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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 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
  • A plate filled with golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, showing their airy and crispy texture, set on a wooden table.
    Yorkshire Pudding Recipe
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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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    Chocolate Cracknell
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