It may have taken the efforts of four generations of mums, but I finally managed to bake a Sponge Cake that doesn’t sink. This Sponge Cake recipe has been taunting …

Nana Ling recorded this recipe for Soldiers Cake on 8 October 1942.  At that time, the end of the Second World War was still a long 2 years and 10 …

When I Googled this recipe, I came across images and recipes for what I call finger buns. However, not long after starting to re-create this recipe, dated 1940, I started …

Buttery homemade shortbread is so much better than its mass-produced counterpart. And traditional Scottish Shortbread is the best of all. This recipe is from my great Nana Ling’s recipe book …

Ice cream must be the world’s favourite frozen treat. We’re absolutely spoilt for choice these days, with an extensive range of flavours available in the aisles of our local supermarket. …

Step aside Arnott’s. This is Nana Ling’s Butternut Cookies recipe from 1942 – and it’s marked with an X. Nana Ling marked a small number of her recipes with an X, …

The Choc Ripple Cake is perfect for those who want to impress with minimum effort and maximum impact.  You will, however, need to plan ahead a little. This dessert needs at …

This old fashioned Mock Chicken recipe is a firm family favourite. All of my aunts and cousins will think of just one person when this recipe is mentioned: our Nan …

Nana Ling called this a Rainbow Cake, but it definitely looks more like what we’d call a Neapolitan Cake these days. So, to avoid confusion, let’s stick with calling it …

Looking for a recipe for Mock Cream filling? Mock Cream is a popular frosting that works well with a variety of cakes and desserts. It’s a great alternative to fresh …