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Makes about 24For The Fruit Filling (best made 2 weeks before) 40g currants 40g raisins chopped 50g toasted slivered almonds 40g prunes chopped 40g dates chopped 40g sultanas chopped 40g dried apricots diced 1 green apple grated 80ml rum, brandy...

(Makes 2 logs about 15cm in length)50g gingerbread roughly chopped ( I used offcuts from gingerbread houses) 10g rice bubbles (optional) 280g white chocolate, melted 60g dried cranberries 40g pistachios 100ml cream, heated Mix the melted chocolate into the warmed...

(Makes 2 logs about 20cm in length) 100g gingerbread biscuits roughly broken (I used offcuts from the gingerbread houses) 60g  dried figs, sliced 20ml brandy, rum or marsala 40g lightly roasted hazelnuts 50g pistachios 40g slivered almonds lightly toasted 300g...

8 large eggs (room temperature)200g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste10g instant coffee150g plain flour50g cornflour5g baking powder1 cup strong coffee50ml coffee liqueur or masalaCocoa powder for dustingLine 2 x 25cm cake tins. Combine the coffee and liqueur together and...

3 large eggs (room temperature)100g caster sugar75g plain flour40ml coffee liqueur1 tsp vanilla bean paste1 tblspn instant coffee mixed in 20ml boiling water40g flaked almondsWhip the eggs, sugar and vanilla until light. Fold in the sifted flour and coffee. Line...

Makes 64 small cookies1 tblspn instant coffee 45ml boiling water360g almond meal200g caster sugar90g egg whites (3 whites)1 tsp vanilla bean pasteWhole Coffee Beans to GarnishDissolve the coffee in the boiling water. Mix together all ingredients to form a paste. Roll...

Makes about 30 cookies120g unsalted butter, room temperature100g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste120g plain flour30g cornflour½ tsp edible lavender flowerscrystalised lilac to garnishWhip the butter and sugar together until light. Add the vanilla and lavender flowers. Fold in the...

175g plain flour7g baking powderPinch salt7g ground cinnamon 5g mixed spice250g carrot puree1 cup grated carrots200g caster sugar150ml sunflower oil2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract70g roughly chopped walnuts60g natural sultanas 75g shredded coconutSift the flour, baking powder and spices together. Combine the eggs,...

225g unsalted butter at room temperature2 lemons zest and juice340g Self Raising Flour200g caster sugar4 large eggs room temperature120ml milkGrease 2 x 23cm spring form baking tins. Sift the flour. Whip the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, add...

1 x20cmCaramel 250g sugar 100ml orange juice 125ml water   Combine the water and sugar together and stir on low heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and cook over medium heat, without stirring, until the sugar is a deep caramel...

Makes about 24 crepes 250g plain flour 500ml milk 3 eggs 100g butter melted  Sift the flour and stir in the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Cover and chill for at least an hour. Heat a crepe pan and brush...

1 x 23cm Base 125g butter 125g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract  150g plain flour 50g cocoa powder Sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Whip the butter and caster sugar together until light. Add  the vanilla and fold in...