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London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Larva lamped: Colin the Caterpillar loses to eight lookalikes in cake taste test

Colin the Caterpillar cake ranked lowest in a taste test, with complaints about dryness and high sugar and fat content.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Buttercream wool and jelly bean eyes: The art of the Easter lamb cake

Lamb-shaped cakes symbolize Easter, with roots in Central European traditions and connections to early Christian practices.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
Everyday cooking

You're eating your Easter Egg WRONG! Why you should never smash it

Gently tapping an Easter egg along the seam preserves its texture and flavor better than smashing it.
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
3 days ago

You're eating your Easter Egg WRONG! Why you should never smash it

Gently tapping an Easter egg along the seam preserves its texture and flavor better than smashing it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dangerously moreish': the best supermarket Easter eggs, tasted and rated

The best supermarket Easter eggs include Waitrose's dark chocolate orange egg, which is Fairtrade-certified and features a sophisticated 65% dark chocolate, flavored with aromatic Valencian orange oil.
Berlin food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Chocolatey Girl Scout Cookie That's Inspired By A Popular Depression-Era Dessert - Tasting Table

Exploremores are sandwich cookies, similar to another Girl Scout favorite, Do-Si-Dos. Instead of crunchy oatmeal and peanut butter, these offer flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond-flavored crème.
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1 week ago

Girl Scouts-Inspired Thin Mints Recipe - Tasting Table

Homemade Thin Mints can be made easily and yield almost five dozen cookies, perfect for satisfying cravings anytime.
fromLondon On The Inside
5 days ago

Say Cheese(cake) | A Cheesecake-Off Is Coming to Hackney Wick

The Cheesecake-Off 2026 will feature some of London's best restaurant and bakery teams, including Big Mamma Group and Cakes & Bubbles by Albert Adrià, competing for the ultimate cheesecake title.
London food
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Truly vile': the UK's 25 best (and worst) novelty hot cross buns tested!

Hot cross buns are now available in various non-traditional flavors, often appearing in stores as early as January.
Dining
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Wedding Of King Charles And Princess Diana Involved An Astonishing Number Of Cakes - Tasting Table

The wedding of Prince Charles and Diana featured a massive five-tier cake weighing 225 pounds, alongside 23 additional cakes for guests.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

For The Best Gooey, Melty Brownies, Try Mary Berry's Sugar Tip - Tasting Table

Using light muscovado sugar creates a gooey center in brownies, enhancing flavor and moisture.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four knockout bakes and tips from the master: Edd Kimber's recipes for cooking with chocolate

Chocolate is versatile, serving as a key ingredient in various desserts, including a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.
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fromcooking.nytimes.com
1 week ago

This Stunning Chocolate Dessert Is Simpler Than It Looks

Earl Grey chocolate tart is an elegant, no-bake dessert perfect for Easter, combining rich flavors with a gluten-free crust.
Dining
fromEpicurious
7 years ago

31 Easter Desserts, Each One Better Than a Chocolate Egg

Easter desserts range from elaborate showstopper cakes to simple treats, offering options for both formal dinners and casual brunches.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Even Mary Berry Approves Of This Store-Bought Baking Shortcut - Tasting Table

Mary Berry, a baking expert, prefers buying puff pastry instead of making it due to its complexity and time consumption.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

11 Chocolate Eggs To Add To Your Easter Basket, And 4 To Skip - Tasting Table

Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Crème Eggs offer the same chocolate and peanut butter combination as other Reese's offerings. The chocolate and PB are flavorful, with an emphasis on the soft peanut butter-filled center. These are a good pick if you want something more peanut buttery than chocolatey, with colorful wrappers that are eye-catching and ideal for setting out Easter candies.
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fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Turn Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Into An Icebox Cake For A Tastier Dessert - Tasting Table

Icebox cakes are simple, no-bake desserts perfect for summer. They are made with a ladyfinger or cookie crust and a pudding or custard filling, and are chilled in the freezer so that the layers soften and blend into a sliceable cake.
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Berlin food
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Yes, Some Bakeries Will Sell You Buttercream Frosting - Here's What To Know - Tasting Table

Grocery store bakeries sell buttercream frosting by the pound at affordable prices, offering a convenient alternative to making it at home.
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

10 Creative Ways To Use Peeps - Tasting Table

Thanks to their vibrant appearance and soft, meltable texture, Peeps can easily transform homemade desserts, breakfasts, and snacks into colorful, festive treats. There are an array of flavors to play with. Each brings its own distinct flavor and hue and opens the door to all kinds of playful Easter-inspired creations.
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fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

Brits Once Loved This Dessert So Much They Bought 25 Miles Worth Of It Monthly - Tasting Table

This family favorite is as simple as it's iconic - sponge cake rolled over vanilla ice cream, with a layer of raspberry jam between the two. Think Swiss roll, but from the frozen aisle. The dessert became so popular that more than 25 miles of Arctic Roll were sold per month during the 1980s.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

A no-bake eclair cake uses graham crackers and vanilla pudding as shortcuts, topped with espresso-enhanced chocolate ganache for an elegant dessert requiring minimal effort.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Lindt is opening a luxurious new chocolate shop in east London

Lindt & Sprüngli opens a second London chocolate boutique in Westfield Stratford on March 20, featuring 35 exclusive chocolate varieties, a chocolate bar, and personalized gifting services.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mother's Day UK recipes: three delicious ideas to make for your mum from Ravinder Bhogal

