There is something very satisfying about a big slice of cake. If some fruit is added in and then some creamy smooth filling too it is even more delicious. So this easy sponge cake, in two layers, with some blueberries in the batter and a quick blueberry jam in between the layers, as well as […]
I keep come across some great cakes and desserts as I search various websites. One such is this Tosca Cake. It is very popular in the Nordic countries such as Sweden and Finland. In two layers, or totally difference textures and flavours it appeals greatly to me. I have never seen or tasted Tosca Cake, […]
I recently had a request from someone to do a video making sponge cake. So I have decided that over the next few weeks I shall do three different types of sponge cake. First up is a Victoria Sandwich, but this one is using the all-in-one method from Mary Berry’s recipe. This is where all […]
Coconut and Jam Sponge is an easy cake to make, and tastes so good. This particular one can be cut into squares and enjoyed just like that, or it can be cut into larger pieces and served with custard as a dessert. Any jam would be good to use, strawberry, apricot, blueberry, blackberry etc. But […]
Though I don’t like coffee and am not a lover of walnuts I decided to make a Coffee & Walnut Cake as some in my family like it very much. This cake is two layers of coffee sponge with chopped walnuts in it. The two layers are sandwiched by a rich coffee buttercream, with more […]
I decided to try something a little different to what I usaully do, A light sponge cake covered with mousse and then jelly(or jello). I chose raspberry as my flavour since it is one of my favourites, and should go well in a mousse. I also decided that rather than make a raspberry coulis, as […]
I found a very appetising recipe on BBC Food, by Simon Rimmer, for a Lemon Layer Cake. This is a sponge cake, cut into two layers and filled will a marbled lemon and mascarpone cheese filling. I was keen to give it a try and wanted to try, at the same time, to test something […]
This is actually a repeat recipe, from a few months ago. I enjoyed it so much and thought it was time for another attempt. I am posting a photo of the latest version. A Victoria Sponge, or Victoria Sandwich is a very popular cake in the UK. It is one of my favourites, when baked […]
A Victoria Sandwich is a sponge cake, in two layers, filled with a cream or butter cream and with jam. I used a recipe from Funky Foods, courtesy of an article by Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall. In this recipe he says to weigh the eggs and use that weight as the basis to determine how much […]