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Archive for the 'Cakes' Category

02 May
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Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake

Rhubarb Streusel Cake It's time to start pulling up the rhubarb and if you're all fed up with Rhubarb Crumble why not try a Rhubarb Streusel Coffee Cake? It's name is a little misleading as it doesn't have any coffee in it - it's just made to be perfect with a nice afternoon coffee in the late Spring sunshine. Read more...
14 March
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Sultana Ginger and Lemon Scones

Sultana Ginger and Lemon Scones I wanted to make a cake but the larder was in desperate need of re-stocking - not enough dried fruit to make a fruit cake and not enough time either. I did, however have some sugary ginger left over from a previous cake (posting that one soon) and about 2-3 ounces of sultanas..... Read more...
17 February
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Porter Cake

Cut Porter Cake Nothing goes down better in the Scullery than a cup of tea and a huge nice slice of fruit cake. This Porter Cake is really simple and almost foolproof - no creaming the mixture, just boil up some of the ingredients then stir in the rest - easy! The only problem is       Read more...
12 November
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Recipe: 50 mins Cranberry and Apple Spice Cake

Recipe Cranberry and Apple Spice Cake Coffee and cake is a must in Germany - it's a time to take a break from whatever you're doing and sit down to enjoy an hour or two with friends or family. Cranberries, apples and spices make a quick and easy everyday cake highly suitable for afternoon tea. Read more...
09 November
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Recipe: 35 mins Carrot Cake Muffins

Recipe Carrot Cake Muffins Carrot cake has to be one of the favourite cakes in the Scullery - try cooking the basic cake mix in Muffin tins for a change. Read more...
17 July
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Recipe: 25mins Fruit Scones

Recipe Fruit Scones What could be nicer than a pot of tea and a plate of scones in the garden on a summers day? Such a simple pleasure but one that is so easy to overlook in these days of hectic lifestyles. Minimal effort and cost but maximum pleasure. There's some things that just can't be beaten. Read more...
10 July
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Fruit Tea Loaf

Fruit Tea Bread Sometimes nothing can beat a slice of good old fashioned fruit loaf with a cup of tea. It's quick and easy to make - just remember to soak the fruit in tea the night before. Read more...
05 June
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Recipe: 50 mins Rhubarb Crumble Cake

Rhubarb Cake with Cream It's rhubarb time in the Scullery Kitchen Garden so what could be more appropriate than Rhubarb Crumble Cake? This cake will please everyone - those who enjoy good old fashioned rhubarb crumble and those who prefer rhubarb cake. Rhubarb's in season at the minute making this cake a budget cake, too. Everybody's happy! Read more...
02 May
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Recipe: 1 hour Coconut and Lemon Cake

Dust with Icing Sugar This easy to make cake makes a nice change from Victoria Sponge. It's light and moist and lovely with a cup of Earl Grey Tea. Read more...
08 April
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Recipe: 1 hour Marmalade Cake

Finished Orange Marmalade Poppyseed Cake This tangy cake is just so easy to make - no creaming the butter and sugar with this one, just weigh everything into the bowl and mix. Read more...