P8CMGSpE9__c=s2000\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"2000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjCiMNiniBawhL0r00jrQm5w-1Xig1jEUsLwER0NMtRq9eTN_6fjfc7wd3O38qZi-h715CM7U-wpacHYPyb12gMsGMAJI_nPFj91QztIm7PHBQlHKQwtggKZ45GBiHkW7L3oXYLWdbdY1e5SSzLkWUIP4NGn2vDVm2EAVX4MZophAi4P8CMGSpE9__c=w640-h640\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EUsing a serrated knife cut off the domed top of each cupcake. Cut the domed top in half crosswise to form two half moons.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ESpoon or pipe some of the whipped cream or butter cream onto the center of each cupcake. Put a small dollop of jam onto the center of the whipped cream or buttercream.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003EGently push \"wings\" cut side down and at a slight angle into the cream\/buttercream, positioning them on either side of the jam.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003ELightly dust the tops with icing sugar if desired.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgog_uYJAL3lxKe-qwoHRb_hNnlOOk7wWmHvAr1GbpPUzyzIsCwGNERiJb4zDfVkudxhyPQiCEL-dhB3wsaSvWhyH6DIAF_Mw9d1dJAzeMXo58efHTDClZiqZS33QM_Zs8CSUFtC4aVP59YOX_NzbAeP-syfU6Q08Rh52xJZwcYs5PqLXIeS0U_7SOn=s2676\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2437\" data-original-width=\"2676\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgog_uYJAL3lxKe-qwoHRb_hNnlOOk7wWmHvAr1GbpPUzyzIsCwGNERiJb4zDfVkudxhyPQiCEL-dhB3wsaSvWhyH6DIAF_Mw9d1dJAzeMXo58efHTDClZiqZS33QM_Zs8CSUFtC4aVP59YOX_NzbAeP-syfU6Q08Rh52xJZwcYs5PqLXIeS0U_7SOn=w640-h582\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd that's it!\u0026nbsp; Your Butterfly Cakes are ready to serve.\u0026nbsp; If you use whipped cream on them, obviously they will only be good on the day and best put together just prior to serving.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe use of buttercream means that you can make them a bit ahead of time and any that are not eaten can be safely stored in an airtight container.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhljzh698J3yyuIZOOJpRzLuOI9eRvrDsBiNueB0Mu8xDo0_Ehzyr7gQ_rlcmDEALMRDAcBb6ZJpblMxgSeEFI4tGoiLMRrDW9Uyr1j5zi7JPsmFpHDsxYpQPYHfjKFzHuCPgRoUuDm442bgNpX1-gVws_bKD5cCyIo5sp0RmXx9mlyoOM1aotTzaRV=s3393\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Butterfly Cakes\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2996\" data-original-width=\"3393\" height=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhljzh698J3yyuIZOOJpRzLuOI9eRvrDsBiNueB0Mu8xDo0_Ehzyr7gQ_rlcmDEALMRDAcBb6ZJpblMxgSeEFI4tGoiLMRrDW9Uyr1j5zi7JPsmFpHDsxYpQPYHfjKFzHuCPgRoUuDm442bgNpX1-gVws_bKD5cCyIo5sp0RmXx9mlyoOM1aotTzaRV=w640-h566\" title=\"Butterfly Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI really hope that my girl enjoys these. I can't wait to see her face when I bring them out!\u0026nbsp; These are perfect for afternoon tea, but also great for children's parties.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love that they are delicious and yet so simple to make!\u0026nbsp; I think you will too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \n\n\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg1wPqwbsz8aseQyakaCY8yop_b4XCLjZvXi8V09yllG4GewsaA2frp6bF3729UNVFDmSzpK1KMFlsR4SLHyO94561T35mPtmsEC0qmYq84UW_MXw62I7hBWOz1yrUtep8ow-p6773GKpUAJq7tLDikUgAil8Be4avLKqpFWlfUL8fG4SDCdXNgiyRX=w640-h560\",\"name\":\"Butterfly Cakes\",\"prepTime\":\"PT15M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT17M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT32M\",\"description\":\"The Posher British cousin of the North American Cupcake. 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How can you not love something called a Butterfly Cake!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 2\/3 cups(215g) plain all purpose flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/4 tsp baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (115g) butter, room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 large free range eggs, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp pure vanilla extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120ml) milk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003ETo top:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120ml) whipping beaten until stiff with 1 TBS of icing sugar \u003Cem\u003EOR \u003C\/em\u003E1 cup of vanilla buttercream icing\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS of strawberry or raspberry jam\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eadditional icing sugar to dust\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col class=\"ccm-section-items\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreheat the oven to 350*F\/180*C\/ gas mark 4. 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Cinnamon and nutmeg for the most part, but a touch of cloves and ground ginger.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zi7RKrdTiP0\/X3cinMWivSI\/AAAAAAADD8I\/bhNhNKvZCQ8yerxkxok_Y8Jjpqf5Y6v3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6810.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1891\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zi7RKrdTiP0\/X3cinMWivSI\/AAAAAAADD8I\/bhNhNKvZCQ8yerxkxok_Y8Jjpqf5Y6v3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h590\/IMG_6810.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Once baked they are coated with melted butter. They are then rolled in a spiced sugar to give them a lovely crunchy coating.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAgain the spices are nutmeg and cinnamon.\u0026nbsp; Very nice I have to say.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f92iW0Ccae0\/X3cirZ8t_vI\/AAAAAAADD8M\/49sJLZewFBIf0SjJkm3zAh2u3R8xl-VHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6811.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1656\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f92iW0Ccae0\/X3cirZ8t_vI\/AAAAAAADD8M\/49sJLZewFBIf0SjJkm3zAh2u3R8xl-VHQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h518\/IMG_6811.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI chose to fill them with a cream cheese frosting.\u0026nbsp; You don't need a filling that is overly sweet when you have all that sugar on the outsides.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou want something which is rich and luxurious, but not too sugary. This fits the bill perfectly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O3YpJIpm12c\/X3cimyJwcFI\/AAAAAAADD8E\/7xEu3rHzHFItBgLXIZ6pKOB85t9Lp7YBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6813.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1665\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-O3YpJIpm12c\/X3cimyJwcFI\/AAAAAAADD8E\/7xEu3rHzHFItBgLXIZ6pKOB85t9Lp7YBgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h520\/IMG_6813.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI used my whoopie pie pan to bake these.\u0026nbsp; I have to say I am not always very happy with the way they come out using this pan.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI always end up having to trim the edges. They look alright, but not quite as they would just baked on parchment paper on a baking sheet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PIsyxtvr7QY\/X3ci2c5mieI\/AAAAAAADD8Q\/MO3eO63Q8Lg_qV-9oFd-QhMpLL2-5_OSACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6814.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1741\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PIsyxtvr7QY\/X3ci2c5mieI\/AAAAAAADD8Q\/MO3eO63Q8Lg_qV-9oFd-QhMpLL2-5_OSACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h544\/IMG_6814.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI ended up having to bake these twice.\u0026nbsp; I was much happier with my first set of photos. I thought I had taken them off the camera onto my photo editing program.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI am pretty sure I had, because I then deleted them from off my camera card. So today when I went to edit them, uh oh\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; no photos.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; margin-left: 120px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkKeJwfoiFc\/X3ci42JU5KI\/AAAAAAADD8c\/vkeSJiqIVBY9balzbcwASbkNDRs6FyeEQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6815.JPG\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1536\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkKeJwfoiFc\/X3ci42JU5KI\/AAAAAAADD8c\/vkeSJiqIVBY9balzbcwASbkNDRs6FyeEQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h480\/IMG_6815.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd so I had to bake them all over again today! Not a hardship really. These are so good. In fact they are amazingly delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnd so today I now have more to give them away. I don't think my next door neighbour will mind.\u0026nbsp; She is usually the recipient of my baked things.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mi5HfEFk1xk\/X3cjDlyt8PI\/AAAAAAADD8k\/ByXoY4ukltgNsMk8iar2tvQSO6llCd1tACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6817.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1685\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mi5HfEFk1xk\/X3cjDlyt8PI\/AAAAAAADD8k\/ByXoY4ukltgNsMk8iar2tvQSO6llCd1tACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h526\/IMG_6817.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EShe doesn't mind one bit.\u0026nbsp; Happy to say. She has been very good to us over this lockdown.\u0026nbsp; Always bringing us over bread and milk and she would bring us anything else we needed as well.\u0026nbsp; I try not to ask her for anything because I don't like putting her out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBut I do share my baked goodies with her as a thank you. She is always very happy when I sent a plate of something over.\u0026nbsp; She will get these today.\u0026nbsp; My friend Tina got them yesterday.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lz2H1jHg4U\/X3cjHKqCwcI\/AAAAAAADD8s\/CPBcjudwaAIkUMavNS4VSJ4DVX_3sbPQACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6819.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1827\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7lz2H1jHg4U\/X3cjHKqCwcI\/AAAAAAADD8s\/CPBcjudwaAIkUMavNS4VSJ4DVX_3sbPQACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h570\/IMG_6819.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI can tell you nobody has ever complained! They are always very happy when I bring them a treat.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThey say joy shared is doubled.\u0026nbsp; I have to say that baking shared is joy shared. Its a simple thing and means a lot to people to know you care enough to share with them little treats like these.\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W6AwmZ1CwB8\/X3cjQMETIzI\/AAAAAAADD88\/xJSE_DCYViYiLUe3PcV17jeqY936YHHQgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6821.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CeKF9VErig0\/X3coZf5AE1I\/AAAAAAADD-A\/vxXJ4b7DsWsA0DpVOCr9m7mazYJMn1VYACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6822.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1667\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CeKF9VErig0\/X3coZf5AE1I\/AAAAAAADD-A\/vxXJ4b7DsWsA0DpVOCr9m7mazYJMn1VYACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h520\/IMG_6822.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBack in the 1990's when my kids were growing up I used to make them \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/03\/whoopie-pies.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChocolate Whoopie Pies\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. They loved them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOne year I entered them in the county fair where I lived.\u0026nbsp; My sister also entered the same recipe in her local county fair.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQhwueaVFfQ\/X3cjVRCJMCI\/AAAAAAADD9A\/NTKCUBBvin4aaJfZTQ0mwDhePMtPOt9GgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6823.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNnYakRWyEA\/X3coOqrexNI\/AAAAAAADD98\/RmJniA_Ahf01FlnK4iUE8PtokR1X9MY0wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6824.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1518\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yNnYakRWyEA\/X3coOqrexNI\/AAAAAAADD98\/RmJniA_Ahf01FlnK4iUE8PtokR1X9MY0wCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h474\/IMG_6824.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBelieve it or not, we both won blue Ribbons.\u0026nbsp; Mine in Meaford, Ontario. My sister in West Lorne. We were both quite proud of our ribbons I have to say.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd the best part was that we had won them the same year at the same time with the same recipe.\u0026nbsp; I just love it when my sister and I have a shared experience like that. Like I said a joy shared is a joy doubled!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sl3no9dAefs\/X3cjjsfm-4I\/AAAAAAADD9U\/BjRt5NSb-UEB0VNK2iNZerAKKDYlNjRrQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/IMG_6827.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1703\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sl3no9dAefs\/X3cjjsfm-4I\/AAAAAAADD9U\/BjRt5NSb-UEB0VNK2iNZerAKKDYlNjRrQCLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h532\/IMG_6827.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnyways, I do hope that you will bake these and then enjoy them.\u0026nbsp; They really are very good. Scrumdiddlyumptious I have to say.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EScrumpdiddlyumptious and incredibly moreish!\u0026nbsp; Trust me. Have I ever lied before? 👍👍👍\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E \n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003Cscript class=\"ccm-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--rvnRluMsbQ\/X3cjsRqX6nI\/AAAAAAADD9k\/mYuPjy4A7RgFMamJ3wdqnik4GUVBnH5GACLcBGAsYHQ\/s2048\/cover%2Bwhoopie%2Bpies.JPG\",\"name\":\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\",\"prepTime\":\"PT15M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT25M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT40M\",\"description\":\"Tis the season for all things apple and spice! These are truly lush despite my poor photography!\",\"yield\":\"12 Pies\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Marie Rayner\"},\"video\":null,\"recipeIngredient\":[\"2 cups (480ml) sweet apple cider or cloudy apple juice\",\"2 cups (280g) all purpose (plain) flour\",\"1 1\/2 tsp baking soda\",\"1 tsp ground cinnamon\",\"1 tsp ground nutmeg\",\"pinch each powdered cloves and ginger\",\"1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\",\"1\/2 cup (120g) butter\",\"1 cup (200g) soft light brown sugar packed\",\"1 large free range egg\",\"1 tsp vanilla\",\"1\/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk\",\"2 1\/2 TBS butter, at room temperature\",\"4 TBS full fat cream cheese, at room temperature\",\"few drops vanilla\",\"1 cup (130g)  sifted icing sugar to give you the right consistency\",\"3\/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar\",\"1 TBS ground cinnamon\",\"1 TBS ground nutmeg\",\"4 TBS melted butter\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[\"You will need to reduce the apple juice before beginning.  Put it into a very large beaker and cook it on high in the microwave for 15 minutes until it reduces to 1\/2 cup (120ml). (Alternately you can do this in a saucepan on the stove, boiling it for abou 10 minutes.)  Set aside to cool.\",\"Preheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/gas mark 4. Line two baking sheets with baking paper, or spray two non-stick whoopie pie pans really well with baking spray.  Set aside.\",\"Sift the flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt together in a bowl.\",\"Cream the butter and brown sugar together in another bowl until light and well combined.  Beat in the egg ad vanilla.  Mix on low speed with an eletric mixer while alternately adding the buttermilk, flour and reduced apple juice. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.\",\"Spoon heaping dessert-spoonfuls (about 1\/4 cup) of the batter into the holes of your whoopie pie tins or roughly 3 inches apart on your lined baking sheets.\",\"Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the centre of one should come out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.\",\"Mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl. Brush the top of each whoopie pie cake with some melted butter and then roll it in the sugar mixture to coat. Set aside until all are done.\",\"Beat all of the icing ingredients together until smooth and creamy.  Sandwich two sugar coated cakes together with some of the icing, spreading it on the flat side of one and topping with the flat side of the other.\",\"Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.  You can wrap each one individually in plastic cling film if you wish.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"205\" data-ccmcardnum=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003EApple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Ca class=\"ccm-printbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/p\/print.html?em=nzirvzorxvqlzm^^zlo.xln\u0026amp;cardid=205\u0026amp;cardnum=3\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"this.href = this.href + \u0026quot;\u0026amp;url=\u0026quot; + location.href;ccmpr(this);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--rvnRluMsbQ\/X3cjsRqX6nI\/AAAAAAADD9k\/mYuPjy4A7RgFMamJ3wdqnik4GUVBnH5GACLcBGAsYHQ\/w640-h456\/cover%2Bwhoopie%2Bpies.JPG\" title=\"Apple Cider Donut Whoopie Pies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E12 Pies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: 15 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: 25 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: 40 Min\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003ETis the season for all things apple and spice! These are truly lush despite my poor photography!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the cakes:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 cups (480ml) sweet apple cider or cloudy apple juice\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 cups (280g) all purpose (plain) flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp ground nutmeg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epinch each powdered cloves and ginger\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 tsp fine sea salt\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120g) butter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup (200g) soft light brown sugar packed\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 large free range egg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 tsp vanilla\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EFor the cream cheese filling:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 1\/2 TBS butter, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4 TBS full fat cream cheese, at room temperature\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Efew drops vanilla\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup (130g)\u0026nbsp; sifted icing sugar to give you the right consistency\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-title\"\u003EYou will also need:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3\/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 TBS ground nutmeg\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E4 TBS melted butter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003EInstructions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou will need to reduce the apple juice before beginning.\u0026nbsp; Put it into a very large beaker and cook it on high in the microwave for 15 minutes until it reduces to 1\/2 cup (120ml). (Alternately you can do this in a saucepan on the stove, boiling it for abou 10 minutes.)\u0026nbsp; Set aside to cool.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/gas mark 4. Line two baking sheets with baking paper, or spray two non-stick whoopie pie pans really well with baking spray.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESift the flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt together in a bowl.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECream the butter and brown sugar together in another bowl until light and well combined.\u0026nbsp; Beat in the egg ad vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Mix on low speed with an eletric mixer while alternately adding the buttermilk, flour and reduced apple juice. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpoon heaping dessert-spoonfuls (about 1\/4 cup) of the batter into the holes of your whoopie pie tins or roughly 3 inches apart on your lined baking sheets.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBake for 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the centre of one should come out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMix the granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together in a bowl. Brush the top of each whoopie pie cake with some melted butter and then roll it in the sugar mixture to coat. Set aside until all are done.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBeat all of the icing ingredients together until smooth and creamy.\u0026nbsp; Sandwich two sugar coated cakes together with some of the icing, spreading it on the flat side of one and topping with the flat side of the other.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStore in an airtight container until ready to serve.\u0026nbsp; You can wrap each one individually in plastic cling film if you wish.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-instagram-credit ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-instagram-icon\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch5\u003EDid you make this recipe?\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETag \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marierayner5530\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@marierayner5530\u003C\/a\u003E on instagram and hashtag it #EnglishKitchen\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-credit ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003ECreated 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It is the single recipe which inspired me to want to buy her cookbook, and I have to say, I fell in love at first bite!!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis recipe today I am showing is inspired by one I found in the Hamlyn book 200 cakes and bakes for a raspberry and coconut version.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqBcs_jPpXc\/WyyjWXxSP7I\/AAAAAAAB9fg\/r41RVg4JWV08mlK0faMoxIKZbVSP7hgNACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Best%2BCover%2BFriand.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1559\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqBcs_jPpXc\/WyyjWXxSP7I\/AAAAAAAB9fg\/r41RVg4JWV08mlK0faMoxIKZbVSP7hgNACLcBGAs\/w640-h621\/Best%2BCover%2BFriand.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt only makes 9 versus 18 and is every bit as delicious as Katie's.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I chose it because not only does it make fewer which is much more realistic in my tiny kitchen\/home\/family.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt also uses fewer egg whites, which means I have fewer egg yolks to dispose of. (Spaghetti carbonara is the perfect way to use these up by the way!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8YJJczWaM0\/WyyjVqgeHuI\/AAAAAAAB9fY\/enEEDTaDnB09ZJcrKAu606U1SE3ZvjV-gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Cover%2Bfriand.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1586\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-M8YJJczWaM0\/WyyjVqgeHuI\/AAAAAAAB9fY\/enEEDTaDnB09ZJcrKAu606U1SE3ZvjV-gCLcBGAs\/w640-h634\/Cover%2Bfriand.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nToday I have decided to use blueberries in the cakes, as well as finely grated lime zest . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBlueberries, coconut and lime are a beautiful trinity of flavours and textures.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cakes are just gorgeous . . . delicious flavours\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and the texture of the cake is just beautiful . . .\u0026nbsp; with crisp buttery edges\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and a light crumb that almost floats away . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WewsJKtg1OQ\/WyyjbFdxw8I\/AAAAAAAB9fs\/dbqRc_nwAUMs9ZwB3LmTY1o6FernTbR-wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9502.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"989\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WewsJKtg1OQ\/WyyjbFdxw8I\/AAAAAAAB9fs\/dbqRc_nwAUMs9ZwB3LmTY1o6FernTbR-wCLcBGAs\/w640-h394\/DSCN9502.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut again, that is not all as they are also a tiny bit chewy . . .\u0026nbsp; almost in a macaroon kind of a way, if you know what I mean.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tv3p1Pdxzrg\/Wyyjcx72bMI\/AAAAAAAB9fw\/fG30--uhPGQ3NBiMpRhnNNS4BkVzL_wZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9503.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1599\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tv3p1Pdxzrg\/Wyyjcx72bMI\/AAAAAAAB9fw\/fG30--uhPGQ3NBiMpRhnNNS4BkVzL_wZQCLcBGAs\/w637-h640\/DSCN9503.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"637\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI also think they are very pretty, and would work well on the tea table . . . impossible to resist . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I think you could replace the blueberries with\u0026nbsp; any fruit\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; chopped fresh apricots would be lovely, especially if you replaced the coconut with an equivalent amount of finely chopped toasted pistachio nuts\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; mmmm . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn that case, I would also add ground cardamom, just a pinch and leave out the lime zest.