Elderflower drizzle cake

Wild elderflower has a short season, but is ripe for the picking in June. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for a summery drizzle cake  For eleven months of the year, elder trees languish quietly and inconspicuously in our hedgerows, gardens, woodlands and wastelands. But June brings with it elderflower season and, quite suddenly, these sweet scented white flowers bloom in…
Blackcurrant Sponge

Blackcurrant Sponge

A delicious and easy one-bowl sponge loaded with juicy blackcurrants SERVES 8 FOR THE SPONGE • 225g (8oz) unsalted butter, softened, plus a little more for greasing the tin • 225g (8oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 4 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten • 225g (8oz) golden caster sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract FOR THE…
Courgette & Lemon Cake

Courgette & Lemon Cake

I really enjoy making courgette cake as it’s quick and easy. Great for making if expecting guests! SERVES 6-8 • 150ml (5fl oz) organic sunflower oil, plus extra to grease • 250g (9oz) self-raising flour • 3 large eggs • 175g (6oz) unrefined granulated sugar • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 2 medium courgettes or 250g (9oz), grated •…

Rhubarb and Spelt Upside Down Cake

Most gardeners will be well-acquainted with summery wild rhubarb, but pretty pink forced rhubarb is in season and perfect for winter baking In the UK, rhubarb celebrates two seasons. In summer, the sturdy, leafy and wild variety blooms; to the delight and, occasionally, despair of growers and gardeners. Wild rhubarb has a tendency to establish itself and rather take over…
Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Why not try to quick and easy no-bake cheesecake – a firm favourite in the KG office! Ingredients (Recipe serves 8) Base: 500g Digestive biscuits 250g Butter Filling: 2 Lemons 250g Mascarpone 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250g Greek Yoghurt 100g Icing Sugar Equipment Pan Large cake tin Wooden spoon Mixing bowl Hand whisk Zester/grater Citrus press/juicer Jug Spatula Method Turn…
Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

#Carrotcake Simple to make, yet worthy of a gold star, this carrot cake really is a winner in the afternoon tea department. Rich, moist and flavourful, it’s an all-round favourite. Serves 8 • 155ml (5½fl oz) sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing • 230g (8oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tsp…