Date Muffins
These date muffins are incredibly simple to make and the combination of dates and lemon zest is a winner. The recipe uses only 2 tablespoons each of butter and sugar, …
Soldiers Cake
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 …
Choc Ripple Cake
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 …
Neapolitan Cake
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 …
Nan Mac’s Mock Cream
Mock Cream is a popular frosting that works well with a variety of cakes and desserts. It’s a great alternative to fresh cream, and is easy to work with when …
Watermelon Cake
Any Sydneysider’s eyes will light up at the mention of watermelon cake. Black Star Pastry, which now has several cafes around Sydney, makes a watermelon cake that is truly heavenly. …