This is an adaptation of a recipe I regularly use where I’ve change the flavour to make a light, moist and refreshingly fruity cake. read more »
Recipes
Sarah’s delicious home-made cakes and soups are always very well received in the shop. We would like to share some of her favourite recipes with you here. Just click on the individual link to read and print.
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Less formal than a traditional simnel cake, there are lots of variations depending on how much time you have or how fancy you want to make the cake. This version is a combination of different cake recipes I use, and the cake in the accompanying photo was made with gluten free flour. read more »
A dense chocolaty torte quite like a brownie in texture. Serve in slices or cut individual shapes, like the heart in the photograph, perfect for Valentines!
Makes enough for 4-6 read more »
All the flavours of Christmas in a really easy cake. Can be made ahead and frozen.
Cuts into 10-12 pieces.
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I have adapted a cake recipe to make what has become a seasonal favourite at Beechwood.
Cuts into 12-16 pieces. read more »
It can be quite tricky to find flapjacks with just the right crunchy edges and sticky middle. I have found this to be a great basic recipe. You can add flavours of your choice; I have made a few suggestions below.
Cuts into 12-16 pieces. read more »
This is a variation on my standard gluten free lemon drizzle. Gluten free cakes can be a bit crumbly; drizzle cakes work well as the liquid helps combat the fine crumbly texture created by the flour.
Cuts into 8-10 slices.
You may have got the idea that I like fresh fruit cakes… well you’re right. Here’s another great fruit combination, and a very easy cake to make
Cuts into 10-12 slices.
Gooseberries are a much under-rated fruit with a very short season; they are a perfect match in this quintessentially English partnership with elderflower cordial….
Cuts into 12-16 slices.