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dlouW_Y2PG8\/WyyjemKHcfI\/AAAAAAAB9f4\/tM3XFuM2sXcGkGj7jsWu6xAqGT_Sqo7uwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9505.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1592\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dlouW_Y2PG8\/WyyjemKHcfI\/AAAAAAAB9f4\/tM3XFuM2sXcGkGj7jsWu6xAqGT_Sqo7uwCLcBGAs\/w640-h635\/DSCN9505.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nNo need to worry if you don't have a friand pan.\u0026nbsp; A friand pan is a baking tin like a muffin tin except that the holes are oval in shape, which gives you the traditional oval cakes . . .\u0026nbsp; but if you don't have one, feel free to use a medium muffin tin. They will still bake up beautifully.\u0026nbsp; My friand tin only has six holes and I always use 3 muffin cups to make up the lot.\u0026nbsp; Not a problem.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--XZfyeyyuhQ\/WyyjgySKNsI\/AAAAAAAB9gA\/olElfdegFCwUbteU_P2gQoLqTSKlV3kuwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9506.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1509\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--XZfyeyyuhQ\/WyyjgySKNsI\/AAAAAAAB9gA\/olElfdegFCwUbteU_P2gQoLqTSKlV3kuwCLcBGAs\/w400-h376\/DSCN9506.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese cakes are so beautiful and light they almost float\u0026nbsp; . . . like an angel's wings\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9YSRSrrxUQ\/WyyjgNvbD7I\/AAAAAAAB9f8\/sLOu_orDnuEZuvynR2bE5zcpgqZCc0wNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9508.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1370\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-d9YSRSrrxUQ\/WyyjgNvbD7I\/AAAAAAAB9f8\/sLOu_orDnuEZuvynR2bE5zcpgqZCc0wNwCLcBGAs\/w640-h547\/DSCN9508.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really think you are going to also fall in love . . . really\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KcRqq9jDnI8\/WyyjjzDGggI\/AAAAAAAB9gI\/yoI_5DmvNooCayjEacDKx_WDq5ZVIabeACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9512.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1550\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KcRqq9jDnI8\/WyyjjzDGggI\/AAAAAAAB9gI\/yoI_5DmvNooCayjEacDKx_WDq5ZVIabeACLcBGAs\/w640-h619\/DSCN9512.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"sites-canvas-main\" id=\"sites-canvas-main\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"sites-canvas-main-content\"\u003E\n\u003Ctable cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"sites-layout-name-one-column sites-layout-hbox\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"sites-layout-tile sites-tile-name-content-1\"\u003E\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMakes 9\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/blueberry-lime-coconut-friands\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThese lovely little cakes are very simple to make and oh so moreish. Almost dangerously so!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n75g plain flour (1\/2 cup +1 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n200g icing sugar (1 1\/2 cups +2 tsp)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n125g ground almonds (scant 1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n50g dessicated coconut, unsweetened (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthe grated zest of one lime\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n5 egg whites\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n175g butter, melted (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nfresh blueberries\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nicing sugar to dust\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\n\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2RLsb6ebIdY\/Wyyjk_DIQXI\/AAAAAAAB9gM\/eJVmy3WebUkdctYNE14PhITS78FJTImewCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9513.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1090\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2RLsb6ebIdY\/Wyyjk_DIQXI\/AAAAAAAB9gM\/eJVmy3WebUkdctYNE14PhITS78FJTImewCLcBGAs\/w640-h435\/DSCN9513.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Butter your friand tins (or muffin tins) well and set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSift\n together the flour and icing sugar.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the almonds, coconut and \nlime zest.\u0026nbsp; Beat the egg whites until stiff.\u0026nbsp; Fold into the flour \nmixture.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the melted butter until thoroughly combined.\u0026nbsp; Divide \nthe mixture evenly between the prepared friand tin cups\/muffin cups.\u0026nbsp; \nTop each with a few blueberries.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for 18 to\n 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes \nout clean.\u0026nbsp; Let cool in the tins for 5 minutes before tipping out onto a\n wire rack to finish cooling.\u0026nbsp; Dust with icing sugar to serve.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UqGDlOGXKlw\/Wyyjm4ZAIBI\/AAAAAAAB9gU\/bSO9vlbfg6wNP5v8A5OOXoEd8UZWgkAywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN9515.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1437\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UqGDlOGXKlw\/Wyyjm4ZAIBI\/AAAAAAAB9gU\/bSO9vlbfg6wNP5v8A5OOXoEd8UZWgkAywCLcBGAs\/w640-h573\/DSCN9515.JPG\" title=\"Blueberry, Lime \u0026amp; Coconut Friands\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nMy brain is going a mile a minute here this morning thinking of other flavour combinations.\u0026nbsp; Chopped fresh pear with candied or preserved ginger.\u0026nbsp; Cubed apples and cinnamon.\u0026nbsp; The sky is really the limit! Bon Appetit and Happy Weekend!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5028299627110757923\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/06\/blueberry-lime-coconut-friands.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5028299627110757923"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5028299627110757923"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2018\/06\/blueberry-lime-coconut-friands.html","title":"Blueberry, Lime \u0026 Coconut Friands"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C1ppkfmbBzE\/WyyjVy3Q-TI\/AAAAAAAB9fc\/7A2a8gJxoZgfwmZgWqa3Yzlg2m3nYgvNgCLcBGAs\/s72-w640-h576-c\/B%2Bbest%2Bcover%2Bfriand.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4438399690669499650"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-14T04:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-04-05T12:55:03.847+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cooking for one"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Decadent Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quick and Easy"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small indulgences"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ky59tRSJc-w\/WHeU4kaQ4oI\/AAAAAAAAqRM\/w6Bom9BWR6YYA07V2f4KlipsVEsNG8Z6ACLcB\/s1600\/Sticky%2BToffee%2BPudding%2BCake%2BTitle.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ky59tRSJc-w\/WHeU4kaQ4oI\/AAAAAAAAqRM\/w6Bom9BWR6YYA07V2f4KlipsVEsNG8Z6ACLcB\/w619-h640\/Sticky%2BToffee%2BPudding%2BCake%2BTitle.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"619\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOne of the most popular and favourite desserts here in the UK has to be Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake.\u0026nbsp; I can't think of anyone that wouldn't swoon at being presented with a nice bowl of Stocky Toffee Pudding slathered with lashings of cream.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt is just heaven in a bowl. \u0026nbsp; I first tried it when we were up in the Lake District.\u0026nbsp; You could buy it readymade in the chiller cabinets at the shops.\u0026nbsp; It is a Lake District original and considered to be a modern classic!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OnJk-k6Sc0\/WHeTnAnMJHI\/AAAAAAAAqQo\/lYVepY0yAD0e0j343qpTfYL-CbR2YwTRQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0454.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5OnJk-k6Sc0\/WHeTnAnMJHI\/AAAAAAAAqQo\/lYVepY0yAD0e0j343qpTfYL-CbR2YwTRQCLcB\/w640-h589\/DSCN0454.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;And so, so, sooooo popular. Small wonder.\u0026nbsp; A sticky moist date filled cake topped with a sticky caramel topping.\u0026nbsp; What's not to like?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnly about a bazillion calories, but who's counting!\u0026nbsp; Quite dangerous to have around . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OIQNScjwG-M\/WHjxxs5g6QI\/AAAAAAAAqfc\/G_nb5_JAloUTjWYhohoi1QqzULUaHRA1wCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0458.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OIQNScjwG-M\/WHjxxs5g6QI\/AAAAAAAAqfc\/G_nb5_JAloUTjWYhohoi1QqzULUaHRA1wCLcB\/w640-h589\/DSCN0458.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-k1PaX1FIAew\/WHeTrPI4eAI\/AAAAAAAAqQs\/thnuV1K7bjU8F68viGXFxwjIgXRScJ3EQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0458.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;It presents a bit of a conundrum . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hom1hq24_8c\/WHeTyPGbjfI\/AAAAAAAAqQw\/Us07jwAG2jcJwo7TR38fNfGVC72DnTLewCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0459.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-hom1hq24_8c\/WHeTyPGbjfI\/AAAAAAAAqQw\/Us07jwAG2jcJwo7TR38fNfGVC72DnTLewCLcB\/w640-h610\/DSCN0459.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFirst . . . its fabulously delicious, but its only big enough for one, meaning that there isn't a ton of it hanging around tempting you to keep digging in.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhich means that I can make this just for my husband and I don't have to eat something which I really shouldn't be eating . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-soepADbWpTc\/WHeT9rrOc5I\/AAAAAAAAqQ0\/RKutb50D-u4SqH1hl5oses-EjLU53jXDgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0460.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-soepADbWpTc\/WHeT9rrOc5I\/AAAAAAAAqQ0\/RKutb50D-u4SqH1hl5oses-EjLU53jXDgCLcB\/w635-h640\/DSCN0460.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"635\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut . . . .\u0026nbsp; it takes less than two minutes all together to have it sitting on your plate waiting for you to dig in.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESo . . . you are never more than two minutes away from eating sticky toffee pudding . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkjlgmrWjAM\/WHeUFUGGNpI\/AAAAAAAAqQ4\/7kHKuR7eRVIYzxRiTo4j9lI-KJN41YS8QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0461.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tkjlgmrWjAM\/WHeUFUGGNpI\/AAAAAAAAqQ4\/7kHKuR7eRVIYzxRiTo4j9lI-KJN41YS8QCLcB\/w640-h637\/DSCN0461.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHence the dilemma . . . but hey.\u0026nbsp; My husband\u0026nbsp; doesn't mine not ever being two minutes away from sticky toffee pudding and I can certainly exercise a little bit of willpower. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I1rkhdW89IY\/WHeUTd1sZhI\/AAAAAAAAqQ8\/CMHgjRTQAbYLvxrfVIDCW6ORvN-CgnG8ACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0462.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I1rkhdW89IY\/WHeUTd1sZhI\/AAAAAAAAqQ8\/CMHgjRTQAbYLvxrfVIDCW6ORvN-CgnG8ACLcB\/w640-h632\/DSCN0462.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou will either hate me or love me for this.\u0026nbsp; The choice is yours.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI tend to think that it might be a little bit of both, but hey, I have big shoulders.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy! \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mmqs9-xgd1I\/WHeUhVPWPxI\/AAAAAAAAqRA\/zqmbtztK9UoLsDs3lmDyGtJpiaRJeiD8wCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0463.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mmqs9-xgd1I\/WHeUhVPWPxI\/AAAAAAAAqRA\/zqmbtztK9UoLsDs3lmDyGtJpiaRJeiD8wCLcB\/w640-h600\/DSCN0463.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Sticky Date Pudding for One*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nServes 1 generously\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sticky-date-pudding-for-one\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nI\n saw a recipe for a honey mug cake and the wheels in my brain started \nturning and this is what I came up with.\u0026nbsp; This is an \"Oh My Goodness!\" \ncake.\u0026nbsp; Wowsa!\u0026nbsp; This is dangerous.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the cake:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS butter, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS Date Syrup\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 medium free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS light soft brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nfew drops vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS self raising flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the sticky toffee sauce:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS soft dark brown sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS cream\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nfew drops vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003ETo serve:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E (If you dare)\u003C\/div\u003E\npouring cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUmYQiNX0Rg\/WHeUjhbTmTI\/AAAAAAAAqRE\/LofMu1lvp-AntP_inK3rUmy_tFkf6hOJwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0464.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUmYQiNX0Rg\/WHeUjhbTmTI\/AAAAAAAAqRE\/LofMu1lvp-AntP_inK3rUmy_tFkf6hOJwCLcB\/w640-h634\/DSCN0464.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nHave ready a large mug\/ramekin.\u0026nbsp; Whisk\u0026nbsp; the vanilla, melted butter \nand date syrup together to combine fully in the mug. Whisk in the brown \nsugar and the egg.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the flour until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Place in the microwave and \ncook on high for 1 minute to 1 1\/2 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Watch it.\u0026nbsp; This timing \ndepends on the strength of your microwave.\u0026nbsp; Mine took 1 1\/2 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTake\n out and set side while you do the sauce.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Melt the butter in a small \nbowl then whisk in the cream, vanilla and dark brown sugar.\u0026nbsp; Microwave \nfor about 3 seconds and whisk again. It should be smooth and not \ngritty.\u0026nbsp; Place the mug\/ramekin with the cake onto a small plate. Pour \nthe sticky toffee sauce over your warm cake and serve with or without \ncream for pouring.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I dug a little hole into the centre and poured some\n cream into there.\u0026nbsp; Oh my word, this was so very good.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GIkcjDJ5KVs\/WHeUsAQgr9I\/AAAAAAAAqRI\/aWuH--d--tcXW_219sbQQ8ROUkIMPyC8gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN0465.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" border=\"0\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GIkcjDJ5KVs\/WHeUsAQgr9I\/AAAAAAAAqRI\/aWuH--d--tcXW_219sbQQ8ROUkIMPyC8gCLcB\/w640-h312\/DSCN0465.JPG\" title=\"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really can't wait for you to try this.\u0026nbsp; If you love sticky date cake with sticky toffee sauce, then you are in for a real treat in . . .\u0026nbsp; less than two minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I bought my date syrup from Amazon. (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=date+syrup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUK\u003C\/a\u003E) (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=Date+syrup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EUS\u003C\/a\u003E) (\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss_1\/151-6831129-5023434?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=date+syrup\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECAN\u003C\/a\u003E)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou can also make your own using\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/indianhealthyrecipes.com\/how-to-make-dates-syrup-at-home-step-by-step\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E this recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It works a charm and is essentially the same thing as the stuff you buy. You get a lovely date flavour and moistness without any chunks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4438399690669499650\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/sticky-toffee-pudding-cake-4-one.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4438399690669499650"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4438399690669499650"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/01\/sticky-toffee-pudding-cake-4-one.html","title":"Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake for One"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ky59tRSJc-w\/WHeU4kaQ4oI\/AAAAAAAAqRM\/w6Bom9BWR6YYA07V2f4KlipsVEsNG8Z6ACLcB\/s72-w619-h640-c\/Sticky%2BToffee%2BPudding%2BCake%2BTitle.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5479843554167501494"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-26T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-26T04:00:16.391+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"donuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"lemon"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small indulgences"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Baked Lemon Donuts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7798_zpskambc0dy.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7798_zpskambc0dy.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI profess to having a certain fondness for donuts, especially the cake type.\u0026nbsp; I like those ones much more than the yeast once, although they are also certainly very good and have their place.\u0026nbsp; But give me a chocolate sour cream or plain sour cream donut over a crueller any day of the week!\u0026nbsp; Love, Love, LOVE!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7799_zpsrqys8j6r.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7799_zpsrqys8j6r.jpg\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAs a diabetic, sugary things are off my menu sadly . . .\u0026nbsp; except for a very rare occasional treat, but I don't like to punish Todd for my having had a misspent and overindulgent youth and bad genes.\u0026nbsp; He, thankfully has no problems with any type of food and is a very healthy person for his age and so now and again I bake him a treat, but still somewhat healthy if I can.\u0026nbsp; Baked donuts are not quite as unhealthy as fried.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7801_zpscwhraphy.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7801_zpscwhraphy.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nReally, all they are for the most part is small muffin types of cakes, baked in donut shaped pans, but shhh . . .\u0026nbsp; we won't tell anyone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7803_zpslznm3o6t.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7803_zpslznm3o6t.jpg\" width=\"377\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are delicious with lovely lemon flavour from that wonderfully moist buttermilk batter . . .\u0026nbsp; to that luciously lemony crunchy sugar coating.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7804_zpscxlrtmpw.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7804_zpscxlrtmpw.jpg\" width=\"396\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEasy to make and easy to eat.\u0026nbsp; Break out the teapots because you are going to want to enjoy these tender little cakes with a lovely hot drink . . .\u0026nbsp; but I suppose an ice cold glass of milk would also serve you very well.\u0026nbsp; The Toddster enjoyed very much, and the leftovers were shared with some very grateful young lads.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7802_zpscydx450j.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7802_zpscydx450j.jpg\" width=\"394\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Baked Lemon Donuts*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes one dozen\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/baked-lemon-donuts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nLemony and tender and lemon sugar coated.\u0026nbsp; Break out the tea cups!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n245g of plain flour (1 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n38g cornflour (1\/4 cup cornstarch)\u003C\/div\u003E\n150g caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 fluid ounces buttermilk (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS butter, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS lemon juice, fresh\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the sugar coating:\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of granulated sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 tsp grated lemon zest (fine)\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 to 5 TBS melted butter\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7806_zpsawa0gjrs.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7806_zpsawa0gjrs.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.\u0026nbsp; Spray two nonstick donut pans with non stick low fat cooking spray.\u0026nbsp; Set aide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7808_zps8z77alhr.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7808_zps8z77alhr.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk\n together the flour, cornflour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a \nbowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, lemon juice, vanilla\n and lemon zest.\u0026nbsp; Add all at once to the flour mixture and stir just to \ncombine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Divide the batter evenly between the donut pans.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 7 \nto 9 minutes until well risen and donuts spring back when lightly \ntouched.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAllow to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRub\n the sugar and lemon zest for the coating together well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Brush the \ntops of the still warm donuts with melted butter, and then press them \ninto the lemon sugar to coat.\u0026nbsp; Serve warm or at room temperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7809_zpstrxinatz.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN7809_zpstrxinatz.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - This recipe works very well divided in half.\u0026nbsp; I did so as I only had Todd and the Lads to feed.\u0026nbsp; I think when you weigh your ingredients, halving recipe works much easier.\u0026nbsp; I also think that you could freeze these without the sugar coating without any problem.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBon Appetit! "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5479843554167501494\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/baked-lemon-donuts.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5479843554167501494"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5479843554167501494"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/baked-lemon-donuts.html","title":"Baked Lemon Donuts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4301863243759384492"},"published":{"$t":"2016-06-21T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-06-21T04:00:55.484+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eddingtons"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ginger"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"product reviews"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gingerbread Madeleines"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7635_zpssmrg4sbb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7635_zpssmrg4sbb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI recently received a new Madeleine pan and I found a lovely recipe to bake in it.\u0026nbsp; I love French Madeleines . . .\u0026nbsp; tiny little moreish shell shaped little cakes . . . rich and wonderful for dipping into hot drinks.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I wanted to do Gingerbread ones because Todd really loves Gingerbread and I found the perfect recipe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekitchykitchen.com\/?recipes=\/gingerbread-madeleines-molasses-glaze\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7636_zpsu9esliwl.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7636_zpsu9esliwl.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne of the reasons I chose this recipe was the Molasses glaze\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; gingerbread and molasses are the perfect partners.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; In fact, I cannot comprehend having a gingerbread without molasses involved, but then again, perhaps that is the North American in me, and in particular the area in Canada which I come from.\u0026nbsp; The maritimes . . .\u0026nbsp; molasses is a table staple in the maritimes.\u0026nbsp; It goes with everything.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7637_zpsxyp0vdbo.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7637_zpsxyp0vdbo.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am trying to show you my lovely humps here. \u0026nbsp; Madeleines have humps on the bottom side . . .\u0026nbsp; or they are supposed to anyways.\u0026nbsp; Normally they have almonds in them, but this recipe didn't . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7638_zps5dv2egqm.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7638_zps5dv2egqm.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI got the glaze a bit too thick on some of them.\u0026nbsp; I fixed it after I realized my mistake by adding a bit more milk . . .\u0026nbsp; the thinner glaze shows off the pretty little shell markings much better.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7639_zpsodeeewew.