Kay Sexton 
Craving something sweet while trying to stay healthy can feel like a real challenge. You want to indulge, but many snacks are packed with sugar and offer little nutritional value. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up on enjoying a tasty treat. There are plenty of snacks that satisfy your …
Delightful cakes have long been the centerpiece of sweet gatherings, and today, we embark on a journey to achieve baking excellence in a modern twist – the air fryer. While I may not have invented this splendid kitchen contraption, I certainly understand the magic it can bring to our beloved …
Mary Berry, a true culinary icon, has been delighting our taste buds for generations with her simple yet scrumptious recipes. Today, we’re bringing you a Mary Berry-inspired classic: a potato salad that combines the comforting flavors of new potatoes, zesty Dijon mustard, and the creaminess of mayonnaise. This salad is …
Oh, my dear bakers! We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You pop your lovingly crafted cake into the oven, only to discover it’s emerged with a disappointing sunken center. But fear not, for I’m here to share some invaluable tips and tricks to rescue your sunken cake and turn it …
For home bakers, fruit cake is a classic recipe that never fails to satisfy the taste buds. There are various types of fruit cakes, but the basic storage principles remain the same. If you’ve baked a fruit cake and don’t plan on consuming it all at once, it’s essential to …
For home bakers, sponge cake is an easy go to recipe that will always satisfy the taste buds. There are lots of different types of sponge cake but the basic recipe is always the same. If you’ve made a sponge cake and aren’t going to eat it all in one …
Some cakes seem too heavy for summer eating but these two cupcake recipes are deliciously light and summery. Lemon Surprise Cakes The surprise is the lemon curd concealed in the heart of the cake. It’s a good idea to use waxed Cupcake cases for this recipe as the lemon curd …
These whisky-flavoured tartan-iced Hogmanay cupcakes are not just reserved for Hogmanay: they are perfect for New Year celebrations too. Because they are a fruit-based cake they take longer to cook than sponge based cakes and also last longer without drying out, so you can make them a fortnight in advance, …
Ice cream cakes are great fun to make and delicious to eat. Here are two recipes: a simple treat that is ideal for a children’s summer party and a much more grown up version of the ice cream cake, which is the perfect ending to an August Dinner Party. Simple …
Chocolate truffle cupcakes are a very grown-up treat, ideal to end a dinner party or for a special romantic meal for two. Be aware that this recipe contains alcohol which might make it something you don’t want to share with your little ones! Also, because it makes a dozen cupcakes, …