This “absolute classic” is one of food writer Becky Excell’s partner Mark and his dad Steve’s favourite desserts, “so I end up making this quite often!” she says. “Fortunately, the ingredients are all ...

Of all the syrupy sponge cakes, this is probably the easiest to bake and most universally loved because it is so light, airy and refreshing. The fluffy coconut sponge soaks up all the lemon syrup, ...

Warm lemony syrup is poured over this Spanish cake, making it moist and fragrant. A modest slice is just right after a generous Seder meal. This recipe is an adaptation of an almond and orange ...

1.Cream the butter, sugar and lemon rind until light and fluffy. 2. Beat in the eggs, a little at a time, until the mixture is light. 3.Fold in the flour, salt and ginger and mix well. 4. Pour in ...

It is now October and the weather is getting colder, which means most people will be spending their evenings staying warm indoors with blankets, a water bottle or even a hot beverage of their choice.

Makes one dense, rich, torte-like cake, enough to serve six with plenty of morning-after leftovers for the cook. Don’t look for height with this cake; it is a low, compact cake. Ingredients For brown ...