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7639_zpsodeeewew.jpg\" width=\"378\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNicely spiced and delicious.\u0026nbsp; I will never win any prizes for presentation . . .\u0026nbsp; but don't let that put\u0026nbsp; you off.\u0026nbsp; These madeleines are gorgeous, and don't worry if you don't have a pan.\u0026nbsp; You can bake them in small cupcake pans as well.\u0026nbsp; They just won't be as pretty to look at!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7640_zpsa1mowb8f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7640_zpsa1mowb8f.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Gingerbread Madeleines*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about\u0026nbsp; 24\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/gingerbread-madelines\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nI hope you can say moreish, because that is what these delicious little cakes are.\u0026nbsp; MOREISH!\u0026nbsp; You won't be able to eat just one!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the Cakes:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n9 TBS unsalted butter, browned and cooled (125g)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(plus extra for buttering the pans)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, at room temperature\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2\/3 cup of granulated sugar (127g)\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch of fine sea salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp pure vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 cup plus 1 TBS plain flour, plus extra for dusting the pans (140g plus 1 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/8 tsp ground cloves\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/8 tsp ground nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp double acting baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the glaze:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 cup icing sugar (130g) sifted\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS molasses\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 TBS milk\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7641_zpsc9g1avjb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7641_zpsc9g1avjb.jpg\" width=\"376\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBrush\n your madeline pans with some melted butter and dust with some flour, \nshaking off any excess.\u0026nbsp; Place in the refrigerator or freezer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and baking powder.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n your eggs and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Whisk for 5 \nminutes until thick and light coloured and they fall in a ribbon.\u0026nbsp; \n(Alternately you can do with a electric hand whisk.)\u0026nbsp; Fold in the flour,\n a little bit at a time until fully incorporated.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle in the \nbutter, a little bit at a time, also folding it in, just until it is all\n incorporated.\u0026nbsp; Cover and chill for one hour.\u0026nbsp; (Can chill for up to 12 \nhours)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nSpoon batter into the prepared pans to fill them 2\/3 full.\u0026nbsp; (About 1 1\/2\n TBS.\u0026nbsp; Don't spread it out, it will spread in the oven.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for 9 to 10 minutes, until set.\u0026nbsp; The cakes should bounce back when lightly touched with your fingertip.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhile the cakes are baking whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTip\n the baked cakes onto a cooling rack.\u0026nbsp; As soon as you can handle them \ndip each cake into the glaze mixture, tilting to make sure they are \ncoated.\u0026nbsp; Return to the cooling rack to allow the glaze to set.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBest eaten on the day.\u0026nbsp; Lovely dipped into a hot drink.\u0026nbsp; Yum!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 26631_zpsvdl9sad3.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/26631_zpsvdl9sad3.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Madeleine Pan supplied to me was the Chicago Metallic Madeleine Pan.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe Chicago metallic madeleine pan features 12 shell shaped cups, the classic shape for the French madeleine. Use it to create your favorite tea and dessert cakes. The non stick coating release's cakes effortlessly and clean up is a breeze.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCrafted from heavy-weight aluminised steel, which combines the durability, strength and superior heat conduction of steel with the corrosion resistance of an aluminium silicone alloy. The non stick coating allows for easy release and simple cleaning and has a 10 year warranty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChicago Metallic, founded in Chicago Illinois in 1898, use their primary expertise in providing commercial quality bakeware to offer consumers the very best in home baking performance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe lips of the pan are reinforced with a sturdy steel rod, which is curled inside the rim, to provide additional strength and warp resistance. This pan, from the professional line, is made of heavy weight aluminised steel and is double coil-coated with non – stick Ilaflon Lifetime Resist coating. This unique coating has proven to be 10 times tougher than ordinary non-stick coatings in laboratory scrub tests. While all non-stick finishes wore after just 2,500 scrubs, the Professional Lifetime Resist Plus continued to perform after 25,000 scrubs. All items in the professional range come with a lifetime - limited warranty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo chicagometallic_spec_01_madpan_26631_zpsgpxzahur.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/chicagometallic_spec_01_madpan_26631_zpsgpxzahur.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis pan performed beautifully.\u0026nbsp; I like it much better than thesilicone ones I have been using.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's sturdier and clean up was a breeze.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I would give it a ten out of ten!\u0026nbsp; You can buy it here on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Chicago-Metallic-Madeleine-Pan-Cup\/dp\/B00134LXEY?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;creative=22214\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00134LXEY\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;ref_=asc_df_B00134LXEY33492950\u0026amp;smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE\u0026amp;tag=lion0d29-21\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmazon\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, for £14.41 with free delivery.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eddingtons.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEddingtons \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Efor sending this pan to me to test!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote - although I was sent free product to use, any and all opinions are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN7643_zpsey9ylqup.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20A%20Products%20for%20Review\/DSCN7643_zpsey9ylqup.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI hope you will give these lovely little cakes a go!\u0026nbsp; Bon Appetit! "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4301863243759384492\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/gingerbread-madeleines.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4301863243759384492"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4301863243759384492"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/06\/gingerbread-madeleines.html","title":"Gingerbread Madeleines"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3618329087592827484"},"published":{"$t":"2016-01-16T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-01-16T06:37:43.438+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"apples"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small indulgences"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Baked Apple Donuts"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4898_zpsx61n8xa6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4898_zpsx61n8xa6.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have several recipes posted on here for donut muffins.\u0026nbsp; This recipe for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/03\/jam-doughnut-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJam Donut Muffins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is very good.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This recipe for\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2011\/10\/glazed-donut-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Glazed Donut Muffins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is also excellent!\u0026nbsp; This recipe for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk\/2014\/05\/doughnut-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDonut Muffins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is my absolute favourite.\u0026nbsp; They are also filled with jam, but are more cakey than the first one.\u0026nbsp; All are good.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Today I am showing you a recipe for Baked Apple Donuts, which are a mini muffin that greatly resemble donut holes when done!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4899_zpsj3h6o06q.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4899_zpsj3h6o06q.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey are stogged with nutmeg . . .\u0026nbsp; oh I do love nutmeg, don't you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4900_zpsgdkhrlnf.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4900_zpsgdkhrlnf.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"378\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey are also stogged with grated apple and chopped nuts.\u0026nbsp; I used pecans today, but walnuts also work very well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4901_zpstrxyuz4m.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4901_zpstrxyuz4m.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey puff up really nicely in the oven with a crisp shell and tender moist insides, flavoured with the merest hint of grated apple and plenty of nutmeg . . .\u0026nbsp; and some crunch from the nuts.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4902_zpsjwj9ns1c.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4902_zpsjwj9ns1c.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar, they go down a real treat. \u0026nbsp; Sometimes just a little bite of what puts a smile on the face is enough to cheer the heart on a gloomy winter day. \u0026nbsp; These are fab tea party treats as well.\u0026nbsp; Just sayin!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4904_zpsj7eqblvc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4904_zpsj7eqblvc.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Baked Apple Donuts*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 2 dozen\u0026nbsp; mini donuts\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/baked-apple-donuts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCinnamon\n sugar dusted with a\u0026nbsp; hint of apple flavour, these are just like donut \nholes.\u0026nbsp; Perfect for tea parties or to pack in lunches.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n210g of plain flour (1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 3\/4 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n95g of granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n110g of solid white vegetable shortening (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml of milk (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated\u003C\/div\u003E\n30g of chopped nuts (1\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\n120g butter, melted (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\ncinnamon and sugar mixture to coat\u003C\/div\u003E\n(depends on how much you coat them.\u0026nbsp; Start with 95g (1\/2 cup) sugar and 2 tsp of cinnamon mixed well together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4908_zpsjydynshn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4908_zpsjydynshn.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"394\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the ovne to 180*C\/350*F gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter a couple of large mini muffin tins very well.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4907_zps5fctgoqa.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4907_zps5fctgoqa.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"389\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSift\n together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and nutmeg.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drop in \nthe shortening and cut it in until the mixture resembles fine bread \ncrumbs.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the nuts.\u0026nbsp; Beat togegther the egg and milk, add the \napple and add this mixture all at once to the dry ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Mix \ntogether thoroughly.\u0026nbsp; The mixture will be thick.\u0026nbsp; Drop by TBS into the \nprepared muffin cups, filling them almost 2\/3 full. \u003C\/div\u003E\nBake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4909_zps3jy8ngxy.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4909_zps3jy8ngxy.jpg\" height=\"203\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nRoll\n the hot baked donuts in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon \nsugar mixture.\u0026nbsp; Serve warm.\u0026nbsp; Any leftovers can be reheated at a low \ntemperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEnjoy!\u0026nbsp; (These go down really well with a nice hot mug of cocoa!)"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3618329087592827484\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/baked-apple-donuts.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3618329087592827484"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3618329087592827484"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2016\/01\/baked-apple-donuts.html","title":"Baked Apple Donuts"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4626038667070477863"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-08T04:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-03-13T10:51:02.343+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"gluten free"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small indulgences"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lemon Amaretto Cakes-Gluten Free"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"632\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3961_zpsdefoxscs.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThere is a possibility that I might be a coeliac.\u0026nbsp; At least that is what the specialist said the other day.\u0026nbsp; I have all of the symptoms, but have been treated for having IBS for about 5 years now.\u0026nbsp; The symptoms are very similar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI did a reckie around the grocery store today and there is not a heck of a lot for coeliac's.\u0026nbsp; There's a bit, but what is there is very expensive.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI picked up some gluten free self rising flour and a box of cereal, but seriously . . .\u0026nbsp; they wanted almost £3 for a loaf of bread.\u0026nbsp; (That's like almost $4.51 American or $6.01 Canadian.) I don't know how people cope.\u0026nbsp; It's outrageous!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I really hope I am not.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"627\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3962_zpsgdmwd3at.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI thought I might try baking a Gluten Free cake or some such.\u0026nbsp; I looked at one recipe and it would have cost me a virtual fortune by the time I baked the one I was looking at. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;I would have spend almost £6 on ground almonds alone, not to mention half a dozen large eggs and all the other bits in it. \u0026nbsp; I can't afford that\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; as lovely as it looked.\u0026nbsp; Then there is the sugar\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3963_zpsaq94fzq3.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"619\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI found this recipe in a gluten free baking book by Hannah Miles.\u0026nbsp; (Remember she was first runner up in Master Chef\u0026nbsp; 2007 and her cakes are lovely.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's called The Gluten-Free Baker.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt has a lot of sugar in it (1 1\/2 cups altogether plus 1 TBS), so I was only able to have a tiny taste, but I can tell you from the tiny taste I had . . .\u0026nbsp; they are totally gorgeous!!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"618\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3964_zpspmuvpxmg.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nShe baked hers in tiny loaf tins.\u0026nbsp; I chose to bake mine in muffin tins because I was too lazy to cut out baking paper to fit into the loaf tins . . .\u0026nbsp; and if I did muffin cakes then I could use my cupcake papers.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"621\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3965_zpsdpomvb3m.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe cakes are really moist and lemony flavoured. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EA lot of the moistness comes from the amaretto syrup drizzle you spoon over the hot cakes when they come out of the oven. \u0026nbsp; It soaks all down into the cakes . . .\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"592\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3966_zpsbc2t9cbw.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOnce totally cooled you spoon a lemon drizzle icing over top and scatter on toasted flaked almonds.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Altogether very scrumptious indeed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI would think these would please any coeliac . . . at least any coeliac who wasn't diabetic at any rate!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3967_zpshjcppxx5.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"614\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon Amaretto Cakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGluten Free\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes six individual cakes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-amaretto-cakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese\n are fabulous little moist cakes wth an amaretto syrup drizzle which \nsoaks into the warm cakes and a finish of lemon drizzle icing and \ntoasted almonds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of butter, softened (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of caster sugar (1\/2 cup granulated sugar)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g gluten free self raising flour (or 1\/2 cup gluten free all purpose baking flour, plus \u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp of baking powder and 1\/8 tsp xanthan gum)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g ground almonds (1\/2 cup almond meal)\u003C\/div\u003E\n80ml plain yogurt (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of two lemons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the amaretto drizzle:\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml amaretto (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe juice of one lemon\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nFor the icing drizzle:\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n160g of icing sugar, sifted into a bowl (1 cup confectioner's sugar)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nthe juice of one lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\ntoasted flaked almonds to top\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3968_zpsdtxw4yjw.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"629\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nGrease\n a six cup muffin tin and line with paper liners.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Preheat the oven to \n180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Place the muffin tin on a tray.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCream\n the butter and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Beat \nin the eggs, one at a time.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the flour and almonds.\u0026nbsp; Fold\n this into the creamed mixture along with the yogurt and lemon zest.\u0026nbsp; \nDivide the cake batter amongst the prepared muffin cups.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3971_zpst2hfsdao.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"595\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nBake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cakes are firm to the touch and golden brown.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhisk\n together the ingredients for the amaretto drizzle until the sugar is \ndissolved.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spoon this over the hot cakes, a bit at a time,\u0026nbsp; when they \ncome out of the oven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It will be completely absorbed.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"566\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3972_zpsfagtwpkd.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\nAllow them to \ncool in the pan.\u0026nbsp; Once they are completely cooled, whisk together the \nicing sugar and lemon juice to make a spoonable drizzle icing.\u0026nbsp; If you \nneed to add a bit of water you can.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spoon this over the top of each \ncake and scatter with some flaked toasted almonds while the icing is \nstill wet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to set.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN3973_zpslvmiewdn.jpg\" title=\"Lemon Amaretto Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese will keep for up to 2 days in an airtight container.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4626038667070477863\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/lemon-amaretto-cakes-gluten-free.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4626038667070477863"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4626038667070477863"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/lemon-amaretto-cakes-gluten-free.html","title":"Lemon Amaretto Cakes-Gluten Free"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4687618078080403280"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-30T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-30T04:00:00.732+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cakes and cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Lemon Madeleines"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2868_zpsu7w2kde7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2868_zpsu7w2kde7.jpg\" height=\"370\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have always wanted to bake Madeleines. \u0026nbsp; I have had a silicone Madeleine pan for quite a while now and had never used it.\u0026nbsp; Today was the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAhhh\u0026nbsp; . . . .\u0026nbsp; Madeleines. That little French butter cake that most (non-French) people think of more as a cookie.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2869_zpsppgsftr6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2869_zpsppgsftr6.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMadeleines have a classy, somewhat literary reputation . . . .\u0026nbsp; having served as Proust's muse in his famous \u003Ci\u003E\"Remembrance of Things Past.\"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/i\u003EThey are delicious when eaten just from the oven and cooled until barely warm.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2870_zpsuwfjnclb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2870_zpsuwfjnclb.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey will keep for a day or two in an airtight container, but will start to lose that nice crisp texture after awhile, so I do recommend eating on the day.\u0026nbsp; These are lemon scented ones\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; but you can find recipes for just about any flavour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2871_zpsfawskeyl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2871_zpsfawskeyl.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChocolate, rose, vanilla, lavender, and orange are all popular versions. Some people like to add mini chocolate chips and still others add a glaze.\u0026nbsp; I was quite happy with just a dusting of icing sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2872_zpsgbxhaxz1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2872_zpsgbxhaxz1.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"397\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI confess I can no longer tell you where I got the original recipe from.\u0026nbsp; I had written it down quite some time ago, when I first got my pan.\u0026nbsp; I really should know better than that.\u0026nbsp; In any case . . .\u0026nbsp; these were quite good, although I did not get the bump that people like to see on the bottom side. \u0026nbsp; Apparently if you freeze the pan before filling and baking this helps.\u0026nbsp; I will try that next time!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2873_zps32zp6p2s.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2873_zps32zp6p2s.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon Madeleines*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 24\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-madeleines-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nLittle lemony puffs of air.