Cakes

A moist fruitcake baked with a layer of golden marzipan in the centre and finished with a toasted marzipan topping. The Simnel cake dates back to medieval times when traditionally it was baked as a gift for Mothering Sunday and following the rules of lent the cake was kept and not eaten until Easter. Continue reading →

Saffron cake is a well known Cornish treat traditionally baked for a special occasion; it is a dense textured fruited cake with a rich yellow colour. Excellent served for afternoon tea with some clotted cream. Continue reading →

Moist, buttery and full of zesty lemon flavour. Made with a few simple ingredients this delicious cake is easy to make and bake. Continue reading →

A delicious vanilla cake with fresh blueberries. Continue reading →

A delicious nectarine and almond cake. Perfect with afternoon tea. Continue reading →

A popular, traditional, English cake - with a twist. Buttery, sweet pastry cases filled with fruity apricot jam, a rich almond sponge and baked with a flaked almond topping. For a special finish the cakes are glazed whilst warm with a little more jam and served with a dusting of icing sugar. Continue reading →

A rich, moist fruitcake perfect for Christmas, birthdays and other seasonal celebrations. Cover with marzipan, icing and decorate for the special occasion or for a more simple finish decorate before baking with whole almonds. Continue reading →

A delicious mixture of pecan nuts and maple syrup encased in a richly flavoured cinnamon bread dough and iced with a butter fondant icing. Continue reading →

A rich New York-style baked cheesecake with a deep vanilla flavour and a crunchy sugar topping. Served with a fresh, fruity raspberry sauce to compliment the creamy sweetness of the cheesecake. Continue reading →

A clafoutis is a baked, thick, creamy batter with fresh fruit which is served just warm with a dusting of icing sugar. Originating from France this dessert is traditionally made with cherries but other fruits work just as well. Continue reading →