Monthly Archives: July 2010

Black Forest Berry Brownies

Posted on July 30, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Here’s something super special and super easy to bakeBlack Forest Berry Brownies

Ingredients:
200g Dark Chocolate (Bournville works really well and won’t break the bank either)
140g Butter
225g Sugar
2tsp Vanilla Extract
2 Eggs
1 Egg Yolk
85g Plain … Read more…

Posted in Blackberry, Cake, Chocolate, Treats | 30 Comments

Betty’s Vanilla Custard Slices

Posted on July 26, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Who’s Betty I can hear you ask! She’s my lovely Nanna who taught me to make these when I was about 12. It’s what every twelve year old should be learning. Shop bought vanilla slices come nowhere near comparing.

These … Read more…

Posted in Custard, Pastry, Treats, Vanilla | 18 Comments

Chocolate Pudding Teacups

Posted on July 22, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Okay, I admit it, I’m obsessed with vintage teacups! For some girls its shoes, handbags but of late for me its lovely pretty little tea sets. I can’t pass the charity shop and leave a set looking lonely and forlorn … Read more…

Posted in Chocolate, Pudding | 22 Comments

Monkey Bread – No Monkeys Required

Posted on July 20, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Monkey, Monkey, Monkey, Monkey Bread!
This pan happened to end up in my collection in one of those shopping moments when all sensible rationale flies out of the window. Lured by cute monkeyness and sheer curiosity the pan found its … Read more…

Posted in Bread, Cake, Cinnamon | 42 Comments

Super Zingy Lemon Curd

Posted on July 19, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

I’m famous for my Lemon Sponge cakes but what makes them super special is my very own Super Zingy Lemon Curd.

Ingredients:

Zest and Juice of 6 Lemons
120g Butter
450g Caster Sugar
4 Eggs
Makes 1litre of Lemon Curd.… Read more…

Posted in In the Pantry, Lemon | 78 Comments

Blackberry Glazed Angel Food Cake

Posted on July 18, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Light, Sweet and Virtually Fat Free – In my house WE LOVE THIS CAKE. In fact as I write it’s all gone!

Ingredients:

9 Egg Whites
120g Plain Flour
250g Caster Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 1/2 … Read more…

Posted in Blackberry, Cake | 20 Comments

Ice Cream Cone Cakes

Posted on July 16, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

Anyone for ice-cream? Prefer some cake? - Hooray it’s both!

Ice-cream Cone Cakes – perfect for a little one’s birthday party. Who am I kidding??- Perfect whoever you are and whenever you feel like it! No complicated trickery involved these … Read more…

Posted in Cake, Cupcakes | 13 Comments

The Best Ever Ginger Cake!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

The best recipes have a good story behind them and this one is no exception.

Back in the day, when I was at High School, the canteen made a wonderfully moreish ginger cake – my friends and I all went … Read more…

Posted in Cake, Ginger | 25 Comments

Bread & Butter Pudding Cupcakes

Posted on July 13, 2010 by The Pink Whisk

I like unusual stuff, especially when it works (okay then only when it works!) So, from me to you comes Bread and Butter Pudding Cupcakes – Bread and Butter Pudding on the go!