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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...

Chocolate Reindeer Macarons

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Chocolate macarons have always been on my list of macaron flavours to try.  So, what a perfect opportunity to turn them into reindeers for a Christmas bake. These chocolate reindeer macarons are not only delicious with a chocolate ganache filling but fun to make for the festive season. You can simply just make chocolate macarons or dress them up as reindeers.  I used pretzel sticks for the antlers, mini choc chips for the eyes, white melted chocolate for the pupils and a red lolly for the nose. Happy Baking xo Chocolate Reindeer Macarons Ingredients · 75 grams almond meal · 1 cup icing sugar · 2 egg whites · 4 tablespoons caster sugar · 1 tablespoon cocoa powder Chocolate Ganache Filling · 150 grams dark chocolate · ¼ cup thickened cream · 14 grams butter, softened Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 130°C. 2. Line two baking trays with baking paper. 3. Sift almond meal, ici...