\u0026nbsp; You will need a Madeleine pan for this, or a mini muffin tin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 TBS icing sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp finely grated lemon zest\u003C\/div\u003E\n35g of self raising flour (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n35g of plain flour (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g of unsalted butter, melted (scant 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS fresh lemon juice\u003C\/div\u003E\nicing sugar to dust\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2874_zpsg0bkorci.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2874_zpsg0bkorci.jpg\" height=\"362\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Butter a madeleine tin really, really well, or a mini muffin tin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBeat\n the eggs, sugars and lemon zest with an electric whisk until they are \nthick and light yellow and trail a ribbon when you lift the beaters out \nof the bowl.\u0026nbsp; Sift both flours together three times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift again over \ntop of the bowl of egg mixture.Add the lemon juice to the melted butter \nand pour down the side of the bowl into the batter. Fold all together \nwith a metal spoon.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2875_zpspudynkhc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2875_zpspudynkhc.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDrop by heaped tablespoons into each hole of the \ntin.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 10 minutes until risen, set and golden about the edges.\u0026nbsp; \nTip out onto a wire rack to cool completely.\u0026nbsp; Sift icing sugar over the \ncooled madeleines to serve.\u0026nbsp; Store any leftovers in an airtight \ncontainer.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN2878_zpsebbwziiv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN2878_zpsebbwziiv.jpg\" height=\"389\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI have tried storebought ones before and always found them disappointing, not at all like what I have read about, which is why I have wanted to make my own.\u0026nbsp; I was really quite pleased. Hopefully one day I will get the little hump which is desired!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4687618078080403280\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/lemon-madeleines.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4687618078080403280"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4687618078080403280"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/08\/lemon-madeleines.html","title":"Lemon Madeleines"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8756919948465076537"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-17T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-06-17T04:00:04.470+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bananas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Banana Nut Muffins for the smaller household"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1983_zpsn9f8zswh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1983_zpsn9f8zswh.jpg\" height=\"384\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't know about you, but at my age, and with only two people living in this house, I struggle sometimes getting everything I bake eaten up.\u0026nbsp; I do give a lot of it away, but food is money and in today's economy, I don't always want to be giving away half of everything I make because I can't use it or because it can't be frozen or stored.\u0026nbsp; The perfect solution is to downsize recipes, cutting them in half, or only cooking and baking things that can be frozen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1984_zpssvb9tme1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1984_zpssvb9tme1.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"381\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Banana Nut Muffins here today are from a recipe I managed to very successfully cut in half, making only six muffins which makes it the perfect size muffin recipe for just Todd and myself.\u0026nbsp; You can cut most recipes for muffins in half, so long as the ingredients are easily divisible by two.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1985_zpsgcsbfkkp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1985_zpsgcsbfkkp.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMath is not really my strong suit but it doesn't take too much of a genius to figure out that half of two cups is one, or half of two eggs is one egg, etc. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This won't work with everything . . .\u0026nbsp; but it worked well with these muffins!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1986_zps32sd3bat.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1986_zps32sd3bat.jpg\" height=\"369\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI ended up with six good sized muffins. \u0026nbsp; They were moist and delicious with the perfect crumb.\u0026nbsp; I used toasted pecans as the nuts, but feel free to use your other favourite nut if you wish.\u0026nbsp; Walnuts go very well, and indeed so do no nuts at all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1987_zps9oatryac.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1987_zps9oatryac.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"394\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may want to forgo nuts altogether and add some dried fruit such as cranberries, raisins or dried blueberries.\u0026nbsp; All go very well.\u0026nbsp; You could even use\u003Ci\u003E both\u003C\/i\u003E dried fruit \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E nuts.\u0026nbsp; I think you will find that this is a good basic banana muffin recipe which yields great results and is quite adaptable to your own family's tastes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1991_zpsl7shvtwk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1991_zpsl7shvtwk.jpg\" height=\"241\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Banana Nut Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 6\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/banana-nut-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n recipe makes six of the most delicious banana muffins, stogged full of \ntoasted nuts.\u0026nbsp; You can double it if you need more, but it is just \nperfect for small families like my own where there are only two of us.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n140g of plain flour (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 TBS butter, softened\u003C\/div\u003E\n95g of white sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 small overripe bananas, peeled and mashed\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 dessert spoon of plain yogurt (about 1\/8th cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of toasted pecans chopped (1\/2 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1990_zps9idzjcpp.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1990_zps9idzjcpp.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nPre-heat the oven to 190*C.375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Butter the top of a six cup muffin tin and line with paper liners.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSift\n together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, nutmeg and \nsalt.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Cream together the sugar and butter, until light and creamy\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nBeat in the egg, banana, yogurt and vanilla, mixing well together.\u0026nbsp; Add \nthe flour mixture to the creamed mixture, combining just to moisten.\u0026nbsp; \nYou don't want streaks of flour, but you don't want it to be smooth \neither.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fold in the toasted nuts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nScoop the batter into \nthe muffin tins, filling to just below the edge of the paper liners.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nBake in the centre of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top \nsprings back when lightly touched or a toothpick inserted in the centre \ncomes out clean.\u0026nbsp; Leave in the pan to cook for 5 minutes before tipping \nout onto a wire rack to finish cooling.\u0026nbsp; Serve warm or at room \ntemperature.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nNote - Recipe can be doubled.\u0026nbsp; Just double all of the ingredients.\u0026nbsp; The baking time will stay the same.\u0026nbsp; These also freeze well."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8756919948465076537\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/06\/banana-nut-muffins-for-smaller-household.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8756919948465076537"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8756919948465076537"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/06\/banana-nut-muffins-for-smaller-household.html","title":"Banana Nut Muffins for the smaller household"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4819037989812436251"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-19T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-19T04:00:02.558+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bananas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nutella"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nutella Swirl Banana Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1676_zpsop1ivvz2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1676_zpsop1ivvz2.jpg\" height=\"353\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had the fortune to have some bananas go very ripe the other day which gave me the opportunity to bake something delicious. \u0026nbsp; I only ever rarely am able to do that as the Toddster eats up the bananas almost faster than I can bring them into the house!\u0026nbsp; He does love his bananas!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1677_zpslqhmylid.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1677_zpslqhmylid.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHe also really loved these muffins.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Rich and moist with a delicious swirl of nutella making them quite scrummily moreish!\u0026nbsp; I don't have a lot of photos to share unfortunately, but I think there are enough here to make you want to bake them . . .\u0026nbsp; and you simply MUST, because they are fabulous darlings!\u0026nbsp; Simply F A B U L O U S.\u0026nbsp; Just not that great to look at.\u0026nbsp; Do give them a go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1679_zpsvgtdvrtl.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1679_zpsvgtdvrtl.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Nutella Swirl Banana Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 12 medium\/large muffins\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/nutella-swirl-banana-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nIf you like banana muffins and you love Nutella, you will adore these moist muffins with their moreish swirl of nutella!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n240g of plain flour (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n4 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003C\/div\u003E\n95g of granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla.\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of butter, melted and cooled\u003C\/div\u003E\nnutella\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1680_zps1uirt4bw.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1680_zps1uirt4bw.jpg\" height=\"361\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nUsing\n an electric hand whisk, beat together the bananas, both sugars, egg and\n vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Slowly whisk in the cooled butter.\u0026nbsp; Sift together the flour, \nsoda, baking powder and salt.\u0026nbsp; Using a wooden spoon, stir the dry \nmixture into the wet mixture, just to combine.\u0026nbsp; Divide between the lined\n muffin cups equally.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add a teaspoon of nutella to the top of each.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nUse the tip of a knife to swirl it in.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for 19 to 20 minutes until golden brown.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Tip out onto a wire rack to cool.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4819037989812436251\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/nutella-swirl-banana-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4819037989812436251"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4819037989812436251"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/nutella-swirl-banana-muffins.html","title":"Nutella Swirl Banana Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1915602319744135531"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-10T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-10T05:42:08.683+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Desserts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dr Oetker"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"There's a Surprise Inside"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo d4fa1a7957b45f0d9f702603d5b81233_zps9585bad7.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cooking%20Art\/d4fa1a7957b45f0d9f702603d5b81233_zps9585bad7.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"312\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere are an abundance of fabulous baking products available to us these days. \u0026nbsp; The mind boggles at the variety.\u0026nbsp; I wanted to show you today a few recipes which highlight the new Surprise Inside Cupcake Centers from Dr Oetker.\u0026nbsp; They come in three flavours . . .\u0026nbsp; Salted Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Zingy Lemon.\u0026nbsp; Yum yum! Hang onto your hats because there is about to be a lot of deliciousness coming your way this morning!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCnZUoW5W_4\/VU3yuSnMz1I\/AAAAAAAAI3o\/l0L4m0WqpZU\/s1600\/centres-group-shot-png-v2png.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"210\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCnZUoW5W_4\/VU3yuSnMz1I\/AAAAAAAAI3o\/l0L4m0WqpZU\/s400\/centres-group-shot-png-v2png.png\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese fillers come in handy squeeze sachets for ease of poking them into the centre of your baked goods, squeezing and filling.\u0026nbsp; (Note - For those of you not able to get these fillers . . . you can just substitute your favourite chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and lemon curd.\u0026nbsp; I think they would also work very well.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Chocolate and Caramel Choux Bites_zpsrk2ts9ym.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Chocolate%20and%20Caramel%20Choux%20Bites_zpsrk2ts9ym.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chocolate and Caramel Choux Bites*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes 16\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chocolate-and-caramel-choux-bites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ETasty tasty!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E50g\n(2oz) Lightly salted butter (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E65g\n(2 ½ oz) Plain flour (scant half cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2\nmedium eggs, beaten\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E140g\npouch Dr. Oetker Surprise Inside Rich Chocolate or Salted Caramel Cupcake\nCentre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003ETo decorate:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g\n(3oz) Dr. Oetker Fine Cook’s 72% Extra Dark Chocolate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E15g\n(1\/2 oz) Dr. Oetker Fine Cook’s White Chocolate\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMethod:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1. Preheat the\noven to 200\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC (180\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC\nfan oven, 400\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EF, gas mark 6). Line a large baking tray with\nbaking parchment. Put the butter in a saucepan with 150ml (1\/4 pt) water.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2. Heat gently\nuntil melted then bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and immediately mix in\nthe flour, beating well until thick, glossy and smooth – the mixture should\nform a soft ball of dough in the saucepan. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and\ncool for 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E3. Gradually\nwhisk in the eggs to make a thick, sticky mixture. Spoon into a piping bag\nfitted with a 1cm (1\/2 inch) wide plain nozzle and pipe 16 x approx. 3cm (1 ¼\ninch) diameter mounds on the baking tray. Bake for about 20 minutes until\npuffed up, golden and crisp.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E4. As soon as the\nchoux bites are cool enough to handle\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\" name=\"_GoBack\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, inject each one\nthrough the side generously with the Surprise Inside Cupcake Centre of your\nchoice. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5. To decorate,\nbreak the Dr. Oetker Extra Dark Chocolate into one heatproof bowl and put the\nWhite Chocolate in another small heatproof bowl. Stand both bowls over\nsaucepans of barely simmering water until melted.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E6. Dip the top of\neach bite in the Extra Dark Chocolate and sit them back on the wire rack.\nBefore the chocolate sets, carefully drop a little white chocolate in the\ncentre of each. Using a cocktail stick, drag through the chocolate drop to make\na feathered star design. Leave aside in a cool place to set. Your choux bites\nare now ready to serve and enjoy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Millionaires Muffins_zpsntqj5z3u.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Millionaires%20Muffins_zpsntqj5z3u.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Millionaire Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes 12\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/millionaire-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EDelicious\n muffins that are similar to the Millionaire squares, with buttery cake,\n caramel centres and a chocolate ganache glaze.\u0026nbsp; Love the shortbread \ncookie on top!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EDr. Oetker Muffin Cases\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E225g (8oz) plain flour (1 1\/2 cups, plus 2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E10g (2 tsp) Dr. Oetker Baking Powder\n(Gluten Free)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E115g (4oz) caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 large egg, beaten \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E115g (4oz) butter, melted\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E150ml (1\/4 pt) whole milk (scant 2\/3 cup, 5 1\/2 fluid ounces)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5ml (1 tsp) Dr. Oetker Madagascan\nVanilla Extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E140g tube Dr. Oetker Surprise Inside\nSalted Caramel Cupcake Centre\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003ETo decorate:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g (3oz) Dr. Oetker Fine Cook’s\nChocolate 72% Extra Dark\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g (3oz) Dr. Oetker Fine Cook’s\nChocolate 35% Milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E175ml (6fl.oz) double cream, at room\ntemperature\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E12 mini shortbread fingers – see Tip\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMethod:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C Fan oven,\n375°F, gas 5). Line 12 muffin tins with Muffin Cases. Sift the flour and Baking\nPowder into a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar. Make a well in the centre.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2. In a jug, mix the egg, melted\nbutter, milk and Vanilla Extract together. Pour into the well and mix all the\ningredients together to make a thick batter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E3. Divide the mixture evenly between\nthe muffin cases, smooth the tops and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes until\nrisen and golden.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E4. Once muffins are removed from the\noven, leave until they are cool enough to handle, and then generously inject\neach one with Salted Caramel Cupcake Centres, making sure the nozzle goes right\nto the centre of each muffin, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5. To decorate, break the Extra Dark\nand Milk Chocolates into a heatproof bowl. Put the bowl over a saucepan of barely\nsimmering water and leave to melt. Remove the bowl from the water and cool\nslightly.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E6. Whilst whisking the chocolate,\ngradually pour in the cream, and continue whisking until thick and glossy.\nSpoon the chocolate cream generously on top of each muffin, and spread over\nusing a small palette knife. Leave for a few minutes in a cool place to firm up\nthe chocolate before topping with a mini shortbread finger. Your muffins are\nnow ready to serve and enjoy!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Peanut Caramel Puddings_zpskumbzwnh.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Peanut%20Caramel%20Puddings_zpskumbzwnh.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Peanut Caramel Puddings with Chocolate Sauce*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Emakes 6\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/peanut-caramel-puddings-with-chocolate-sauce\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EDelicious little cakes with a fabulous caramel centre, served warm with a hot chocolate sauce!\u0026nbsp; What's not to like??\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EIngredients\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E90ml (6 tbsp)\nMaple syrup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E150g (5oz) Plain\nflour (1 cup, plus 1 1\/4 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 sachet Dr.\nOetker Baking Powder (gluten free) (1 tsp)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g (3oz) Light brown\nsugar (scant 6 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5ml (1 tsp) Dr.\nOetker Caramel Flavour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E150g (5oz)\nCrunchy peanut butter (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2 large eggs,\nbeaten\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E30ml (2 tbsp)\nWhole milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E140g pouch Dr.\nOetker Surprise Inside Cupcake Centre Salted Caramel\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EFor the sauce:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E150g bar Dr.\nOetker Fine Cook’s Chocolate 72% Extra Dark (5 1\/2 ounce)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E300ml (1\/2pt)\nDouble cream (1 1\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMethod\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1. Preheat the\noven to 180\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC (160\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC\nfan oven, 350\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EF, gas mark 4). Lightly brush the insides of 6\nx 150ml (1\/4 pt) metal pudding tins with margarine. Put a circle of baking\nparchment into the bottom of each. Spoon 15ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup into the\nbottom of each.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2. Mix the flour,\nBaking Powder and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and spoon in the\nCaramel Flavour, peanut butter, eggs and milk. Carefully mix together until\nwell combined to make a thick cake batter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E3. Divide the\nmixture between the prepared tins, smooth the tops and stand the tins on a\nbaking tray. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until risen, lightly golden\nand a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E4. As soon as the\npuddings are cool enough to handle, generously inject each one with Surprise\nInside Salted Caramel Cupcake centres, making sure the nozzle goes right to the\ncentre of each pudding. Leave to stand for 5 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E6. To serve,\nloosen the puddings from the tins by running a knife round the edge and turn\nthe hot puddings out on to warmed serving plates. Serve immediately with the\nhot chocolate sauce.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo Double Chocolate Dough Balls JPEG_zpsftr1im0x.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/Double%20Chocolate%20Dough%20Balls%20JPEG_zpsftr1im0x.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"282\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Double Chocolate Dough Balls*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes 15\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/double-chocolate-dough-balls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ERound doughnuts filled with chocolate.\u0026nbsp; Yummo!