This is a traditional fruit cake that you can serve over Christmas time and the great thing about it is that it doesn’t take forerver to make! It’s an easy recipe with a delicious result.
Sweet Treats
Macadamia and Cranberry Nougat
Every month we’re posting a mouth-watering recipe courtesy of Food & Home Entertaining magazine. The recipe we have chosen from the December issue is macadamia and cranberry nougat. This easy recipe makes 15 and only takes 40 mins – plus extra for setting. Recipe by Lianne Scher, styling by Anna Montali and photograph by Graeme…
Double Layer, Rich Chocolate Cake
By far the best chocolate cake recipe ever! This double layer chocolate cake is moist, decadent and very rich – definitely one for all the chocolate lovers out there. Originally published in Gourmet, a US food magazine, this cake recipe is now one of the most popular recipes on many a baking website.
Cherry Crunchies
These tea-time treats make great Christmas or thank-you gifts when packaged in a glass jar or in a retro tin box. They take 10 minutes to make and 25-30 minutes to cook which makes this recipe as easy as 1-2-3.
Lemon Vanilla Cake
This simple and delicious cake made with yoghurt and topped with lemon icing is moist and creamy and ideal for those times when you have to rustle something up at the very last minute. Use the empty yoghurt tub to measure the oil, sugar and flour. By following this easy recipe, your cake will be…
Easy Custard Slices
This recipe isn’t called “Easy Custard Slices” for nothing – it makes use instant pudding/custard powder for the filling and pre-made puff pastry so that you get consistent results every time! Even better, you can whip these delicious treats up in less than 45 minutes, which makes them a practical option for last-minute tea parties….
Dipped Chocolate Marshmallows
Great for children’s parties, these colourful chocolate marshmallow kebabs are not only tasty but extremely simple to make too. The kids can even get involved by helping you to dip them into 100’s and 1000’s.
Lemon Meringue Pie
A Lemon Meringue Pie is made with a pastry base, usually shortcrust or shortbread, a lemon curd filling and a fluffy meringue topping. You can’t go wrong with this simple recipe – it makes a perfect pie every time. This sweet treat can be served with fresh strawberries or even just a dollop of cream….
Pecan Nut Pie
Few people can resist a pecan nut pie, especially if accompanied with freshly whipped cream or ice-cream. Follow this easy recipe to make the perfect pie, and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve and eat.
Peppermint Crisp Tart (VIDEO)
The Peppermint Crisp Tart is an an easy no-bake South African dessert made with layers of biscuits, caramel and cream. It is a much-loved South African dessert that only requires 4 ingredients. Everyone gets excited to eat this pudding – who can resist, the decadent combination of caramel, cream and spongy Tennis Biscuits, topped with…
Pancakes
Making your own pancakes from scratch is much easier than you might think! Use this easy recipe and bake pancakes slowly with a bit of butter on medium/low heat. Serve with either a savoury or a sweet filling – depending on your tastebuds.
Scones
A cup of tea is never the same without scones – served with freshly whipped cream and homemade jam, of course. By following this easy recipe you can make a batch of this popular British quickbread in no time at all, and be prepared for guests popping in for afternoon tea.
