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Vegan Popcorn Caramel Cookies
These taste like you’re eating a Twix bar only better. They literally melt in your mouth with a nice crunch from almonds and salty popcorn. Seriously, these are so good. For the cookies: Ingredients Beat 125g vegan butter melted100g firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tsp high quality vanilla bean paste Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour … Continue reading Vegan Popcorn Caramel Cookies
Nanaimo bars
Fun fact: Nanaimo bars originated in Nanaimo, Canada, hence the name. Another fun fact: these bars don't need baking so they're super easy to make, even the most inexperienced chef will create these successfully. Ingredients Bottom Layer 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted vegan margarine1/4 cup (50g) white sugar5 tbsp cocoa powder1/4 cup (67g) applesauce1 1/4 cups vegan … Continue reading Nanaimo bars
Mango cake
This sneaky cake looks like a plain old sponge cake until you bite into it and discover the tropcial tanginess of the mango - just heavenly. Ingredients Cake 12 oz (340g) self raising flour 1 heaped dssp soya flour 1 heaped dssp corn flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 6 oz (170g) margarine 1 cup (200g) of caster sugar 6 dssp of … Continue reading Mango cake
Crème de menthe brownies
Mint chocolate - one of the finest flavour combos in the world, neatly wrapped up in a brownie. Lock the door, turn off your phone, you're going to want a moment alone with these. Ingredients Brownie 260g unbleached plain flour340g evaporated cane juice75g cocoa powder, sifted1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt240ml water240ml vegetable oil1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract … Continue reading Crème de menthe brownies
Chocolate banana custard cake
Everything you loved about school dinners mixed into one cake - genius! Serves 8 Ingredients Sponge cake 10 oz (275g) white self-raising flour1 tsp bicarbonate of soda8 oz (225g) caster sugar8 fl oz (230ml) vegetable oil5 fl oz (150ml) orange juice5 fl oz (150ml) water1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Custard Vegan custard powder1-2 tbsp sugar to … Continue reading Chocolate banana custard cake
Black forest cherry cake
If you're entertaining and need an absolute show-stopper of a dessert, you'll not go far wrong with this one. It's absolutely divine. Ingredients Cake 6 oz (170g) plain flour6 oz (170g) sugar2 oz (55g) cocoa1 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla essence1 tsp cider vinegar4 fl oz (110ml) vegetable oil8 fl oz (230ml) … Continue reading Black forest cherry cake
Walnut cinnamon cookies
Walnut cinnamon cookies Delightfully powerful cinnamon and crispy walnuts - what a perfect combination! Ingredients 75g dried apricots¼ cup (60ml) hot water15g pistachios40g walnuts25g quinoa flakes or ground almonds1 tsp ground cinnamon Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Soak the apricots in the hot water for 10 minutes, then discard the waterUsing the chopper attachment … Continue reading Walnut cinnamon cookies