Bake Off Bake Along: Week 8 - Cherry, Marzipan & Pistachio Cake

If you haven't already guessed I wasn't entirely enamoured with Tudor week. I didn't fancy making a pie, knotted biscuits or fussing around with twiddling some marzipan over a cake. So I took it upon myself to boycott Henry VII and made a cake instead, with marzipan baked in. Sorry Henry. But...this cake is super moist as it uses ground almonds, and is the perfect balance to the cherries and pistachio.  I...

Bake Off Bake Along: Week 7 - Brownie Bottomed Coffee Mousse Cake

The weeks have flown past and tonight marks the semi final. After some time away its time to dust off the mixer and get back in the kitchen. Last week's dessert challenges saw a heap of recipes I've never tried before. The aim is to try something different and whilst I didn't strictly do that, I did try and make smaller delicate versions of my usual monster brownies. These brownies are soaked...