Tag: marzipan

• Marzipan, cherry and almond Cake: National Marzipan Day

  Today is National Marzipan Day! To be honest, although I love marzipan, I only bake with it at Christmas, Easter and for traditional fruit cakes. I never bother with it at other times of the year. I see it as something you use for special occasions. Even if it isn’t used as a layer for […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 12, 2022

  Cakes and Muffins, Classic and Traditional Cakes, Foodie Days Of

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• Amazing Cakes #17: Traditional Fruit Cake

  I was far too disorganised to bake my Christmas Cake early, let alone on Stir Up Sunday! I got as far as buying and mixing the dried fruit up and soaking it in some port on that day. I did manage my Christmas pudding as that steamed away in my slow cooker while I did […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  December 14, 2020

  Amazing Cakes, Classic and Traditional Cakes, Fruity and Nutty Cakes, Large and Celebration Cakes

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• Battenburg Cake: Amazing Cakes #3

  

  I’ve been so excited for the Great British Bake Off. It’s exciting every year but this year it’s been more welcomed as something special and comforting in these difficult times. At one stage I was wondering if it would make it onto our screens this year. Baking has helped a lot of us through difficult […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  September 25, 2020

  Amazing Cakes, Classic and Traditional Cakes, The Great British Bake Off

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