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 … Continue reading
Dot’s Sponge 5 Eggs at room temperature ¾ of a Cup of castor sugar ¾ Cup of Kream cornflour ½ Teaspoon of Bi-Carb Soda ½ Teaspoon of Baking Soda 3 Teaspoons of Plain flour 1 Teaspoon of Self raising flour Grease 2 deep 20cm round cake tins and line the bases with baking paper … Continue reading
The Lemon Cake was really lovely especially with loads of double cream! The kids didn’t like it so much and are nagging me to make something chocolate…..all in good time, I say! I found this recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies and thought I’d give it a go over the weekend. After many requests, next week … Continue reading
Lemon Cake 115g caster sugar 115g butter 115g self-raising flour 2 Eggs lightly whisked Juice and rind of one lemon ½ cup sugar Preheat oven to 160c Cream butter and caster sugar and slowly beat in eggs Add flour and lemon rind and mix well Pour into a greased and lined loaf tin Cook … Continue reading
Mum’s first slice is really lovely, thanks to Ros and Rob for being wonderful guinea pigs! Mum is pretty sure Nan got this recipe from her Mum who was Lillias Annie Broomhall. Maybe this was the first recipe Nan got from her Mum, we’ll never know, but it is nice to think this recipe has … Continue reading
Mum’s First Slice I cup self-raising flour ¾ cup mixed fruit ½ cup castor sugar 115g butter melted I tablespoon of golden syrup 1 Egg 1/3 cup coconut Mix all ingredients together Press into a slice tray and cook at 170c for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown Cool on a wire rack This slice … Continue reading
Cooking with Nan 