Tea and a Cuppa?

Hope you've enjoyed this week's recipes as much as we have.  One final recipe, just in case you haven't exploded Mr Creosote style from all the cake so far this week. Ever wondered what to do with all that leftover tea after you make pot during a long leisurely afternoon reading and drinking tea?  A…

Vanilla Madeira Cake – CPD enabler

A firm family favourite which is so simple, even a humble sparky can manage it without too much hassle! The cake will be in the oven for approx. 1.25 hours, however the preparation is just a ten minute process. While the hour-long baking time may put you off, why not use the time to catch up on some CPD and polish your site boots? When the timer pings, you’ll not only have accrued some valuable professional development points and have a tasty reward fresh from the oven, but you’ll be the envy of everyone on site the next day.

Smug and Easy Chocolate Cake

There are few things more satisfying at a work morning tea than the look of amazement (or jealousy) on a colleague's face after you casually and nonchalantly say, "Oh this? I made it myself..."

Harriet by Hand’s Lemon, Almond and Ricotta Cake

Somewhere between a cheesecake and an almond cake, this lemon, almond and ricotta cake has a fluffy crumb and is so so moist. You can make this cake dairy free by substituting firm silken tofu for the ricotta. 0.5 cups of honey will yield a cake that is slightly sweet — if you prefer more…

Put a Ring on It

Just because it's Monday doesn't mean you can't have your cake and eat it too!  How many times have you been asked to bake for a last minute work morning tea?  How often has your boss assumed that just because you're a woman you'd love to spend all evening slaving away in the kitchen baking…