2020 Christmas Baking
So, it’s December, which means the Christmas baking blitz begins in earnest – apart from a few that already began …
Category Archives: Cakes
Date and Pecan Caramel Loaf
Date loaf, or sometimes sultana loaf, is a classic Australian (originally Scottish) tea cake. The sort of thing you slice …
Hannah’s (Almost Instant) Orange (Wonder) Cake
There is so much uncertainty in the world at the moment, but always I can return to the certainty of …
2019 Christmas Baking
So, it’s December, which means the Christmas baking blitz begins in earnest! (apart from a few that already began last …
Lemon Myrtle and Macadamia Banana Bread for NAIDOC Week
For those of you who haven’t encountered it before, NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and …
Aniseed Myrtle & Gin Muffins
The place where I work has a morning tea to celebrate Reconciliation Day. It won’t surprise you to know I …
2018 Christmas Baking
So, it’s December, which means the Christmas baking blitz begins in earnest! This seems like a good time to remind …
Summer Berry Pudding Cake
When you look at this recipe it really is absurd. A cake made with 150g flour and 165g sugar somehow …
Pumpkin and Prune Cake
In the past, I’ve often felt a bit defensive about this cake, even though it’s a family classic. Pumpkin and …
My Favourite Banana Bread
It’s been surprisingly hard to find a banana bread I really like. We used to sometimes have a banana cake …