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E225g (8oz) white bread flour + extra\nfor dusting (1 3\/4 cup, plus 2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 sachet Dr. Oetker Fine Dark Cocoa\nPowder (25g) (3 1\/2 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 sachet fast action dried yeast( 7g)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g (3oz) + 15g (1 tbsp) caster sugar (6 1\/2 TBS plus 1 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E125ml (4 ½ fl.oz) tepid whole milk (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E40g (1 ½ oz) lightly salted butter,\nmelted (2 3\/4 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 large egg, beaten\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EVegetable oil for deep frying\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 pouch Dr. Oetker Surprise Inside\nRich Chocolate Cupcake Centre\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EDr. Oetker Vanilla Grinder\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMethod:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1. Mix the flour, Cocoa, dried yeast,\n15ml (1 tbsp) caster sugar together in a large mixing bowl and make a well in\nthe centre. Pour half the milk in the centre of the well. Add the melted butter\nand egg. Gently mix into the flour using a wooden spoon with a little milk to\nform a smooth paste.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2. Gradually pour and mix in the\nremaining milk, carefully stirring in the dry ingredients from the outside of\nthe bowl to form a slightly sticky, moist dough in the centre of the bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E3. Turn the dough on to the work\nsurface and knead until smooth and elastic, and the dough no longer sticks to\nthe work surface and is silky smooth; this will take about 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Only use flour to dust the work surface or\nyour hands if the mixture is very sticky - the longer you work the dough the\nless sticky it will become.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E4. Put the dough in a large lightly\noiled bowl, big enough to allow room for the dough to double in size. Cover\nwith a clean tea towel and leave to rise at a coolish, room temperature, out of\ndraughts, for about 2 hours until doubled in size.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5. Once the dough has risen\nsatisfactorily, push the dough with your knuckles to deflate it and turn it on\nto a lightly floured work surface. Form the dough into a ball and let it rest\nfor 5 minutes on the work surface.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E6. Line trays with baking paper.\nDivide the dough into 15 pieces, and form each into a round ball and arrange,\nwell spaced, on the baking trays. Lightly brush vegetable oil onto the cling\nfilm and cover each tray of dough balls with the cling film. Leave in a warm\nplace to prove for 20 minutes until doubled in size.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E7. Meanwhile, towards the end of\nproving, heat the oil for deep frying in a large saucepan to 180°C (350 F).\nCook the dough balls in 3 batches, turning them in the oil for 4-5 minutes,\nuntil they are puffy and darker in colour, and crisp when tapped. Drain well on\nkitchen paper and keep warm.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E8. Whilst the dough balls are still\nwarm, insert the pouch of Rich Chocolate Cupcake Centre into each one through the\nbottom or side to generously fill.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;9. Grind the Vanilla Grinder approximately 15\ngrinds into the remaining caster sugar and mix together.\u0026nbsp; Toss the filled doughnuts in the sugar to\ncoat them whilst still warm. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes and then\nthe doughnuts are ready to be served slightly warm, with any remaining vanilla\nsugar mix for dipping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003ETIP\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EDoughnuts are best eaten on the same\nday they are made. For a plain dough, omit the cocoa powder and replace with\nthe same amount of white bread flour. Add a few grinds of Dr. Oetker Vanilla\nGrinder for a sweet and fragrant dough, and try using Dr. Oetker Salted Caramel\nCupcake Centre instead for a filling variation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo JPG Duffins_zpsk7ta4v12.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/JPG%20Duffins_zpsk7ta4v12.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon Duffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMakes 12\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-duffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EIf you like lemon you will love these deliciously moist muffins with their tasty lemon filling!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E115g (4oz)\nLightly salted butter, softened (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E150g (5oz) Caster\nsugar (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1 large egg,\nbeaten\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E10ml (2 tsp) Dr.\nOetker Natural Lemon Extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E340g (11 ½ oz)\nPlain flour (scant 2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2 tsp Dr. Oetker\nBaking Powder (2 Sachets)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E225ml (8fl.oz)\nWhole milk (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E140g pouch Dr.\nOetker Surprise Inside Zingy Lemon Cupcake Centre\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003ETo decorate:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E100g (3 ½ oz)\nCaster sugar (scant 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E75g (3oz) Lightly\nsalted butter, melted (scant half cup)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EMethod\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E1. Preheat the\noven to 190\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC (170\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EC\nfan oven, 375\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E°\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003EF, gas mark 5). Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin\ntin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\" name=\"_GoBack\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\" name=\"_GoBack\"\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E2. Put the butter\nand sugar in a bowl and whisk together until light and creamy. Whisk in the egg\nand Lemon Extract.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E3. Sift the flour\nand Baking Powder on top, and mix together, gradually adding all the milk, to\nmake a smooth, thick, batter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E4. Divide the\nmixture between the muffin tins, smooth the tops and bake in the oven for 30-35\nminutes until risen to a dome and firm to the touch.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E5. As soon as the\nmuffins are cool enough to handle, turn them onto a wire rack. Inject each one\ngenerously through the side with the Surprise Inside Zingy Lemon Cupcake\nCentre.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003E6. To decorate,\nwhile the muffins are still warm, put the sugar on a plate. Working on one\nmuffin at a time, brush all over with melted butter and roll in the sugar to\ncoat. Put back on the wire rack.\u0026nbsp; Your\ncakes are now ready to serve warm or allow to cool completely.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1915602319744135531\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/theres-surprise-inside.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1915602319744135531"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1915602319744135531"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/05\/theres-surprise-inside.html","title":"There's a Surprise Inside"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jCnZUoW5W_4\/VU3yuSnMz1I\/AAAAAAAAI3o\/l0L4m0WqpZU\/s72-c\/centres-group-shot-png-v2png.png","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3931687623474276194"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-22T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-04-22T04:00:06.323+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"for the kids"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simple Vanilla Cupcakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1476_zpsh1xnx7xi.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1476_zpsh1xnx7xi.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I thought it would be fun today to show you my simple \"go to\" cupcake recipe that I use all the time when I want to make vanilla cupcakes.\u0026nbsp; They are easy to make, always turn out and delicious.\u0026nbsp; In short . . .\u0026nbsp; they are the perfect vanilla cupcake.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1477_zpsy3n289hs.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1477_zpsy3n289hs.jpg\" height=\"363\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey are as easy as dumping all of the cake ingredients into a bowl and whipping them together with an electric whisk.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1478_zps3gfmcgk5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1478_zps3gfmcgk5.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey bake up moist, light and fluffy every time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I flavour them with vanilla and a hint of lemon extract.\u0026nbsp; Lemon enhances the vanilla flavour.\u0026nbsp; Did you know that?\u0026nbsp; It's true!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1479_zpsccfsegel.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1479_zpsccfsegel.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"375\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI've also included a recipe for a simple buttercream. \u0026nbsp; I just spread it on.\u0026nbsp; These aren't meant to be wors of art . . .\u0026nbsp; simply a bit of something that does you good.\u0026nbsp; Who doesn't like a little cake just for you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1482_zpsafws0vtj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1482_zpsafws0vtj.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can decorate them or not as you wish.\u0026nbsp; I had some leftover candy coated milk chocolate easter eggs, so I just crushed them and sprinkled them on top.\u0026nbsp; They went down a real treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1484_zpsaippwbz1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1484_zpsaippwbz1.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Simple Vanilla Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 8\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/simple-vanilla-cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n is a simple, quick, easy and tasty vanilla cupcake recipe with a \nvanilla buttercream icing. It is my \"go to\" cupcake recipe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the cakes:\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g soft margarine (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g of caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g self raising flour (3\/4 cup plus 2 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp lemon extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the icing:\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of butter, softened (1\/2 cup plus 4 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n350g of icing sugar,sifted ( 2 2\/3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\nfew drops vanilla (1 TBS approx.)\u003C\/div\u003E\nmilk\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsprinkles (optional)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1485_zpsnnnncjve.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1485_zpsnnnncjve.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Line 9 cupcake molds with papers.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPut\n all of the cake ingredients into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Beat with an electric whisk \nfor 2 to 3 minutes, until well blended and smooth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Half fill the paper\n cases with the batter.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until well risen \nand golden brown and the tops spring back when lightly touched.\u0026nbsp; Lift \nout of the cupcake tin and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1486_zpsrctxqdcn.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1486_zpsrctxqdcn.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo\n make the icing, using an electric whisk, beat the butter, icing sugar \nalong with a few drops of vanilla and just a touch of milk to give you a\n light and smooth icing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spread the icing on top of the cake and add \nsprinkles or not as desired."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3931687623474276194\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/simple-vanilla-cupcakes.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3931687623474276194"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3931687623474276194"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/04\/simple-vanilla-cupcakes.html","title":"Simple Vanilla Cupcakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2825459888784443063"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-12T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-12T05:27:29.509+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbook review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sticky Walnut Buns"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0333_zpsjykil4rk.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0333_zpsjykil4rk.jpg\" height=\"378\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is nothing I love more than getting a new cookery book.\u0026nbsp; I know . . . Todd agrees.\u0026nbsp; I have enough cookbooks already, but I just can't help but get excited when I am offered a new one to review. \u0026nbsp; I was recently sent a new one from DK entitled Cupcakes and Mini Cakes . . .\u0026nbsp; I know cake\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; sigh . . .\u0026nbsp; mini cakes.\u0026nbsp; If there is anything better than cake it's a cupcake or a mini cake . . . coz it's perfectly sized just . . .\u0026nbsp; for . . .\u0026nbsp; YOU! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0256_zpsdtqd09ug.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0256_zpsdtqd09ug.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"397\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPretty party treats, giftable minibakes, quick traybakes; Cupcakes and Mini Cakes offers an assortment of sweet indulgences that are sure to delight! Enjoy small, but perfectly formed treats with over 100 inspiring recipes for cupcakes, cake pops, mini cakes, muffins, pastries and tray bakes, with each recipe accompanied by easy to follow step by step instructions and a stunning final image.\u0026nbsp; I love food photos in cookbooks don't you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0258_zpsltux5gbx.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0258_zpsltux5gbx.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDivided up into 6 chapters, as well as having a full index, this book does not disappoint.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Essential techniques for making and decorating your cakes insure that you get the best results possible every time.\u0026nbsp; Perfect basics such as preparing chocolate, making buttercream and whisking egg whites, along with advanced creative techniques for making sure your creations are embelished, frosted and stippled perfectly!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0261_zpspselqok4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0261_zpspselqok4.jpg\" height=\"383\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso included at the front of the book there are themed visual recipe choosers to suit every occasion from things for the kids . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0259_zpsgeljp3qq.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0259_zpsgeljp3qq.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"399\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nto celebrations\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0263_zpsqwyvuqpm.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0263_zpsqwyvuqpm.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAfternoon tea . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0260_zpsxhc6rlue.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0260_zpsxhc6rlue.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWeekend brunch\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; as well as Holidays, After Dinner Treats\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and Chocolate!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0271_zpspwgd5p4t.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0271_zpspwgd5p4t.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"381\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd the photographs are just gorgeous.\u0026nbsp; Look at these delicious Raspberry Tartlets with Creme Patissiere.\u0026nbsp; Drool worthy for sure.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It was really difficult for me to choose a recipe to highlight from the book.\u0026nbsp; Everything looked to delicious.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0267_zps4qnd2b6d.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0267_zps4qnd2b6d.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nJust look at those Banana and Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; and that's only the tip of the iceberg.\u0026nbsp; There's muffins, tarts, pies, cookies, squares and all sorts.\u0026nbsp; Over 100 recipes of total scrumptiousness in total. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0334_zpsdqotb06h.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0334_zpsdqotb06h.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe just adore dates and walnuts in this house\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; Date and Walnut Loaf is a real favourite here.\u0026nbsp; These Sticky Walnut Buns checked all the boxes for us!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0340_zpskqkawczo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0340_zpskqkawczo.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStogged full of sticky dates and crunchy walnuts they are like a cross between a rock cake and a cupcake. \u0026nbsp; Very buttery and moreish . . . and that coffee flavoured glaze is a beautiful touch.\u0026nbsp; They went down a real treat is all I can say!\u0026nbsp; Perfect with a drink, hot or cold.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These were pretty irresistible!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0341_zps1tev60mr.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0341_zps1tev60mr.jpg\" height=\"346\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Sticky Walnut Buns*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 12\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sticky-walnut-buns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese\n are kind of like rock cakes, except you bake them in a bun\/muffin tin.\u0026nbsp;\n Butter the tin well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp; Filled with dates and walnuts and \ntopped with a lovely frosting\/glaze.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of butter (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of self-raising flour (1 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of semolina or ground rice (1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n85g of granulated sugar ( 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of finely chopped dates (about 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n60g of chopped walnuts (about 1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFor the topping:\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS instant coffee granules\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS boiling water\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g of icing sugar (scant cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n12 walnut halves to decorate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0338_zpspvknidbg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0338_zpspvknidbg.jpg\" height=\"346\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C.375*F\/gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter a 12 whole bun\/muffin tin very well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nMeasure\n the flour into a bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drop in the butter, cut into bits.\u0026nbsp; Rub the \nbutter in with your fingertips until well combined.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the \nsemolina\/ground rice and sugar.\u0026nbsp; Combine well.\u0026nbsp; Add the sugar, dates, \nwalnuts, mixing all together.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Pour in the beaten eggs and vanilla.\u0026nbsp; \nMix to make a stiff batter.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Divide the batter equally amongst the \nmuffin cups.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0339_zpsb4acq0jd.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0339_zpsb4acq0jd.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake in the top half of the oven for 10 to 12 \nminutes, until risen and golden brown.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and tip \nout onto a wire rack to cool.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN0340_zpskqkawczo.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Cookbook%20Reviews\/DSCN0340_zpskqkawczo.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhisk the coffee granules \ntogether with the boiling water til the coffee melts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Whisks in the \nicing sugar until you have a drizzle consistency, adding more water if \nnecessary.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drizzle over the cakes and top each with a half a walnut.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n Allow to set before eating.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCupcakes \u0026amp; Mini Cakes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPublished by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDK \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHard Cover\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFull colour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n256 pages including index\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nISBN : 9780241009727\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPrice: £16.99\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAvailable 2nd February 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to DK for sending me a review copy to try out.\u0026nbsp; Any thoughts and opinions are my own.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2825459888784443063\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/02\/sticky-walnut-buns.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2825459888784443063"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2825459888784443063"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/02\/sticky-walnut-buns.html","title":"Sticky Walnut Buns"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-4579866270670165671"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-17T04:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-10-12T13:18:40.021+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Queen of Pudding Cakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"613\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0011_zps0cc4dad4.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI kind of like to pull the stops out at the weekend and bake something special. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese little Queen of Pudding Cakes I am showing you here today are certainly that . . .\u0026nbsp; special, but you will be surprised as just how simple they are to make, and yet at the same time very impressive.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0012_zps69503337.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"621\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimple enough that a child could make them with a bit of help or even a husband!\u0026nbsp; The base is a basic one bowl sponge mixture.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EEverything just gets tipped into a bowl and beaten together with an electric mixer.\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u0026nbsp; You could also put it together by hand, which is a tiny bit more work, but not very difficult at all.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0013_zpsa9a79800.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSimply cream the butter and sugar together with a wooden spoon, beat in the eggs, then the custard powder and the flour, until fluffy and well blended. \u0026nbsp; All with the wooden spoon. Easy peasy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EScrape the batter into a buttered and lined pan and bake.\u0026nbsp; (Don't worry if you are in North America and cannot get the custard powder.\u0026nbsp; Use dry vanilla pudding mix instead.)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"637\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0016_zpsd5a97896.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce baked, you let the cake cool in the tin before lifting it out. \u0026nbsp; Spread the top with some jam. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ETrim off the edges, top with the store bought mini meringues and cut into squares.\u0026nbsp; Bob's your Uncle!\u0026nbsp; Presto chango!\u0026nbsp; Your cakes are done!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"629\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0017_zpsd2180d1f.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd they are so pretty too, not to mention delicious!\u0026nbsp; And it was all so easy!\u0026nbsp; These would be perfect for a tea party!\u0026nbsp; Enjoy!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0015_zps2c5e654d.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"600\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Queen of Pudding Cakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 16 squares\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/queen-of-pudding-cakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nDelightful\n little cakes.\u0026nbsp; Perfect for parties!\u0026nbsp; It's a one bowl method cake so \nit's perfect for little hands to help with.