This chocolate cake uses hot milk and (I can't tell you scientifically why it works out better, it just does, take it from me) in the recipe and just to add a little decadence to the cake I used both a chocolate icing on the outside and a meringue filling on the...
Buttermilk and bacon Cornbread
I reckon cornbread is about as South African as you can get but seldom see it anywhere. Just as an aside, when you next make pap for the braai, add a tin of sweetcorn about 20 minutes before you serve it, it's really great. back to the cornbread. This cornbread recipe...
Bar One Cheesecake
The beautiful marble effect that this creamy, smooth and tangy cheesecake has is undeniably unforgettable. This cake is definitely not low in calories, but every mouthful is worth it! What you need Crust 100 g marie biscuits 50 g demerara sugar 50 g butter (melted) 1...
Raisin and bran muffins
This recipe can be kept in the fridge for about a week and produces fantastic raisin bran muffins every time. I made a batch of this on Sunday and have enough for about another 4 muffins for tomorrow morning. In total it makes around 30 muffins in a muffin tin that...
Vanilla cup cakes
When you find a great sponge recipe it is something you are going to want to keep. Cup cakes are pure delight and when you top them with your favourite icing, fruit or shaved chocolate they can be as decadent as you need them to be. This is one of those recipes folks...
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red velvet cakes and cupcakes are an all time favourite that are adored by everyone – mom, dad, kids and even grand parents. Although the recipe may look extremely daunting and complicated, it is actually quite simple. Some people are not crazy about the cream cheese...
Buttermilk pancakes
These buttermilk pancakes are beautifully light and puff up so nicely. I love to put a nice size piece of soft butter on top of a stack, smother them in maple syrup and have a few pieces of crisp streaky bacon on the side but serve them with strawberries warmed in a...
Sticky buns
I can seldom pass a bakery without stopping in to see what is coming out of the oven and sticky buns have got to be a real weakness for me and making them is quite a process but worth every minute when you see them come out of the oven and get to dig in while they are...
Cornish pasties
These cornish pasties are absolutely noting like the pies you would buy in a store unless it's a home industry shop. They are really easy to make and if you are a bit stretched for time like I have been the last month or two, they freeze perfectly well and are an easy...
Simple apple cake
This easy apple cake recipe is ideal as a hot dessert with cream or as a tea time cake served cold. It's a really simple recipe and while the apples are sweet and delicious in the shops right now, you are going to want to try this one. Use nice large golden delicious...

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