Everything Sweet

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Orange Liqueur Truffles

How to make orange liqueur truffles. There are two versions of this recipe, my original chocolate coated truffles and a quick and easy version. Both versions taste absolutely delicious and are the perfect gift for someone special.

Raspberry Trifle Cupcakes

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The classic dessert in cupcake form – Raspberry soaked sponge finger-style cupcakes filled with fresh raspberries and custard and topped with whipped vanilla cream.

Mince Pie Truffles

Delicious festive chocolates with a milk chocolate, mincemeat and brandy truffle filling.

Christmas Pudding for Stir Up Sunday

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Have fun this Stir Up Sunday by getting the whole family involved in making a delicious Christmas Pudding complete with lucky silver six pence.

Pumpkin Pie

Homemade pumpkin pie is the taste of autumn with crisp shortcrust pastry and a soft, creamy spiced pumpkin filling.

Spicy Chai Tea & Cranberry Iced Loaf

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Spicy Chai Tea & Cranberry Ice Loaf – A family-sized iced bun packed full of plenty of Twinings Spicy Chai Tea-soaked cranberries.

Bara Brith Biscuits

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A crunchy spiced shortbread biscuit with orange zest and Twinings tea-infused raisins.

Millionaires’ Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with caramel buttercream with a hidden shortbread and caramel centre.

Chocolate Crunch Meringues

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Crisp, yet chewy, chocolate meringue topped with whipped cream, McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles and hazelnuts.

Chocolate Buttercream

5 from 9 votes

10 minutes

This easy chocolate buttercream gets its extra-chocolatey flavour from using both melted chocolate and cocoa powder. Perfect for birthday cakes, layer cakes and cupcakes.

Chocolate Birthday Cake

4.75 from 39 votes

45 minutes

This chocolate birthday cake is simple to make, tastes delicious and is perfect for decorating for a special celebration.

How To Temper Chocolate (Video Tutorial)

How to temper chocolate – including video guide, step-by-step instructions and lots of extra tips.

No-Churn Mojito Ice Cream

5 minutes

Freezing Time 2 hours

Cool down this summer with this easy to make no-churn mojito ice cream flavoured with lime, mint and plenty of rum.

Easy Nutella Cupcakes

5 from 1 vote

25 minutes

Incredibly simple 3-ingredient Nutella cupcakes topped with delicious Nutella buttercream.

Nutella Buttercream

4.8 from 5 votes

3 minutes

Smooth Nutella buttercream is so easy to make and is the perfect topping for cupcakes, birthday cakes, layer cakes, or anywhere else you might need a little buttercream really!

Churro Taco Bowls with Mexican Hot Chocolate and Margarita Ice Creams

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A delicious and surprisingly simple Mexican inspired dessert – Crisp sweet cinnamon taco bowls with Mexican hot chocolate (chocolate and cinnamon) and Margarita (lime, Tequila and orange liqueur) ice creams.

Dark Chocolate Amaretti Biscuits

My twist on the traditional soft Amaretti biscuit, with a hidden dark chocolate centre.

Mini Strawberry Pavlova

Mini strawberry pavlovas make a beautiful dessert and are quick and easy to make.

How to Make Meringue Nests

5 from 2 votes

2 hours 5 minutes

A step-by-step guide to making homemade meringue nests, perfect for making beautiful mini pavlovas.

Marzipan, Cherry & Orange Blossom Sweet Soda Bread

A delicious and really simple sweet soda bread flavoured with marzipan, cherries and orange blossom water.

Easter Nest Cupcakes

Cute, simple and fun Easter Nest Cupcakes, great for getting your little ones involved in the kitchen this Easter.

Easy Chocolate Fudge Sauce

2 minutes

With just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes you can make a delicious chocolate fudge sauce, perfect for pouring over your favourite ice cream of for using as a chocolate dipping sauce.

Rice Pudding Trifle

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Two of my favourite desserts in one, creamy rice pudding served with custard and raspberry jam… and an unusual secret ingredient!

Butterscotch Sauce

Really easy butterscotch sauce with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for pouring on ice-cream, desserts or just licking from the spoon!

Coconut Scones AKA The Best Vegan Scones Ever!

4.8 from 5 votes

35 minutes

Switching to using coconut oil and coconut milk creates vegan scones that are easy to make and every bit as good as the original afternoon tea classic.

Strawberry & Champagne Truffle Tarts

Treat someone you love with these strawberry and champagne truffle tarts – a sweet shortcrust pastry tart filled with rich milk chocolate and champagne ganache and topped with champagne soaked strawberries.