Dot’s sponge cake was a bit tricky, but I think I have mastered it now…only took me three tries at it!  I had to do a bit of research but I stuck with the original recipe and it tastes delicious.  I am not sure it looks or tastes the way Nan’s did, I am convinced there is something else she did that she didn’t write down.  What I discovered was 1. Sift your flours three times 2.Use room temperature eggs 3. Use a metal spoon to fold the flour into the egg mixture and 4. DO NOT open the door during cooking.  Worth the effort for a lovely cake!

Cherries, chashew nuts, chocolate…what more could you want?

The next recipe I have found is Lyn’s Slice.  She has noted on the top of the handwritten page “very nice”.  It feels a little bit festive with glace cherries and nuts so I will give it a go over the weekend.  Next week I am going to try a Christmas cake and I will reveal the recipe for the best Christmas Gravy ever and Mums yummy Turkey stuffing!

Vikki xxx