The cakes also work well using the zest and juice of a single citrus — lemon, lime or orange — or any combination. Lemon is best for making the syrup and candied slices. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon ...

The syrup tea cake recipe comes from the memory of my 89-year-old mother who really makes them better than me." Original Tea Cake Recipe: 1 C. lard (1 C. shortening or 1 stick butter and 1/2 C.

A zesty lemon cake perfect as a dessert or for a special afternoon tea treat 3. Slowly add the eggs mixing well. Then add the 250g sugar with the zest and the juice. Mix well. 4. Using a wooden spoon, ...

Perfect for a brunch or bridal shower, Shahir’s version of an Opera Cake is infused with tea for a blast of aromatic flavour. Make the cake layers ahead and freeze, then assemble the day before your ...

Lemon-myrtle, lavender-Earl Grey, hazelnut-orange -- the selection of tea cakes from Valerie Confections screams spring. Assistant Food editor Betty Hallock is a fan: “They’re moist, dense and not too ...

This citrus-y cake pairs perfectly with a warm cup of tea of coffee. Photo / Babiche Martens For this delicious sticky cake, I always make plenty of syrup, and keep extra aside to pour over it before ...

1. Preheat an oven to 190 degrees Celsius fan, or equivalent. You will need a tin with eight individual savarin hollows. 2. In a saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Set aside to cool to room ...

Inspired by a lovely lady called Rav who introduced us to the caraway loaf, this is great for afternoon tea or as a stress-free dinner-party dessert with a glass of wine. It can be made the day before ...

It is now October and the weather is getting colder, which means most people will be spending their evenings staying warm indoors with blankets, a water bottle or even a hot beverage of their choice.

Autumn has now arrived and is a perfect time to make a seasonal cake such as Mary Berry's Maple Syrup cake which is best paired with a warm beverage for a cosy night in. It is now October and the ...