\u0026nbsp; They will also enjoy \ntopping the finished cakes with meringue.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of butter, softened (14 TBS)\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g of caster sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 largefree range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n140g of self raising flour (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n50g of custard powder (1\/3 cup, in American you can use dry vanilla pudding mix)\u003C\/div\u003E\n5 to 6 TBS seedless raspberry jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n16 mini meringues\u003C\/div\u003E\nicing sugar to dust (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0022_zpsd91830d8.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C.350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter an 8 inch square baking tin and line it with baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN0023_zpsd571b6c9.jpg\" title=\"Queen of Pudding Cakes\" width=\"611\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n together the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and custard powder in a bowl, \nuntil combined and fluffy, using an electric whisk.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Scrape the batter \ninto the pan and smooth over the top.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until \nrisen and golden brown.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and allow to cook in the \ntin.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLift the cake out once completely cooled and\u0026nbsp; carefully \nremove the baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Spread a\u0026nbsp; layer of jam evenly over top of the \ncake.\u0026nbsp; (Loosen it with a fork before spreading or warm gently)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Trim \nof any edges with a serrated knife.\u0026nbsp; Cut into 16 evenly sized squares.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n Top each with a mini meringue to finish, and dust with icing sugar if \ndesired.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4579866270670165671\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/01\/queen-of-pudding-cakes.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4579866270670165671"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4579866270670165671"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/01\/queen-of-pudding-cakes.html","title":"Queen of Pudding Cakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5849897303664791533"},"published":{"$t":"2014-11-15T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-11-15T04:00:04.231+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cupcakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8084_zps0a463e38.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8084_zps0a463e38.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"333\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI had some guests over one day last week and I had promised cakes so I baked these lovely White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cupcakes for them!\u0026nbsp; They went down a real treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8080_zps6d8caed0.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8080_zps6d8caed0.jpg\" height=\"373\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am so NOT a decorative person when it comes to frosting or decorating cupcakes, so do try not to laugh at my piping job! LOL\u0026nbsp; I did try, but alas . . .\u0026nbsp; it's just not one of my skills!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8081_zpsd9f793b2.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8081_zpsd9f793b2.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"361\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are such simple cakes to make though . . .\u0026nbsp; and they always turn out beautiful!\u0026nbsp; They are stogged full of lovely crunchy macadamia nuts . . .\u0026nbsp; don't you just love them???\u0026nbsp; And of course white chocolate chips. \u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8082_zps397624a8.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8082_zps397624a8.jpg\" height=\"366\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCan you spell S-C-R-U-M-P-T-I-O-U-S?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; (I hope I spelt that correctly!)\u0026nbsp; Whatever . . .\u0026nbsp; that is what these cupcakes are.\u0026nbsp; Moreishly moist and filled with lots of scrummy bits!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8091_zps4d6b889f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8091_zps4d6b889f.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe icing is to die for and of course there is an additional garnish of more of those addictive macadamia nuts sprinkled over the top. \u0026nbsp; Go on . . . give them a go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8086_zps1976fa13.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8086_zps1976fa13.jpg\" height=\"393\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/white-chocolate-and-macadamia-nut-cupcakes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMoist\n and moreish cupcakes filled with lovely white chocolate chips and the \ncrunch of macadamia nuts . . .\u0026nbsp; with a white chocolate frosting and \nmacadamia nut garnish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n210g plain flour (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n95g macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;191g granulated sugar (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;110ml sunflower oil (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\n2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\n70ml milk\u0026nbsp; (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g white chocolate chips (about 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the frosting:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n225g butter (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;6 ounces white chocolate chips\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n195g of icing sugar, sifted (1 1\/2 cups confectioners' sugar)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;whole milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nTo Garnish:\u003C\/div\u003E\nabout 3 TBS coarsely chopped macadamia nuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8087_zps759b5133.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8087_zps759b5133.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Line a 12 cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn\n a small bowl, mix together flour, macadamia nuts, baking powder and \nsalt.\u0026nbsp; Whisk the\u0026nbsp; sugar, oil and eggs in a large\u0026nbsp; bowl until smooth.\u0026nbsp; \nAlternately beat in flour mixture and milk, making three additions of \nflour mixture and two of milk, beating just until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Stir in white\n chocolate chips and nuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_8094_zpsd75cd031.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_8094_zpsd75cd031.jpg\" height=\"357\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\nSpoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.\u0026nbsp; Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 24 \nminutes or until golden brown and tops of cupcakes spring back when \nlightly touched.\u0026nbsp; Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Remove from \npan and let cool completely.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo\n make the frosting, cream the butter for fiv e minutes until light and \ncreamy.\u0026nbsp; Place the choclate chips in a bowl and melt them over simmering\n water.\u0026nbsp; Don't let the water touch the bottom of the bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set aside \nto cool to room temperature.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat into the butter along with the \nremaining ingredients, only adding enough milk to give you a nice creamy\n and fluffy icing.\u0026nbsp; Do not refrigerate as the chocolate will harden.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nPipe on top of the cooled cupcakes.\u0026nbsp; Sprinkle with some chopped \nmacadamia nuts.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5849897303664791533\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/11\/white-chocolate-and-macadamia-nut.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5849897303664791533"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5849897303664791533"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/11\/white-chocolate-and-macadamia-nut.html","title":"White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Cupcakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-5500911644954280709"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-15T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-14T19:23:07.832+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cupcakes Galore!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Chai Cupcakes\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen2\/cuppiecakes001.jpg\" style=\"height: 387px; width: 343px;\" title=\"Chai Cupcakes\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chai Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes one dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chai-cupcakes\" style=\"color: #33ff33;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA delicious cupcake, with spicy warm flavours, and a delicious lemony  buttercream  icing on top!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the cupcakes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 ounces self raising flour (1 3\/4 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS chai tea powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 1\/2 ounces unsalted butter, softened (about 1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 ounces soft light brown sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large\u0026nbsp; free range egg whites\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 fluid ounces of sour milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E(To sour milk add 1 tsp of lemon juice to a measuring beaker and add\u003Cbr \/\u003Emilk to the measure required.  Let stand for 5 minutes before using.   You\u003Cbr \/\u003Ecan also use an equivalent amount of buttermilk)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Icing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E5 ounces butter, softened (1\/2cup plus 2 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E10 ounces icing sugar, sifted (generous 2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice of one lemon as required\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea few drops of yellow foodcolouring if desired\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/Gas mark 4.  Line a 12 cup muffin tin  with paper liners.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESift\n the flour, baking powder, salt and chai tea powder together into a  \nmedium bowl.  In a separate bowl cream the butter and brown sugar  \ntogether until smooth and light.  Add the egg whites, slowly beating  \nthem in until the mixture is well amalgamated.  Stir in the flour  \nmixture along with the buttermilk, mixing until well combined.  Divide  \nthe mixture equally amongst the prepared cups.  Bake for 20 minutes, or \n until they test done and the top springs back when lightly touched.   \nRemove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing  \nfrom the pans to a wire rack to cool completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make the \nicing beat all of the ingredients together, adding only  enough lemon \njuice to make an icing of proper spreading consistency.   You may or may\n not need it all.  Add 1 TBS at a time.  Spread over the  tops of the \ncooled cupcakes.  Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.   Delicious!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon Meringue Cupcakes\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11392.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Lemon Meringue Cupcakes\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon Meringue Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-meringue-cupcakes\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDelicious cupcakes with a tart lemon glaze, a lovely lemon curd filling and topped with a crispy baby meringue!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the cupcakes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces caster sugar (2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe finely grated zest of one unwaxed lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp lemon extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces self raising flour (scant cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the glaze:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe finely grated zest of one unwaxed lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice of one lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/3 cup caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou will also need:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea jar of lemon curd, homemade or storebought\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea container of mini meringues\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11397.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/gas mark 4.  Line a 12 hole bun tray with 12 cupcake cases.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace\n  all the cupcake ingredients into a bowl.  Beat well with an electric  \nwhisk until light and fluffy.  Divide the mixture evenly between the  \ncupcake cases.  Bake for 15 minutes, or until well risen and the centres\n  spring back when lightly touched.  Remove from the oven and transfer \nto  a wire rack.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix the lemon juice, lemon zest and caster sugar\n  for the glaze together, stirring to combine well.  While the cupcakes \n are still warm, and using a melon baller, remove a bit from the centre \n of each cupcake, and discard.   Brush the edges and the centre area \nwith  the glaze.  Fill the hollow with some lemon curd and pop a \nmeringue  onto the top.  Serve immediately.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon and Poppyseed Cupcakes\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12676.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Lemon and Poppyseed Cupcakes\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Lemon and Poppyseed Cupcakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 12\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-and-poppyseed-cupcakes\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere  is something that is quintessentially delicious about \ncombining lemon  and poppyseeds!  I'm not sure what it is. I only know \nit works.  Toast  the poppyseeds for even more flavour!\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E225g self raising flour (1 2\/3 cups)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E175g golden caster sugar (2\/3 cup)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe zest of two unwaxed lemons\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS poppyseeds, toasted\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 large free range eggs\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E100g natural yoghurt (about 1\/2 cup)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E175g butter, melted and cooled slightly (1\/2 cup, plus 1 TBS)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Icing:\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E225g butter, softened (1 cup)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E400g icing sugar, sifted (about 3 cups)\n\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice of one lemon\n\u003Cbr \/\u003Efew drops yellow food colouring\n\u003Cbr \/\u003Eicing flowers, sprinkles or lemon slice candies to decorate\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Lemon cupcakes\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC12674.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Lemon Cupcakes\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper liners.  Set aside.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk  together the flour, sugar, lemon zest and poppyseeds.  Beat \nthe eggs  into the yoghurt and them tip this mixture into the dry \ningredients  along with the melted butter.  Mix together with a wooden \nspoon, until  lump free.  Fill the cake cases about 2\/3 full.  Bake for \n20 to 22  minutes, until a skewer poked in the centre of one comes out \nclean.   Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing to  a wire \nrack to  finish cooling completely before icing.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo make the icing, beat  the softened butter until really soft.  \nGradually beat in the icing  sugar and lemon juice.  Add just enough \nfood colouring to give you a  pale yellow colour.  Spread on top of the \ncupcakes in a decorative  manner.  Top with some decorations.  Store in \nan airtight container.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Gingerbread Cupcakes\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Tuesdays%20WithDorie\/gingerbreadcupcakes2.jpg\" style=\"height: 388px; width: 334px;\" title=\"Gingerbread Cupcakes\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003E*Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon Icing*\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/gingerbread-cupcakes-with-a-lemon-glaze\" style=\"color: #33cc00;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOhhh\n . . . soft, sticky and moist and chock full of lovely ginger flavour, \nthese cupcakes are real husband *pleasers* . . . and, come to think of \nit, wife *pleasers* too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E60g butter (generous 4 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E50g soft light brown sugar (4 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS golden syrup\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS dark treacle\u003Cbr \/\u003E(If you can't get the golden and dark treacles,\u003Cbr \/\u003Edo use 4 TBS mild molasses instead)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E80 ml whole milk (5 1\/2 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 large free range egg, beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 pieces of preserved stem ginger in syrup,\u003Cbr \/\u003Edrained well and chopped finely\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n140g self raising flour (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the Topping:\u003Cbr \/\u003Ethe juice of one lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E(bring the lemon to room temperature and roll it on the counter\u003Cbr \/\u003Ea few times under the palm of your hand before squeezing)\u003Cbr \/\u003E200g icing sugar, sifted (generous 1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 piece of stem ginger in syrup, drained and chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 TBS chopped candied ginger\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPre-heat the oven to 170*C\/325*F\/Gas Mark 3. Line a muffin tin with paper cakes and then set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace\n the treacles (or molasses) butter, sugar and ground ginger into a \nlargish saucepan. Place over medium low heat and heat gently until the \nbutter has melted and all have blended well together. Remove from the \nheat and allow to cool a bit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBeat together the milk and the egg.\n Stir this into the warm mixture along with the stem ginger. Sift the \nflour over top and fold it in until well combined. Spoon into the muffin\n cases, dividing it equally amongst them all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake for 20 \nminutes, or until they spring back when lightly touched, or when a \nskewer inserted into the centre of one comes out clean. Transfer to a \nwire rack to cool.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESqueeze the lemon juice into a bowl, removing \nall the pips. Gradually stir in the sifted icing sugar, stirring until \nsmooth and thick, yet still spoonable. Spoon this icing over the cakes. \nCombine the chopped stem ginger and candied ginger and then sprinkle a \nbit over the top of each one. Let set before serving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/5500911644954280709\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/09\/cupcakes-galore.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5500911644954280709"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/5500911644954280709"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/09\/cupcakes-galore.html","title":"Cupcakes Galore!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7411496259598436240"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-18T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-08-11T05:47:16.903+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Beverages"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Froothie"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"nuts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small bites"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Raspberry and Marshmallow Friands . . . and Orange Julius Drinks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6087_zps843774fc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6087_zps843774fc.jpg\" height=\"372\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EI had in my mind to make Friands today, but not just any friands . . . \u0026nbsp;raspberry and marshmallow friands. \u0026nbsp; I went to the shops and picked up some lovely fresh raspberries and a bag of pink and white mini marshmallows and got home only to discover I had no ground almonds. \u0026nbsp;I hate it when that happens.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6088_zpsaa3c7775.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6088_zpsaa3c7775.jpg\" height=\"349\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EI was sure I had some, but could I find them? \u0026nbsp;No way! \u0026nbsp;And then I remembered my\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.froothie.co.uk\/index.php?dispatch=aff_banners.view\u0026amp;bid=67\u0026amp;sl=EN\u0026amp;aff_id=1316\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFroothie Optimum 9400 Blender\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;. \u0026nbsp;I had a bag of \u0026nbsp;regular almonds and I just knew I could turn them into ground almonds in a flash using the Foothie. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6075_zpsc1de9760.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6075_zpsc1de9760.jpg\" height=\"375\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EActually they were done quicker than a flash. \u0026nbsp;Two pulses. \u0026nbsp;I kid you not. \u0026nbsp; I threw them into the froothie and two pulses later I had these . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6076_zpsec9934c4.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6076_zpsec9934c4.jpg\" height=\"399\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EPerfectly ground almonds. \u0026nbsp;I was set to go. \u0026nbsp;I sure do love my froothie . . . \u0026nbsp;I really do. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6089_zps6612b197.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6089_zps6612b197.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"388\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EThis is just like my normal Friand recipe, except this time I added some marshmallows. \u0026nbsp; Tender almond flavoured and buttery cakes . . \u0026nbsp;.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6090_zps22660030.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6090_zps22660030.jpg\" height=\"385\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003ESweet and studded with tart ruby red raspberries and sweet little pockets of marshmallow. \u0026nbsp;These are so delicious and simple to make. \u0026nbsp;You just bang everything into a bowl, stir it together and then spoon the batter into a prepared pan . . .\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6090_zps22660030.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6090_zps22660030.jpg\" height=\"385\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EDrop a few berries in top and a few marshmallows and pop them into the oven. \u0026nbsp;Twenty to twenty five minutes later you have delightful little cakes that are perfect with that morning or afternoon cuppa . . . \u0026nbsp;with ice cream for dessert . . . \u0026nbsp;for a tea party . . . \u0026nbsp;for any occasion really that you are wanting to serve cakes . . . \u0026nbsp;lovely little cakes. \u0026nbsp; Beautifully tasty little cakes. \u0026nbsp;☺ \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6098_zps174f0f64.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6098_zps174f0f64.jpg\" height=\"374\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EThe worst thing about these is you won't be able to eat just one. \u0026nbsp;Seriously. \u0026nbsp;Irresistible. \u0026nbsp;Totally.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6097_zps69825edb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6097_zps69825edb.jpg\" height=\"355\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E*Raspberry and Marshmallow Friands*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMakes 18\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/raspberry-and-marshmallow-friands\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EThese are incredibly easy to make and always turn out. \u0026nbsp;Seriously. \u0026nbsp;If you don't have a friand pan you can very easily bake them in muffin tins.