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Desserts, Cakes and Bakes

Everyone loves Dessert, and I'm especially partial to something fairly straight-forward and easy to make. Which is why most of the desserts you'll find on my page are basic cakes and bakes that don't require anything complicated.

Old school classics like my Gran's Fruit Loaf recipe - lasts ages (if you don't eat it all first) and perfect served with a cup of tea.

Traditional Fruit Scones with a handy tip on folding over the dough - resulting in the most perfect split down the middle. Perfect for an even spread of cream and jam or straight up salty butter!

Quick and easy 'throw-it-together' options like my Eton Mess. This was in regular rotation last year for a tasty homemade dessert.

And the odd 'wow-factor' sweet treat like my Lime and Passionfruit Cheesecake. A great make-ahead dessert for dinner parties and Christmas.

  • A plate filled with golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, showing their airy and crispy texture, set on a wooden table.
    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
  • A wooden board holds a loaf of fruitcake with visible raisins, two slices cut, one buttered. A gray mug filled with tea sits beside them. The scene is set on a wooden surface.
    Fruit Loaf (My Scottish Gran's Recipe)
  • Golden-brown scones with raisins, fresh out of the oven, are placed on a parchment-lined baking tray. They have a flaky, buttery texture with a shiny, slightly crispy top.
    Perfect Fruit Scones (Easy Recipe)
  • Close-up of chocolate creme egg brownies topped with halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, some whole Creme Eggs nearby, and a box of Creme Eggs in the background. The brownies are cut into squares and look rich and fudgy.
    Creme Egg Brownies (Ultra Fudgy Easter Recipe)
  • A stack of mini egg brownies topped with mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, arranged on a white plate with extra mini eggs scattered around.
    Mini Egg Brownies (Thick and Fudgy)
  • A tray of brownies topped with Biscoff biscuits and drizzled with Biscoff spread, with wrapped Biscoff biscuits on the side, on a wooden surface.
    Biscoff Brownies (Mega Fudgy!)
  • Two chocolate Easter egg halves filled with white chocolate, topped with a small chocolate bunny and colourful candy-coated eggs, sit on a white surface with more candy eggs scattered nearby.
    Easter Egg Cheesecake
  • A close-up of chocolate cracknell squares stacked on a wooden surface, with a can of golden syrup and a potted succulent plant in the background.
    Chocolate Cracknell
  • A strawberry cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries and dollops of whipped cream sits on a wooden board dusted with powdered sugar.
    Eton Mess Cheesecake
  • A black plate filled with Eton mess - meringue pieces, sliced fresh strawberries, and strawberry sauce, all arranged on a wooden table.
    Eton Mess (5 Minute Recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with creamy rice pudding, topped with a generous portion of bright orange peach slices, sits on a wooden surface.
    Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango
  • Several pieces of primary school cake with white icing and colorful sprinkles are arranged on a wooden platter in bright natural light.
    Primary School Cake
  • A stack of fluffy pancakes topped with crispy bacon, drizzled with maple syrup, sits on a black plate.
    Self Raising Flour Pancakes
  • Two chocolate-topped crispy rice treats are stacked on a wooden surface, with more treats in the background and some green leaves out of focus.
    Mars Bar Cake (Chocolate Tray Bake)
  • A slice of creamy cheesecake topped with a halved passion fruit sits on a black plate. In the background, the rest of the cheesecake is visible on a wooden board. The cheesecake has a crumbly base and a yellowish topping.
    Passionfruit Cheesecake with Lime
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I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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  • A bowl of scottish clapshot topped with melted butter and finely chopped chives, placed on a wooden surface next to a colourful, textured cloth.
    Traditional Clapshot (Scottish Potato & Rutabaga Mash)
  • Two chocolate Easter egg halves filled with white chocolate, topped with a small chocolate bunny and colourful candy-coated eggs, sit on a white surface with more candy eggs scattered nearby.
    Easter Egg Cheesecake
  • A bowl of thick Scottish stovieswith visible chunks of meat and vegetables, served with two large, crispy wholegrain crackers on a wooden surface.
    Scottish Stovies (Traditional Recipe with Variations)
  • A tray of brownies topped with Biscoff biscuits and drizzled with Biscoff spread, with wrapped Biscoff biscuits on the side, on a wooden surface.
    Biscoff Brownies (Mega Fudgy!)

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  • A plate of monkfish pasta: spaghetti topped with chunks of monkfish, diced tomatoes, capers, and chopped herbs, set on a wooden surface.
    Mediterranean-style Monkfish Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A stack of mini egg brownies topped with mini chocolate eggs and chocolate chips, arranged on a white plate with extra mini eggs scattered around.
    Mini Egg Brownies (Thick and Fudgy)
  • Close-up of chocolate creme egg brownies topped with halved Cadbury Creme Eggs, some whole Creme Eggs nearby, and a box of Creme Eggs in the background. The brownies are cut into squares and look rich and fudgy.
    Creme Egg Brownies (Ultra Fudgy Easter Recipe)
  • A bowl of Italian penicillin soup (pastina) topped with grated cheese, served in a decorative white bowl with a silver spoon resting on the edge, on a wooden surface.
    Italian Penicillin Soup - Comfort in a Bowl

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