by Mark Francis | Aug 31, 2022 | Cakes and Mini Baked Delights
Makes 15-20 Ready In: 45mins Good For: Dessert, morning tea, picnic or snack Ingredients 1 x recipe sweet pastry (see recipe section) 120ml fresh passionfruit juice (or frozen) 150g butter-room temperature 150g caster sugar 4 eggs-beaten 150g ground almonds 45g flour...
by Mark Francis | Aug 21, 2022 | Breads and Sweet Doughs, Cakes and Mini Baked Delights
Servings 10 Ready In: 1hr 10mins Good For: Dessert or dinner party Ingredients 10 small cinnamon doughnuts 6 egg yolks 100g granulated sugar 30g brown sugar few drops of vanilla 1tsp lemon zest 1 lemon- juice 4 cardamom pods 2 cloves 250ml cream (for custard) 200ml...
by Mark Francis | Jul 19, 2022 | Cakes and Mini Baked Delights
Serves 12 portions Ready In: 2 1/2 hours Good For: Celebration cake. Ingredients 220g plain flour 250g caster sugar 90g soft brown sugar 65g cocoa 2tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules 3/4 tsp salt 1tsp baking powder 3 eggs 200g sour cream 130ml...
by Mark Francis | Jun 25, 2022 | Cakes and Mini Baked Delights
Servings 10-12 portions Ready In: 40mins Good For: Morning tea, lunch, dinner, picnic, afternoon tea Ingredients 200g chopped dark chocolate 115g butter 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 75g brown sugar 70g flour- sifted 25g cocoa- sifted 1/2 tsp vanilla pinch salt...
by Mark Francis | Jun 21, 2022 | Cakes and Mini Baked Delights, Desserts, Done in Minutes
Makes 2 cups (500ml) Ready In: 10 mins Good For: Sweets sauce, desserts & cakes Ingredients 400g frozen or fresh strawberries 220g caster sugar 1 lemon-juice only 1/4 tsp vanilla essence 6g agar-agar Step by Step Instructions Step 1 Fluid gels are frequently...
by Mark Francis | May 3, 2022 | Cakes and Mini Baked Delights, Done in Minutes
Makes 950g (suitable for 2 lrg tarts) Ready In: 10mins Good For: Tarts, pies, flans, petit fours Ingredients 450g flour (not premium or strong) 300g cold butter 160g icing sugar- sifted 1egg- beaten pinch salt Step by Step Instructions Step 1 I find using a blender or...