80 Cakes

This recipe uses raspberry jam but strawberry, redcurrant and, of course, plum all work a treat. For extra texture, these are filled with fresh cream too.
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Pink lamingtons

Pretty as a picture, these pink cakes originate from Australia. Traditionally the cakes are chocolate and coconut, filled with a layer of plum jam but this pink version can be adapted to several flavours.
13 Aug 2014
This recipe uses griottine cherries, which pack an alcoholic punch. Use glacé cherries for an non-alcoholic alternative.
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Rocky road cheesecake

These little baked cheesecakes are a great flavour combination with all the elements of the famous Rocky Road: marshmallows, nuts, chocolate and cherries.
13 Aug 2014
When the Turkish army retreated in haste after the Battle of Vienna in 1683, they left behind bags of coffee. Perhaps it was the bountiful supply of coffee that led to Vienna’s famous café culture.
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Austrian coffee cake

Many a fine cake has come out of Vienna and this coffee cake is a prime example of how good a sponge cake can be. It is really simple to make but the results are stunning.
13 Aug 2014