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    Pear cakes with white chocolate icing

    Pear cakes with white chocolate icing

    This recipe uses buckwheat flour, which is gluten-free (despite the deceptive name), making it a great cake for anyone with gluten intolerance. Pears have a delicate flavour, so it’s best to buy them ahead of when you want to bake and let them ripen in a fruit bowl,...
    Parsnip cake with Horlicks icing and toasted hazelnuts

    Parsnip cake with Horlicks icing and toasted hazelnuts

    Parsnips may seem an odd ingredient for a cake but, if you think about it, they are actually quite sweet; we don’t bat an eyelid at carrots in a cake. We pair parsnips here with malty Horlicks and toasted hazelnuts. You could add a more formal touch by serving the...
    Coffee cake with cocoa nib icing

    Coffee cake with cocoa nib icing

    Cocoa nibs are what chocolate is made from and they will make a flavourful addition to your cooking. They are available from good chocolatiers or health food shops, although you will find that they are more reasonably priced in the latter. We know someone who used to...
    Blackberry and almond crumble cake

    Blackberry and almond crumble cake

    The crumble element in this cake is quite easy to make, as you bake it separately so that you can sprinkle it on at the end. This keeps it crunchy, as you only need to add it shortly before serving.We use sunflower oil instead of butter for the sponge, as it gives a...