Bespoke Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies
When I was a teenager it was always custom, when going to the local shopping centre, to get a bag of Millies Cookies. My favourite flavour was Double Choc Cherry. I loved them and would always get at least two. Then one day, excited for my delicious chocolate cherry cookie, I learned that they had …
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 …
Since moving to Germany it is safe to say I have developed a Pretzel addiction. I love them. They are literally everywhere. Every bakery sells them. They even have little huts in the street selling them. Yummy, salty, scrumminess. I had to at least attempt to make them at home. I researched lots of recipes …
I have called this 'Easy peasy naan bread' because it really is. All you need is a little bit of time to make these AWESOME. Word of warning though, if like me you feel greedy and decide to only make 4 instead of 6, make sure you have less/no rice. I suffered a serious case …
I just love baking brownies. They are so simple, quick and absolutely delicious!  My favourite recipe comes from 'The Hummingbird Bakery' an american inspired bakery in London. This is on my to visit hit-list every time I am there. Their brownie recipe is my absolute favourite and is always a sure-fire success!  The trick …
My knowledge of the German language is rusty and impartial to say the least, so my first trip to the local supermarket was interesting.  I did thankfully look up certain items on my list so that I knew what I was looking for - Flour - Mehl Sugar - Zucker Butter - Butter Eggs- Eier  …
Rachel Bakes 