Cake with olive oil and basil
Katie Quinn Davies says, “Basil pairs amazingly well with lemon and, surprisingly enough, strawberries. The combination of all three sings out summer to me”. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup (180ml) olive oil 10 large...
Lemon and thyme olive oil cake
by Dija Loca
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The flavours of lemon and thyme are perfectly matched in this delectable afternoon tea cake. INGREDIENTS 1 cup caster sugar 3 teaspoons lemon rind, plus zest to serve 2 teaspoons thyme leaves,...
Hazelnut and orange olive oil cake
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INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 cup (215g) caster sugar 3/4 cup (185ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) Frangelico or orange-flavoured liqueur 1 cup (150g) plain flour 1/2 cup (55g)...
Olive oil cake with glace fruit
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This light and fluffy olive oil cake uses semolina to give it amazing flavour and texture. INGREDIENTS 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to grease 3/4 cup...
Ombre Easter cake
by Dija Loca
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Get creative this Easter and use jelly crystals to make this sensational cake topped with chocolate bunnies, rainbow pearls and polka dots. INGREDIENTS 375g butter, softened 2 1/4 cups (495g) caster sugar...
Easter cake
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Celebrate Easter with this delicious cake, and have a very safe and happy holiday break! INGREDIENTS 350g unsalted butter, softened 350g caster sugar 6 eggs 350g self-raising flour, sifted 1/4 teaspoon pink...
Depression Cake I
by Dija Loca
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This was my mother’s, it has sugar, but no eggs, no butter and no milk. It’s from the Depression-era. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 cup shortening 2 cups water 2 cups...
Passover Brownie Cake
by Dija Loca
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I experimented for years to come up with a brownie made with matzoh… this is the best! Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 5 eggs ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 ½ cups white...
easter Iced Lemon cake
by Dija Loca
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This delicious non-dairy Passover dessert can be made year-round, just swap out the flours. This was such a hit at my Seder that everyone swore I had cheated and used...
Moist Passover Apple Cake
by Dija Loca
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Unbelievably moist cake. Most Passover desserts are very dry but this cake is incredibly moist. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, room temperature 3 eggs, separated ½ cup vegetable...
Caramilk Anzac cheesecake
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A dessert match made in heaven: Caramilk, Anzac biscuits and creamy, creamy cheesecake. INGREDIENTS 200g Anzac biscuits, plus 2, extra, crushed 100g butter, melted, cooled 500g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature...
Pine lime splice cheesecake
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We’ve turned the summer favourite Splice pine lime ice-cream into a jelly cheesecake, perfect for entertaining. INGREDIENTS 200g butternut snap cookies 100g butter, melted 1 1/2 tablespoons boiling water 3 teaspoons...