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E10 medium free range egg whites\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E(Plan to make custard or something with the yolks)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E300g of butter, melted (1 1\/3 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E175g of ground almonds (2 cups)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E370g sifted icing sugar (2 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E100g plain flour, sifted (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea large punnet of fresh raspberries\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Ea couple handfuls of mini marshmallows\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eicing sugar to dust\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eadditional berries to serve (optional) \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6095_zpsddbd5127.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6095_zpsddbd5127.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4. \u0026nbsp;Butter the holes in a non stick friand or muffin tin, or two if required. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhisk the egg whites with an electric whisk for several seconds to lightly combine. \u0026nbsp;You don't want them to be stiff or anything. \u0026nbsp; Whisk together the almonds, sugar and flour. \u0026nbsp;Add this to the egg whites along with the melted butter. \u0026nbsp; Combine well. \u0026nbsp;Pour into the prepared pans, filling them 2\/3 full. \u0026nbsp; Drop a couple of raspberries and a few marshmallows on the top of each.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ERemove from the tins. \u0026nbsp;Dust with icing sugar. \u0026nbsp;Serve warm with or without additional raspberries. \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6077_zpse8f0ebef.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6077_zpse8f0ebef.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"214\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhile I had the machine out I decided to whip us up some tasty drinks to enjoy on this positively hot sunny summer's day. \u0026nbsp;Yes, we are having a heat wave! \u0026nbsp;Yay! \u0026nbsp;It's about time and all! \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6082_zpsc21b6001.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6082_zpsc21b6001.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003ENothing could be simpler or more refreshing than these Orange Julius drinks. \u0026nbsp;I used to love getting an Orange Julius whenever we went to the mall back in Canada. \u0026nbsp;No Orange Julius (s) over here. \u0026nbsp; SO I made do with a simple mix of orange juice, ice cream and vanilla. \u0026nbsp;Maybe not the healthiest, but they sure were tasty . . . \u0026nbsp;and refreshing! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6083_zpsd4e2f8e6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6083_zpsd4e2f8e6.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*Orange Julius*\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nServes 4\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/orange-julius\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis is a refreshingly delicious drink for a hot summer day!  Quick and easy to make.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n500ml of vanilla ice cream (about 2 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n225ml of orange juice (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBang all of the ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth.   Serve immediately. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_6081_zps4a78f295.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_6081_zps4a78f295.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEasy peasy . . . \u0026nbsp;orange squeazy! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.froothie.co.uk\/images\/detailed\/1\/optimum-9400-white-600px-with-tamper1395264549532a0c25ad838.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003EI love, LOVE this versatile machine. \u0026nbsp;I know you are probably getting tired of hearing about it, but I am just so thrilled with it I can't stop telling you about it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;To find out more about this beautiful machine do check out the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.froothie.co.uk\/index.php?dispatch=aff_banners.view\u0026amp;bid=66\u0026amp;sl=EN\u0026amp;aff_id=1316\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFroothie Homepage\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp; To find out more about the specifications of it and just what it can do, \u0026nbsp;remember it's not\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.froothie.co.uk\/index.php?dispatch=aff_banners.view\u0026amp;bid=67\u0026amp;sl=EN\u0026amp;aff_id=1316\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;just a blender\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EOf course if you are as impressed as I am with what I do with mine you can just\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.froothie.co.uk\/index.php?dispatch=aff_banners.view\u0026amp;bid=42\u0026amp;sl=EN\u0026amp;aff_id=1316\u0026amp;product_id=253\" style=\"color: #9ea52f; text-decoration: none;\"\u003Ebuy one now.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #443022;\"\u003EWith a one month trial and a money back guarantee, which includes return postage costs from the UK, you can't lose!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7411496259598436240\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/raspberry-and-marshmallow-friands-and.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7411496259598436240"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7411496259598436240"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/raspberry-and-marshmallow-friands-and.html","title":"Raspberry and Marshmallow Friands . . . and Orange Julius Drinks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6712574557879451448"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-13T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-13T15:52:26.062+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brunch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookbookery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jumbo Cappuccino and White Chocolate Muffins . . . ."},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5918_zpsf0476a89.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5918_zpsf0476a89.jpg\" height=\"377\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\nThis is\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Ea recipe I have been eyeballing in a baking book for a while now. \u0026nbsp; It's one of those e-books. \u0026nbsp;Good Breakfast and Brunch Food from Murdoch. \u0026nbsp;There is a recipe in it called Sky High Cappuccino and White Chocolate Muffins. \u0026nbsp;It looked really good and I have long wanted to try it out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5920_zpse62408b8.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5920_zpse62408b8.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't drink coffee, but I do like the flavour of it in baked goods.\u0026nbsp; I normally use Camp which is a British product, composed of water, sugar, 4% caffeine-free coffee essence, and 26% chicory essence.\u0026nbsp; It makes an excellent substitute for those who don't drink coffee.\u0026nbsp; I used about 1 TBS of it in these.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5923_zpsfb68272e.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5923_zpsfb68272e.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"363\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn the e-book, they \u0026nbsp;made baking paper tube, tying them and then lining the ramekins with them.\u0026nbsp; That just did not work for me, and so I crossed my fingers and just baked them in ramekins which I had buttered really well.\u0026nbsp; I also lined the bottoms with baking paper rounds.\u0026nbsp; Worked a charm.\u0026nbsp; I was really pleased.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5925_zpsdc793a74.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5925_zpsdc793a74.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"399\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI used Green and Blacks quality White Chocolate, cut into nice chunks.\u0026nbsp; You can see the flecks of vanilla in this chocolate.\u0026nbsp; It's the white chocolate which I like the best.\u0026nbsp; It worked beautifully in this recipe. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5926_zps439fcb77.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5926_zps439fcb77.jpg\" height=\"396\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also dusted mine with some sifted icing sugar to serve.\u0026nbsp; I did that for several reasons.\u0026nbsp; Number one I thought it would look really pretty, and number two, it enhanced the coffee\/cappucchino flavour of them, with just a tiny bit of sweetness. You could also glaze them with a coffee flavoured drizzle which would be nice.\u0026nbsp; Look at that lovely chunk of white chocolate you can see there . . .\u0026nbsp; scrumdiddlyumptious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5929_zps00e4000e.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5929_zps00e4000e.jpg\" height=\"351\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey were beautifully moist as well.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We both really enjoyed these.\u0026nbsp; I also cut the recipe in half because there are only two of us.\u0026nbsp; That worked fine, no problemo.\u0026nbsp; If you are looking for a nice muffin recipe with moist muffins that are beautifully flavoured and textured, I highly recommend this recipe.\u0026nbsp; I hope you will give it a go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh yes, there is a brown sugar and butter mixture that you swirl into top of them prior to baking as well. It kind of sinks in and caramlizes.\u0026nbsp; Scrummo!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5924_zpsb9af64e3.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5924_zpsb9af64e3.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*Jumbo Cappuccino and White Chocolate Muffins*\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMakes 8\u0026nbsp; large or 12 medium muffins\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sky-high-cappuchino-and-white-chocolate-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThis recipe makes eight beautifully flavoured muffins. The sugar swirl in the top is a delightful surprise!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n20g (1\/4 cup) instant espresso coffee powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 TBS boiling water\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n310g (2 12 cups) self raising flour\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n115g (1\/2 cup) caster sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, lightly beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n375ml (1 1\/2 cups buttermilk)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n150g (2\/3 cup) melted butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n100g (3\/4 cup) chopped white chocolate\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n2 TBS butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n3 TBS soft light brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nicing sugar for dusting (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPreheat\n the oven to 200*C.400*F\/ gas mark 6. \u0026nbsp; Butter 8 ramekins well.\u0026nbsp; Line \nthe bottoms with baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Place onto a baking tray.\u0026nbsp; Alternately \nline a 12 cup medium muffin tin with cupcake papers, or butter really \nwell.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5934_zps0ca63af0.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5934_zps0ca63af0.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"378\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nDissolve the coffee powder in 1 TBS \nboiling water. \u0026nbsp;Allow it to cool completely. \u0026nbsp;Sift the flour and sugar \ninto a bowl. \u0026nbsp;Beat together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and melted \nbutter. \u0026nbsp;Stir in the coffee mixture. \u0026nbsp;Add all at once to the dry \ningredients. \u0026nbsp;Roughly mix together along with the chopped chocolate. \n\u0026nbsp;Divide between the muffin cases. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nHeat the 2 \nTBS butter and soft brown sugar together, stirring to dissolve the \nsugar. \u0026nbsp; Spoon a portion of this mixture onto each muffin and then swirl\n it into the top of the muffin using a toothpick.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_5935_zpsf8ef6a40.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_5935_zpsf8ef6a40.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake\n for 25 to 30 minutes, until well risen and the muffins test done. \u0026nbsp;A \ntoothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean. (If you are \ndoing smaller muffins, they should only take 15 to 20 minutes, max.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou may or may not dust these with icing sugar prior to serving.\u0026nbsp; It's up to you! "},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6712574557879451448\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/jumbo-cappuccino-and-white-chocolate.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6712574557879451448"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6712574557879451448"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/07\/jumbo-cappuccino-and-white-chocolate.html","title":"Jumbo Cappuccino and White Chocolate Muffins . . . ."}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2509746845658414265"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-17T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-05-17T04:00:05.920+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cookies and squares"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Date Slices for a Saturday Morning Elevensies Treat!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4674_zpsec1fcadb.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4674_zpsec1fcadb.jpg\" height=\"369\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EOne of my favourite baking ingredients has to be dates. \u0026nbsp; They have a natural sweetness that is almost caramel-like in taste and they add a wonderful touch when stirred into cakes and cookies. \u0026nbsp; I love eating them out of hand . . . \u0026nbsp;mmmm . . . Medjool dates are my favorites. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4676_zps699daef1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4676_zps699daef1.jpg\" height=\"376\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EI always treat myself to a box at Christmas and in all truth they shine above all other Christmas treats for me. \u0026nbsp;If you have never tried a lovely sticky date, filled with some parmesan cheese, rolled in bacon and then baked, then you have not lived. \u0026nbsp; Fabulously delicious. \u0026nbsp;It's that salty\/sweet thing. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4677_zps9801806a.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4677_zps9801806a.jpg\" height=\"374\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EThese squares I have baked for you before, but some things just bear repeating I think . . . and my photos were not so good when I first showed you these either. \u0026nbsp;I have grown in skill and I have a much better camera now. \u0026nbsp;I really wanted to re-do them, so that you could see them for the truly wonderful squares\/slices that they are. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4679_zps09efec2b.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4679_zps09efec2b.jpg\" height=\"387\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EThey have a moist, almost blondie-like texture . . . not too sweet, but stogged full of dessicated coconut, and those caramel flavoured bits of dates, they don't need to be too sweet. \u0026nbsp;The dates really shine! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4680_zpsf46a8292.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4680_zpsf46a8292.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EAnd then there is that tart\/sweet lemon glaze icing that just sets everything off beautifully. \u0026nbsp;I always add a touch of lemon to my Date\/Matrimony Squares. \u0026nbsp;Dates and lemon . . . so good together! \u0026nbsp;If you like dates, you will love, LOVE these bars\/slices! \u0026nbsp;Quick and simple to make. \u0026nbsp; Delicious to taste. \u0026nbsp;Break out the tea cups, coz these are perfectly scrumptious little bites to enjoy with that mid morning cuppa! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4681_zpse7cda72f.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4681_zpse7cda72f.jpg\" height=\"395\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Date Slice*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EMakes one 8 by 12 inch pan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/date-slice\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EIf you like the flavour of dates and coconut, then this slice is for you.\u0026nbsp; Moreishly moist and datey cake, beneath a tangy lemon icing.\u0026nbsp; What's not to like!\u0026nbsp; You can add 1\/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for an extra bit of flavour and texture if you wish.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E100g of dessicated coconut (1 1\/3 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E198g caster sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E170g self raising flour (1 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E90g of butter (6 1\/4 TBS)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E1 large egg\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E125g of stoned dates, finely chopped (generous 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E2 TBS whole milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cu style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003EFor the lemon icing:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E130g of sifted icing sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E1 TBS butter\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003Ethe juice of one lemon \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4683_zps2c4fffa5.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4683_zps2c4fffa5.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"387\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EPre-heat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Line the baking tin with baking paper and lightly grease.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EMelt the butter.\u0026nbsp; Once melted cool and then whisk in the milk, vanilla and the egg to combine well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESift the flour into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the castor sugar, the coconut and the dates.\u0026nbsp; Pour the butter mixture over top and mix well with a fork.\u0026nbsp; Spread evenly into the prepared tin. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_4685_zps5a789097.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/AAAA%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_4685_zps5a789097.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBake for 25 minutes until risen and golden brown.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven to a wire rack to cool.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr style=\"color: #333333;\" \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETo make the icing whisk the icing ingredients together until smooth.\u0026nbsp; Spread over the cooled cake.\u0026nbsp; Cut into squares to serve.\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2509746845658414265\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/05\/date-slices-for-saturday-morning.html#comment-form","title":"6 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2509746845658414265"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2509746845658414265"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2014\/05\/date-slices-for-saturday-morning.html","title":"Date Slices for a Saturday Morning Elevensies Treat!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"6"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-1294771142751396598"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-26T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-26T04:00:01.612+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cranberry and Corn Toaster Cakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2482_zps65ccc2a5.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"375\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2482_zps65ccc2a5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nWhen the kids were growing up we often popped across the border into the US to go shopping, especially when the Canadian dollar was almost on par.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We got a lot of bang for our bucks then!\u0026nbsp; Food in American was always a lot cheaper and we got tons of bargains.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; We would come home with our car boot absolutely bursting!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2473_zpse4225b69.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2473_zpse4225b69.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOne thing I always loved to pick up was the Thomas's Toaster Muffins.\u0026nbsp; They came in several varities but my favourite ones were always the Corn Toaster Muffins\u0026nbsp; I am a big fan of corn muffins!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2474_zps9d6b6f2e.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2474_zps9d6b6f2e.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI found \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sweets.seriouseats.com\/2013\/11\/one-bowl-baking-cranberry-corn-toaster-cakes.html\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ethis recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E recently on Serious Eats.\u0026nbsp; It looked delicious and very similar to the Thomas's Toaster Muffins I had so enjoyed.\u0026nbsp; I just had to print it out and give them a go.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2477_zpsc06c20d3.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2477_zpsc06c20d3.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nI was not disappointed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They were fabulous!\u0026nbsp; Not too sweet, with a hearty texture . . . and just the perfect size for popping into the toaster.\u0026nbsp; Perfect eats for those mornings when you are rushed and don't have a lot of time to spend.\u0026nbsp; The kiddies will love them too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2478_zpsba943da9.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"347\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2478_zpsba943da9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe hardest part for me was fitting my muffin top pan into our oven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Obviously North American ovens are a lot larger!\u0026nbsp; We had to use the Toddster's pliers to bend one of the ends up so I could slide it in with ease!\u0026nbsp; They worked a charm, and in my opinion it was an improvement on the original design!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2479_zps962fd22f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2479_zps962fd22f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry Toaster Cakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 13\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-corn-toaster-cakes\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nTasty little muffin tops that you can just pop into the toaster to heat up.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Easy peasy.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n10 TBS unsalted butter, softened\u003C\/div\u003E\n127g of granulated sugar (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n255g of fine polenta (1 1\/2 cups cornmeal)\u003C\/div\u003E\n140g plus 2 TBS plain flour (1 cup plus 2 TBS all purpose flour)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n6 fluid ounces milk (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g fresh cranberries (1 1\/4 cups)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2481_zps912c6357.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2481_zps912c6357.jpg\" width=\"372\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nYou\n will need several muffin top pans for this. In the UK, you can use \nyorkshire pudding tins, which are slightly larger.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Alternately you can\n just bake them as muffins, in which case you will need to bake them \nlonger.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter your tins really well and set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nCream\n together the butter, sugar and salt until light and creamy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat in \nthe eggs, one at a time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk together the flour, polenta and baking \npowder.\u0026nbsp; Stir into the creamed mixture along with the milk, stirring to \njust combine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fold in the cranberries.\u0026nbsp; Fill your muffin top cups \nuntil almost full.\u0026nbsp; Smooth over the tops with a damp spatula.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake\n in the preheated oven until set and golden brown around the edges.\u0026nbsp; \nThis should take about 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool in the pans for 5 \nminutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.\u0026nbsp; Repeat with \nthe remaining batter until all have been cooked.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2483_zpsc9c08eed.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2483_zpsc9c08eed.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nWhen done,\n stack, placing a piece of parchment paper in between each, wrap tightly\n and freeze.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; When you want to have one for breakfast, just take one \nout and pop it into the toaster to toast.\u0026nbsp; Serve warm with softened \nbutter for spreading!\u0026nbsp; Delish!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/1294771142751396598\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/cranberry-and-corn-toaster-cakes.