Apparently simnel cake is traditionally eaten on Mothering Sunday. I have to say I never remember eating simnel cake then, but it always featured on our Easter table as I was growing up. Technically simnel cake is a similar mixture to a Christmas cake, and has some of the same flavours. However unlike Christmas cake, …
I’ve lost count of the amount of times that I’m asked do I provide a catering service. It’s lovely to have such a vote of confidence but I only bake and cook for ourselves, and occasionally my simple cupcakes for special events like the launch of the allotments. Last week a friend lamented that she …
Technically these were virtual baby shower cupcakes as the Irish Parenting Bloggers Group celebrated the arrival of a new baby to their midst, and in great anticipation of another who was baking away.
Last weekend was the weekend when I normally make my Christmas Cake and I started to make it (promise) but on Sunday morning a little tomfoolery happened and I ended up with some hungover cupcakes.
All cupcakes are not created equally. More of a lemon pound-cake texture than a light cupcake the tangy lemon curd cuts through the lemon yoghurt cupcake and my simple frosting adds a sweet finish
We all need a showstopping piece to bring along to a party or celebration. I make these cupcakes once a month or so. They were the centrepiece at a confirmation last year, an 80th Birthday Party and a 50th Birthday Party. I love making these cupcakes as they are so moist and travel well.