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Easter Swiss Roll
I decided to make a chocolate Swiss roll for Easter this year - well why not you make them for Christmas! I have filled it with vanilla...
Sarah L Samuels
Mar 22, 20244 min read
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Black Forest Cake
I made this cake for the third birthday of Sarah's Slice on 11th March 2024. I asked on social media for some ideas of what I could make...
Sarah L Samuels
Mar 11, 20246 min read
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Almond, Orange & Raspberry Cake
I wanted to make an orange and almond cake and after various ideas I decided on an almond cake, filled with orange buttercream and...
Sarah L Samuels
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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Ginger & Satsuma Festive Cake
This is a really tasty cake for Christmas and is a great alternative if you don't like traditional Christmas cakes. It is a three layer ginger cake filled with homemade curd and ginger buttercream. I intended this to be a special cake for Christmas so I used my candied satsuma peel and made some gingerbread leaves and trees but you can decorate with anything you want. Crystallised ginger would look lovely too. If you are not confident with the icing then make 2/3 of the ici
Sarah L Samuels
Dec 7, 20223 min read
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Cinnamon Cake with Biscoff Buttercream
My kids have been begging me to make a cake using Biscoff spread and I have had several attempts but the cake didn’t really taste of...
Sarah L Samuels
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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Gingerbread Christmas Cupcakes
I made these for cake sales at my sons primary school and they never lasted very long! These are nice and sticky gingerbread topped with...
Sarah L Samuels
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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Victoria Sponge Cake
This is a classic British cake which doesn’t need any introductions! I thought it was time I got this recipe on my blog as I made it regularly in my cafe. Victoria sponge and Lemon drizzle were regulars on my cafe menu and always sold well. Victoria sponge cake is named after Queen Victoria who was said to have enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea. It was a popular cake during her reign in the 19th century. The jam inside always causes a debate - should it be raspberry or
Sarah L Samuels
Oct 14, 20214 min read
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Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Jam & White Chocolate Buttercream
I wanted to make a cake for my Son for passing his exams and getting his University place. He loves strawberries and white chocolate so I...
Sarah L Samuels
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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Gingerbread and Rhubarb Mini Bundt Cakes
I love anything with rhubarb and it pairs really well with ginger. I usually make rhubarb and ginger jam but I decided to combine the two...
Sarah L Samuels
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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