Weekends are made for baking, aren’t they? We love nothing more than spending our Saturdays in the kitchen baking up a storm. Your house smells amazing and of course it helps that you get to eat your delicious creations afterwards. As an added bonus, baking is super relaxing, so throw on some music and an apron and get your bake on!
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing by Niamh Browne
Carrot cake is a traditional favourite that will still be around long after cronuts and cake pops have been forgotten. We’ve all joked that it’s good for us because ‘it’s practically a vegetable’, but Niamh Browne’s Carrot Cake recipe is actually healthier than your average carrot cake. Made with maple syrup, coconut oil and coconut flour, this mouth-watering cake will leave you wanting more. (And you can have more; remember, it’s practically a vegetable!) Find this delicious recipe here.
Double Chocolate Oreo Stuffed Cookies by Nessa Robins
If healthy baking isn’t your thing, then these Double Chocolate Oreo Stuffed Cookies from Nessa Robins are for you! Even the name screams indulgence. Think chocolate cookie dough packed with chocolate chips and wrapped around an Oreo. They’re simple to make too, so get the kids involved. They’ll love you for it! Find this recipe here.
Crushed Orange and Almond Cake by Andrew Rudd
This citrusy cake uses ground almonds in place of flour, giving it a beautifully moist texture. Andrew Rudd’s unusual recipe uses whole oranges, zest and all, so it really packs a punch flavour wise. Find this recipe here.
Bourbon Treacle Tart by Imen McDonnell
This simple recipe is made with Kentucky bourbon, making it the perfect grown-up treat. Imen McDonnell’s treacle tart recipe combines thick golden syrup and richly sweet treacle with lemon zest to create a perfectly balanced dessert. Find this recipe here.
Peanut Chocolate Brownies from Chetna Makan's 'The Cardamom Trail'
Peanuts and chocolate make for a beautiful combination, and Chetna Makan’s brownie recipe makes the most of it. Packed with both crunchy peanut butter and whole roasted peanuts, these brownies are chewy and delicious. They went down a treat here in Recipe Guru HQ and we think you'll love them! Find and buy this recipe, and more from ‘The Cardamom Trail’, here.