A recipe! I know, it’s a shock to my system as well. A recipe for blueberry and almond cake to be precise. I’m feeling all inspired at the moment as I’ve just spent my Tesco vouchers on two new cookbooks. One I have been meaning to buy for months, maybe even years, and the other is a new book from Jamie Oliver Food Tube range. The first was the third in the Hummingbird Bakery range called Home Sweet Home. I love those cookbooks, everything always turns out perfectly and the recipes are delicious. Inspired by the first episode of the Great British Bake Off the first recipe I am going to attempt is for a Swiss roll…which I’ve never actually made before.
Jamie’s Food Tube: The Cake Book is written by Cupcake Jemma of Crumbs & Doilies and so far it seems like a great wee find. The first chapter covers basic cakes as well as things you might need to spice up your cupcakes such as infused milk, marshmallow frosting, caramel and fruit filling. The remaining chapters are split in to seasons and there are some great cupcake ideas in there. Topping my must make list so far are popcorn cupcakes and Jamaican gingerbread layer cake. (more…)