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 Pie and Cake Recipes Index Page

Cakes and pies are some of our most popular recipes. From fruity apple crumble to luxurious chocolate cake. They are all indexed below with a picture and link.

Click on any picture of the cake recipes below for full cooking instructions.

CUP CAKES
The latest fashion in home-baking is the cupcake. We show you how to make the perfect cupcake base and then provide you with lots of ideas for decorating them. Go on, be creative with these tasty treats.

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GERMAN APPLE CAKE
Delicious layers of sponge and apples topped with a crunchy crumble topping. This a traditional German Apple Cake which is delicious eaten warm or cold. Our pictures and videos take you through the cooking process step by step.


APPLE CRUMBLE
This recipe shows you how to make the perfect apple crumble. The tastiest crumbliest topping with apples cooked to perfection.


HAM AND GRUYERE CHEESE GALETTE
This is a savoury version of the traditional galette. Ham, Gruyere cheese, eggs and herbs combine to produce the ultimate summer time food. It can be eaten hot or cold and makes a great breakfast from the fridge. This is a moderately complicated dish but our pictures, video and step by step instructions will guide you thorough.


GALETTE DES ROI
A sweet version of the traditional galette. The puff pastry is filled with apricot jam and the classic frangipane paste.

Another French classic, this galette can also be eaten both warm or cold.


BANANA BREAD
In between a cake and a bread, Banana Bread is supremely tasty. The sliced cake shows how perfect this recipe is.


BANANA CAKE
The key to a truly tasty banana cake is to make the inside as moist as possible with a firm skin. Easier said than done but our step by step instructions and pictures show you how.


RASPBERRY & CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
The British version of a cheesecake. The tang of the raspberries perfectly compliments the sweetness of the cheesecake. And if you eat with your eyes then this cake is a delight to behold. We have made this recipe four times to get it step perfect so that you can make the perfect cheesecake.


APPLE PIE
With twenty step by step picture we show you how to bake the best apple pie ever. Crumbly pastry and firm fruity apples are yours in this recipe.


CHEESE AND ONION SCONES
Another quick recipe, prepare and cook these scones in just under half an hour. They taste good warm or cold and freeze perfectly.


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CHERRY CRUMBLE
This is one of our simplest recipes with only four ingredients! Simple to make it may be but at the same time this is an exceptionally tasty crumble.

CHOCOLATE CAKE
Deliciously light and deliciously chocolate! Our step by step instructions and pictures take you through exactly how to make the best chocolate cake ever.


CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
This recipe takes only 25 minutes from start to end. The result is a batch of fresh cookies which make a delicious treat for adults and kids.


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CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS LOG
Designed for Christmas, but great at any time of the year. Perfect as a birthday cake with candles on it.
CORNISH SCONES
Bring a taste of true Cornwall into your kitchen with these tasty scones. Serve them butter, jam and clotted cream for the perfect cream tea.


GOOSEBERRY CRUMBLE
Gooseberries have a tart taste which makes them ideal for a crumble. Easy to make and tasty to eat.

MINCE PIES
It's the pastry that makes these taste so much better then shop bought mince pies. A great treat at Christmas but just as good at any time of the year.

PERFECT PANCAKE RECIPE
The mixture takes about 10 minutes to prepare and each pancake takes about a minute to cook. What could be quicker than that. Top them with jam, lemon and sugar or honey for the perfect pancake.


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CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE
Our recipe covers everything you need to make a delicious Christmas cake. From baking the cake to icing it and decorating it. All with step by step instructions and pictures.

REDCURRANTS AND CREME FRAICHE
The simplest sweet recipe ever but so tasty and colourful. This is a winner which can be prepared well in advance.

SAUSAGE ROLLS
Another traditional Christmas snack which should be cooked more often. Our recipe shows you how to bake super sausage rolls the easy way.

STRAWBERRY FLAN
A taste of summer fruits! The sweet short crust pastry recipe was supplied by one of our readers. It certainly makes a very tasty flan.

SHORT CRUST PASTRY
Our detailed step by step pictures and instructions show you how to make perfect short crust pastry. We also have a video link from this page.


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RASPBERRY CHEESE CAKE
A truly delicious baked cheesecake which can be made with most soft fruits if raspberries are not your favourite. Easy to make, this is a spectacular dish.


GOOSEBERRY FOOL
A delight on a summer's day, Gooseberry Fool has a creamy texture and a sweet and sour flavour. We used red gooseberries from our own garden but shop bought green varieties of gooseberries work just as well.

Our gooseberry fool recipe page has lots of ideas for toppings but feel free to use whatever you have to hand.


APPLE GALETTE
A delicious sweet at any time of the year especially summer. You may think this is just an apple tart but the almond base makes this a truly delicious galette.

We use puff pastry, and lots of it for that melt in the mouth feeling. Top that off with a delicious almond paste, sliced apples and chopped nuts for a slice of heaven.


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