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  • Loaf and Single Layer Cakes

    Orange Crumble Cake Recipe

    This orange crumble cake is moist with a mellow orange flavor. The cake itself is egg-free and can be made dairy-free by simply swapping the milk for soy milk or oat milk and using a dairy free butter block for the crumble topping. Serves: 8-10Prep Time: 20 minutesBake Time: 30-40…

  • Loaf and Single Layer Cakes

    Cashew Cake Recipe

    This cashew cake boasts a tender crumb and a perfect blend of cashew and vanilla flavors. The subtle taste of cashews allows the vanilla to shine through without overpowering it. Since vanilla plays a key role in the overall flavor, using good quality vanilla extract makes a world of difference.…

  • Cookies & Bars

    Rosemary and Black Pepper Cookies

    When I took a bite of these cookies for the first time, I was reminded of a shortbread-cracker combo. These rosemary and black pepper cookies have a texture that is reminiscent of shortbread and a flavor profile that is closely similar to the crackers I always bought from Tesco. These…

  • Mini Cakes & Muffins

    Warm Spice Mini Cakes

    While developing and testing another recipe, I quickly whipped up a small batch of these warm spice mini cakes using fresh nutmeg and ground cinnamon. These cakes are dense but moist with a bright sweetness that pairs perfectly with black tea or coffee. If you are looking for a more…

  • Cookies & Bars

    Banana Brownie Recipe

    These banana brownies are a blend of both dense and fudge textures, just like a real brownie. They have just the right amount of banana flavor and came about when I asked myself, “What will happen if I take the principles of brownie making and apply them to a banana…

  • Loaf and Single Layer Cakes

    Cashew-Orange Crumb Cake Recipe

    I was thrilled with how this cashew orange crumb cake turned out! The roasted cashews give it such a lovely buttery richness that pairs beautifully with the gentle orange flavor – not overpowering at all. Thanks to the oil, it stays incredibly soft and moist even hours after cutting. What…

  • Cookies & Bars

    Oat and Toasted Flour Cookie Recipe

    These oat and toasted flour cookies have a rustic charm, thanks to their pleasantly rough, textured crumb from the oats. The brown sugar adds deep, caramel-forward flavor, while the toasted flour adds warm, nutty notes that give these cookies an almost Digestive/Hobnob-like character. These cookies balance textures beautifully: crisp and…

  • Loaf and Single Layer Cakes

    Single Layer Citrus Cake Recipe

    This easy one-layer cake is wonderfully dense yet incredibly moist. For a vegan version, simply substitute the dairy milk with your favorite plant-based milk.** Serves: 8-10 Prep Time: 30 minutes Bake Time: 50-60 minutes Ingredients Method Recipe Notes Recipe adapted from Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf Cake Recipe in ‘The Elements…