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1294771142751396598"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/1294771142751396598"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/cranberry-and-corn-toaster-cakes.html","title":"Cranberry and Corn Toaster Cakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8419132135929339046"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-28T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-09-28T04:00:01.384+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"early autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pumpkin Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0576_zpsadc20702.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0576_zpsadc20702.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI don't know what it is about autumn and pumpkin, but the two things just go together like peas and carrots!\u0026nbsp; Last weekend I was making pumpkin butter . . . this weekend it's these tasty moist muffins! \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0577_zps775dc1f7.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0577_zps775dc1f7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis recipe is the cumulation of years and years of trial and testing.\u0026nbsp; I wanted a muffin that was moist and spicy.\u0026nbsp; This recipe produces a muffin that is just that. \u0026nbsp; Tender, moreishly moist with just enough spice to make you want to have another one. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0578_zps02fd2bb7.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0578_zps02fd2bb7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey're good keepers too.\u0026nbsp; They'll keep in a tightly closed tin for about 4 to 5 days.\u0026nbsp; They also freeze very well.\u0026nbsp; You can also double the recipe, which I normally do because there are two cups of pumpkin in one tin and if I am going to open a tin of pumpkin, I might as well use it all at once!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0579_zps23185121.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0579_zps23185121.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo freeze, just place them onto a baking tray and freeze in the freezer, then pop them into a zip lock baggie, so that you can take them out as you want them.\u0026nbsp; About 35 to 40 seconds in the microwave and they are good to go.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0580_zps9fe6812b.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"371\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0580_zps9fe6812b.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey make a great coffee break, or elevensies treat.\u0026nbsp; A fabulous after school snack.\u0026nbsp; A great addition to the packed lunch (especially if you split them in half and spread with some creamed cheese!).\u0026nbsp; And . . . they are the perfect breakfast on the go!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0581_zps7fd76cce.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"336\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0581_zps7fd76cce.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey're quite versatile as well.\u0026nbsp; Try adding some sultana raisins or dried cranberries, white or milk chocolate chips, chopped nuts.\u0026nbsp; All go very well!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I do hope you'll give them a go.\u0026nbsp; I just know you will love them as much as we do!\u0026nbsp; Happy Autumn y'all!!\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_0575_zps04e07acf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"382\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_0575_zps04e07acf.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Pumpkin Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 12\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/pumpkin-muffins\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese\n are simple muffins, but don't let the simplicity of them fool you into \nthinking they aren't special.\u0026nbsp; They are moist and spicy and you will \nhave a hard time eating just one!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n180g tinned pumpkin (or fresh cooked pureed pumpkin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf using fresh you will need to let it drain overnight before measuring.\u0026nbsp; 1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n125ml of water (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125ml canola or sunflower oil (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n245g of plain flour (2 3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n290g caster sugar (1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground cardamom\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cloves\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter a 12 cup muffin tin well, or line with papers.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n the flour, salt, sugar and spices together in a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together \nthe eggs, water and oil.\u0026nbsp; Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the\n wet all at once.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Mix together well, without overmixing.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpoon into \nthe prepared muffin tins, filling them 3\/4 full.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 30 minutes, \nuntil well risen and the tops spring back when lightly touched.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLet sit\n in the tin for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to finish \ncooling.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8419132135929339046\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/09\/pumpkin-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8419132135929339046"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8419132135929339046"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/09\/pumpkin-muffins.html","title":"Pumpkin Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-554806676405997598"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-03T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-08-03T04:00:01.110+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family pleasers"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cranberry, Ginger and White Chocolate Rock Cakes"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7831_zps13edc7fb.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"353\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7831_zps13edc7fb.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh boy . . . is it hot.\u0026nbsp; It seems we are in for this hot sticky weather for a while yet.\u0026nbsp; Not going to complain . . . not going to complain, but it sure is putting a damper on my baking mojo!\u0026nbsp; I usually like to bake something scrummy at the weekend, but not wanting to have the oven on for long.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7832_zps67cebb7d.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"367\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7832_zps67cebb7d.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese delightful rock cakes are the perfect thing for that.\u0026nbsp; They cook in under fifteen minutes, so in a reasonably short time you can have something decent on the table to have with your break time cuppa.\u0026nbsp; And . . . if you do it early in the morning before the sun really gets up too high in the sky, your kitchen won't get overly heated.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I did these early in the morning while the back of our house, where the kitchen is, was still well shaded.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It was quite cool in the kitchen with the door open.\u0026nbsp; I barely broke out in a sweat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7834_zps46eeb389.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"376\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7834_zps46eeb389.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRock cakes are a little bit hard to define . . . they are not quite cookie\/biscuit or scone . . . but something in between.\u0026nbsp; Buttery and short . . . they're also known as Rock Buns and are one of Harry Potter's favourite tea time treats!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7840_zpsad32a2d9.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7840_zpsad32a2d9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou could split them and spread them with butter, but I am quite happy nibbling on them just as they are.\u0026nbsp; This recipe here today is stogged full of sweet\/tart dried cranberries and chunks of white chocolate, along with tasty little nibble-y bits of preserved stem ginger.\u0026nbsp; (I just love ginger don't you?)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7837_zps544f8438.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7837_zps544f8438.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAltogether they make for a really morishly tasty tea time treat.\u0026nbsp; Your kids will love these . . . the big ones too.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They also make perfect little cakes to take on a family outing or picnic.\u0026nbsp; Bring on the ice cold ginger-beer!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7833_zpsb1a827e1.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"361\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7833_zpsb1a827e1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry, Ginger and White Chocolate Rock Cakes*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 15\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-ginger-white-chocolate-rock-cakes\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nA\n rock cake is kind of like a cross between a sweet drop cookie and a \ndrop scone.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; This version is quite scrummy, with nice chunks of white \nchocolate, dried cranberries and lots of moreish bits of preserved \nginger root!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g unsalted butter (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n350g of plain flour (approx 2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp powdered ginger\u003C\/div\u003E\npinch salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g soft light brown sugar (1 cup packed)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of dried cranberries (3\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 bar of good quality white chocolate cut into chunks (I use green and blacks.\u0026nbsp; You will want\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nabout 1\/2 cup of chocolate chunks)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 balls of preserved stem ginger, cut into small bits\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 to 3 TBS milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS syrup from the stem ginger bottle\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.\u0026nbsp; Line a large baking tray with baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Butter the paper.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSift\n the flour, baking powder, ginger, and salt into a mixing bowl.\u0026nbsp; Cut the\n butter into bits and drop it into the flour mixture. Rub the butter \ninto the flour mixture with your finger tips until the mixture\u0026nbsp; \nresembles coarse breadcrumbs.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the ginger, cranberries and \nchocolate chunks along with the brown sugar.\u0026nbsp; Whisk together the egg, \nmilk and syrup.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add this to the mixture a bit at a time and mix in \nusing a round bladed knife.\u0026nbsp; You should have a mixture which is quite \nstiff and just holding together.\u0026nbsp; You may not need all of the liquid.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n heaping dessert spoons of the mixture evenly spaced on the prepared \nbaking sheet.\u0026nbsp; Using a fork, rough up the edges a bit.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 12 to \n15 minutes, until the buns are nicely browned and a toothpick inserted \nin the centre of one comes out clean.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to\n stand on the baking sheet for about five minutes before removing to a \nwire rack to finish cooling.\u0026nbsp; These will keep well in an airtight \ncontainer for 3 to 5 days.\u0026nbsp; They also freeze well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/554806676405997598\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/08\/cranberry-ginger-and-white-chocolate.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/554806676405997598"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/554806676405997598"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/08\/cranberry-ginger-and-white-chocolate.html","title":"Cranberry, Ginger and White Chocolate Rock Cakes"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-9220539457198937966"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-31T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-31T15:56:37.404+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Berries"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"summer"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Blueberry Fritters"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\" photo Blueberries_zpsae2e1eba.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"387\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/Blueberries_zpsae2e1eba.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nSo the blueberries are beginning to ripen in our garden now.\u0026nbsp; Half of our bushes are an early variety which produces really big berries.\u0026nbsp; They are about the size of grapes.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; On a side note, don't you just love this poem by Robert Frost???\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I thought it was great!\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7800_zps9208ed87.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7800_zps9208ed87.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\nI had about half a cup of nice ripe ones today.\u0026nbsp; It wasn't enough to make much with . . . but I did need to pick them today.\u0026nbsp; I suppose I could have frozen them, but the temptation to use them right now was too great and so I decided to make blueberry fritters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7801_zpsa6c84433.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"368\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7801_zpsa6c84433.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFruit fritters are really easy to make.\u0026nbsp; You can do them with just about any type of fruit.\u0026nbsp; In the local coffee shop back home you can buy apple ones, which are filled with cinnamon and big chunks of apple and sultana raisins.\u0026nbsp; If you are using a really wet fruit, you will want to dry it well and dip it in some flour before you dip it into the batter, or the batter won't stick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7805_zps7939a7e6.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"366\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7805_zps7939a7e6.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSome of the berries will probably pop out when you cook these, but that's ok . . . it just makes these little craggy holes which get all crisp on the edges . . . my favourite part and the fried berries are rather scrummy too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7803_zpsc947bb26.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7803_zpsc947bb26.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou could glaze them with an icing sugar glaze, but I just dust mine with icing sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; They look like they've been snowed on, and I rather like the look of it myself . . . besides glazes can sometimes turn things soggy . . . and we don't want that do we?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7809_zpse7752068.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7809_zpse7752068.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWe want nice crisp fritters . . . with golden brown edges and just enough sweet to go with the tartness of the berries.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I like mine to be really golden brown, but if you like yours lighter just take them out sooner.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The important thing is to make sure your oil is hot enough before you begin frying.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; That's the secret to a crisp fritter!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7799_zps8496698f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7799_zps8496698f.jpg\" width=\"393\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Blueberry Fritters*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/blueberry-fritters\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese\n are easy to make and delicious.\u0026nbsp; I am rather lazy you know, so easy \nworks best for me.\u0026nbsp; Do make sure your oil is at the right temperature so\n that you end up with crisp fritters instead of soggy greasy ones.\u0026nbsp; \nIdeally it should be 180 to 190*C\/360- 375*F.\u0026nbsp; If you have a deep fat\u0026nbsp; \nthermometer, use it.\u0026nbsp; If not, the oil is ready if when a drop of batter \ndropped into it the drop sizzles immediately and rises to the top.\u0026nbsp; \nUnder no circumstances should you walk away from the stove when deep fat\n frying.\u0026nbsp; Also keep a pot lid handy to clap onto the top of the pan in \ncase of fire.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 cup plain flour (140g)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 cup caster sugar (50g)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 heaped tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cardamom\u003C\/div\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of one lemon\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 large free range egg, beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/3 cup whole milk\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS butter, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1\/2 cup fresh blueberries (small punnet)\u003C\/div\u003E\ncanola oil for frying\u003C\/div\u003E\nicing sugar for dusting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7814_zps1c036787.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7814_zps1c036787.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nSift\n the flour into a bowl along with the sugar, baking powder, salt, \ncinnamon and cardamom.\u0026nbsp; Whisk in the lemon zest.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat together the \negg, milk, vanilla and melted butter.\u0026nbsp; Make a well in the dry \ningredients and add the wet all at once.\u0026nbsp; Stir just to combine.\u0026nbsp; It's ok\n if it's lumpy, that's a good sign.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Fold in the fruit.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nHeat\n 3 to 4 inches of canola oil in a deep skillet.\u0026nbsp; Once the oil is hot \nenough (see above) drop in heaped TBS of the batter, using two spoons to\n roll scoops of the batter into the hot oil.\u0026nbsp; Don't over crowd the pan \nor your oil will cool down too much.\u0026nbsp; I only do two to three at a time.\u0026nbsp;\n Cook until crisp and brown on one side, 2 1\/2 to 3 minutes, then \ncarefully flip them over and brown on the other side for approximately \nthe same amount of time.\u0026nbsp; Scoop out onto a rack lined with paper kitchen\n toweling to drain.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\nAllow to cool somewhat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Dust \ngenerously with sifted icing sugar and serve.\u0026nbsp; These aren't keepers so \neat on the day!\u0026nbsp; (They get soggy if left longer, although you can \nrefresh them somewhat in a hot oven.)"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/9220539457198937966\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/blueberry-fritters.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9220539457198937966"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/9220539457198937966"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/blueberry-fritters.html","title":"Blueberry Fritters"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-471573250603676368"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-27T04:00:00.000+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-27T04:00:06.182+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breakfast"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"breakfast on the go"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"small cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Weekends"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jaffa Cake Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7675_zps1ad42065.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"364\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7675_zps1ad42065.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nUsually at the weekend I like to do something a little special for Saturday morning breakfast . . . sometimes it's a nice big fry up, or pancakes . . . and sometimes it's a tasty muffin like these Jaffa Cake Muffins!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7676_zps39b91cae.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7676_zps39b91cae.jpg\" width=\"395\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nStogged full of sweet milk chocolate chips and the flavours of orange and vanilla, these are so quick and easy to make, and oh so delicious.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7678_zpsc4992ff2.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7678_zpsc4992ff2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMoist and buttery and oh so chocolatey, they go down real nice with a warm chocolate, or a cold glass of milk . . . perfect for dunking in tea if that's your poison . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7679_zps55f0ecf0.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"389\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7679_zps55f0ecf0.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nThe orange flavour shines through with the addition of freshly zested orange peel, that you rub into the sugars with your fingertips. Just a little trick I learned from my friend Dorie.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Try it with any citrus peels when you are baking.\u0026nbsp; It works a charm . . . and your fingers smell lovely jubbely when you are done!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7683_zps2784a211.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"365\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7683_zps2784a211.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nJust look at those chocolate chips!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Well . . . what are you waiting for???\u0026nbsp; Get into the kitchen and get your bake on!\u0026nbsp; Time's a wasting!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_7677_zps75937524.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"383\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_7677_zps75937524.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Jaffa Cake Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/jaffa-cake-muffins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThese\n are delightful little cakes.\u0026nbsp; All the flavours of a jaffa cake . . . in\n a muffin.\u0026nbsp; Orange and milk chocolate.\u0026nbsp; What's not to like?\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n280g of plain flour (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n100g caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n85 g of soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n160ml of whole milk (2\/3 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 large free range eggs, lightly beaten\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n115g of butter, melted (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp orange extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of 1\/2 an orange\u003C\/div\u003E\n340g of milk chocolate chips (12 ounces)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 200*C\/400*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Butter and flour 12 medium muffin cups. Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk together the eggs, essences, milk and melted butter.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nMeasure\n the sugar into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Add the orange zest and rub it in with your \nfingertips until it becomes very fragrant.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift in the flour, baking \npowder and salt.\u0026nbsp; Stir together.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the chocolate chips.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Make a \nwell in the centre and add the liquid ingredients all at once.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir \nonly to combine.\u0026nbsp; Divide equally amongst the muffin cups.\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake\n for 15 to 20 minutes, until well risen and golden brown, and a \ntoothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.\u0026nbsp; Allow to stand in the\n pans for about 5 minutes before tipping out onto a wire rack to finish \ncooling completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf desired you can melt some dark chocolate and drizzle it over top before serving."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/471573250603676368\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/jaffa-cake-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/471573250603676368"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/471573250603676368"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/07\/jaffa-cake-muffins.html","title":"Jaffa Cake Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}}]}});