Bespoke Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies
Now that I am living here in Germany I vowed to aim to see more of Europe. What better way then starting off in my new country! Back in October I took my first time to go see a new city and my wonderful friend Lesley who flew over from the UK to see both …
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Garlic bread. It is just amazing. I love the stuff! I made this recipe a little while ago, the day itself was bloody freezing and I just couldn't bear to leave the house to go and buy some. Also, why should I when I had all the ingredients in the kitchen cupboard! This recipe it …
As if it is 2016 already?! Â In my head the Millennium was like 2 years ago... If I actually thought about that logically it would mean that I am actually 15 years old, whereas in actual fact I turn 29 this year. Man alive. Anyway, enough about that. Lets talk about this year. 2016. What …
As much as I am enjoying my life here in Germany, there are several things I am missing. One of these things is the humble sausage roll. I will never again take for granted how easy they are to come by back in Blighty! As with the Golden Syrup, I found it much easier to …
After sampling many different cupcake toppings and fillings I have to say that this has to be one of my favourites. I acquired this recipe a long time ago whilst learning to make cupcakes at Slatery's Patisserier and Chocolatier's. I have no idea where the original recipe came from but it is now a firm …
If you're having one of those moments when you just NEED cake, this is a perfect recipe to try. Really simple, and very little in the way of faff. What you need: 3 large eggs  (170g) 170 g self raising flour 170gcaster sugar  170g unsalted butter (room temp and diced) Zest of 2 lemons Lined …
To all those who know me, I love burgers. I honestly think that they are up there with the best foods in the world. But, burgers, even though they seem quite simple can often be done wrong. Myself and the chap have spent many years perfecting the perfect burger, sampling many from different establishments and …
I have to be totally honest here and say these, along with Macaroons, are my nemesis. I have attempted it several times with no success whatsoever. This has now all changed with this recipe. It's really simple and as with all bread recipes, you just need time to achieve something brilliantly light, fluffy and delicious. …
I bet right now you're like, "what the heck are bun rings?!" Well, these are all you need to keep your bread buns the perfect shape for some delicious burgers! Like my brioche recipe which will be up tomorrow! Take a piece of kitchen foil about 6 inches wide, fold it in half, in half …
I am supper pleased with this birthday cake! This is my first cake over here in Germany. The dragon started out like this: Then he had a slight facelift with the use of my airbrush... If you are thinking about getting an airbrush I seriously recommend it, yes the initial investment is quite a bit, …
Rachel Bakes 