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Lemon Drizzle Cake

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Calling all lemon lovers.  This Lemon Drizzle Cake is the perfect bake for anyone who loves lemon in desserts or cakes.  This cake uses the whole lemon.  The zest is used in the cake and the lemon juice is used to make the lemon sugar syrup and the lemon icing.  You will definitely enjoy the lemon flavour right throughout the whole cake. A slice of this Lemon Drizzle Cake is lovely for afternoon tea or just because you love a slice of cake packed with lemon flavour.  It's so easy to make and the perfect cake to share with others without it being too sweet. Happy Baking xo Lemon Drizzle Cake Ingredients · 100 grams unsalted butter · 150 grams caster sugar · 150 grams self-raising flour · 2 eggs · 3 tablespoons milk · Zest of 2 lemons Lemon sugar syrup · 50 grams caster sugar · Juice of 2 lemons (reserve 1 tablespoon for icing) Lemon icing · 100 grams icing sugar · 1 tablespoon lemon juice  Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 180°C.  2. Grease and line a loa...

Meringue Nests

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These Meringue Nests are an easy and fun Easter bake that will be enjoyed by everyone. If you don't have much time to bake but want to make a delicious treat, these meringue nests are perfect not only for Easter but anytime.  You can add fresh berries instead of Easter eggs.  As for the filling there are so many to chose from.  You can add the classic whipped cream, chocolate ganache, buttercream or my favourite, lemon curd. These Meringue Nests are ideal for Easter.  The meringue nests are crunchy with a soft chewy centre and are topped with a delicious burst of cream and some cute mini Easter eggs. Happy Baking xo Meringue Nests Ingredients · 2 egg whites · 100 grams caster sugar · Pinch of cream of tartar · 1 teaspoon vanilla essence · Sprinkles Decorations · Mini speckled Easter eggs · Shredded coconut · Food colouring (chocolate brown - americolor) · Whipped cream Instructi...