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Nigella Lawson’s 6-minute method for ‘ridiculously light’ syrup sponge

Steamed puddings are a traditional British classic but, to home bakers, they can be a bit daunting to take on as they can...

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Mary Berry says 1 ingredient will give chocolate brownies a perfect gooey centre

When it comes to baking there are an endless array of options you can choose to rustle up for a sweet treat, but...

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Paul Hollywood says bake ‘perfect’ Victoria sponge with 1 ingredient

A Victoria sponge cake is a great British classic and the ideal cake to make if you’re just getting to grips with baking,...

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Homemade cakes will be taller and taste much better if you add 1 ingredient to the batter

If you want to bake something tasty and quickly then there is no shame in using a boxed mixture – but there is...

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'Look how small they are!' Mr Kipling's new cakes torn apart over size and price

The Instagram user said: “I’m sure Mr Kipling boxes used to be bigger than four, and I’m also sure Mr Kipling cakes used...

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I’m a baker – my moist mini carrot cakes recipe is a hit every single time

Known for its moist texture and spiced flavour, carrot cakes are a dessert favourite. Often topped with cream cheese or buttercream, the balance...

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We tried Christmas cakes from Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidl – one was awful

M&S’s Christmas Cake wasn’t as exceptional as we had hoped (Image: undefined) A plate full of various slices of Christmas cake is shared...

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Chocolate pudding recipe is 'decadent' and perfect for using up overripe bananas

There’s no need to throw overripe fruit in the bin when it can be repurposed into something delicious. Award-winning chocolatier and cookbook author...

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‘Simple’ but delicious three-step buttercream recipe to use on cakes and cupcakes

Buttercream is a simple cake topping made with butter and icing sugar to create a delicious fluffy and sweet topping. It can be...

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'Super simple' mini cherry Bakewell cakes recipe only takes 15 minutes to bake

This recipe comes from baker Sophie Carey at Matthews Cotswold Flour. The sweet treat makes eight to 12 mini cakes all size dependent....