A lemon and elderflower drizzle cake baked in a bundt tin makes an impressive Mother's Day gift, combining simple ingredients with elegant presentation.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Costco's Latest Bakery Treat Is Sure To Brighten Up Your Spring - Tasting Table

Costco is introducing a new 4-pound lemon custard pie for spring at $18.99, featuring baked lemon custard, flaky crust, and whipped topping, currently available in select states.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

This archival book celebrates the bygone eras of the humble crisp packet

Helping people to reconnect with old memories, viewers are transported to their local corner shop, school playgrounds and childhood cupboards. "I think this project has struck a chord because there's a particular interest in hand drawn designs of the past in the current age of AI where human effort is at an all-time low. Now the first thought is 'I'll get AI to do that', rather than commissioning an illustrator," says Chris.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

11 Show-Stopping Trifle Recipes To Wow Your Guests - Tasting Table

Trifles are visually stunning, layered desserts combining cake, cream, and fruit that are surprisingly easy to make despite their impressive appearance.
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to make the perfect bara brith recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Bara brith, a traditional Welsh fruit loaf, evolved from excess bread dough in the early 20th century, with recipes shifting from yeast-based to chemical raising agents by mid-century.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Ina Garten's Oscar Party Dessert Might Outshine The Red Carpet - Tasting Table

Ina Garten's chocolate ganache cake features a dense chocolate base elevated by coffee-enhanced ganache, creating an elegant dessert suitable for home entertaining.
Food & drink
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Dominique Ansel teams up with Butterfinger in new limited-time treat release

Dominique Ansel collaborates with Butterfinger to create limited-edition French Toast-flavored candy and pastry desserts available nationwide through April.
Cooking
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Easy Shortcut For A Bakery-Quality Trifle - Tasting Table

Trifles are impressive make-ahead desserts combining cake, custard, fruit, and cream that can be easily made using boxed cake mix to save time and ensure quality results.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to make proper rice pudding recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Luxuriant baked rice pudding gently spiced and finished with sweet wine and cream; serves four, cooks slowly and can be served warm or cool.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

11 Cupcake Decorating Trends You Need To Try ASAP - Tasting Table

Contemporary cupcake decorating favors bold colors, creative toppings, and varied piping techniques to produce bakery-quality, amateur-friendly designs without excessive frosting.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Meera Sodha's recipe for rhubarb and custard trifle

Roasted rhubarb and homemade custard combine with whipped cream, sponge fingers and toasted almonds to make an eight-portion rhubarb-and-custard trifle.
Food & drink
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Video: Princess Cake

A simplified princess cake recipe uses an easy stovetop custard, mascarpone-stabilized whipped cream, and ready-made jam and marzipan for a stress-free, impressive centerpiece.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Remember hedgehog flavour? Moon cheese? The weirdest, wildest, coolest crisp packet designs ever

UK crisp packaging from 1970–2000 showcased eclectic, nostalgic, and often bizarre designs including novelty flavours, regional brands and pop-culture tie-ins.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Michelin-starred pastry chef rates 19 desserts from movies and TV for realism

Film and TV dessert scenes vary in culinary realism, revealing accurate fine-dining techniques, unrealistic processed-food portrayals, and practical recipe adjustments.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Review: Jeni's Bridgerton Ice Creams Are Worthy Of The Fanciest Regency Ball - Tasting Table

Has the impending release of Season 4 of "Bridgerton" got you all in a tizzy? We're mere days from the launch, and "Bridgerton" itch begs to be scratched, but rewatching the first three seasons just won't cut it anymore. Never fear, Ton - we've found just the thing to hold you over until January 29, and though it comes in quite the unsuspected format (no "Bridgerton"-inspired cocktails here!),
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Gorgeous 1940s Cake You've Probably Never Heard Of - Tasting Table

A 1941 Presto ad shows a chintz-patterned cake made with self-rising Presto cake flour and decorated with candies and pistachios, offering a nostalgic floral aesthetic.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Nothing Says Happy Valentine's Day Like 21 Pounds of Dessert

Layered with 47 different artisanal treats, from miniature cakes and truffles to macarons and maple smoked chili caramels, this gift is a nuclear bomb to the waistline, but most of the items on it last up to 30 days in the fridge, so the recipient will be reminded of your generosity all month long. Does it live up to the hype? I put on my fat pants in the name of journalism and requested one to try out.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Colorful Cake That Became A '90s Birthday Party Staple - Tasting Table

Funfetti originated in 1989, popularized sprinkles-in-batter, and can be adapted into less-sweet, adult desserts by using chocolate or cream cheese frostings and other applications.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to cook the perfect brigadeiros for Valentine's Day recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to cook the perfect

Brigadeiros are beloved Brazilian chocolate truffles made from condensed milk, cocoa or dark chocolate, butter, and optional cream or mix-ins, commonly served at celebrations.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Most Popular Dessert From The 1900s Is Still One We Enjoy Today - Tasting Table

Ice cream cones became a beloved, enduring way to enjoy ice cream, evolving from early 1900s inventions into many modern, decadent variations.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What a four-year-old taught us about the magic of baking a chocolate cake

Baking chocolate cake with a child transforms precise technique into playful, imaginative moments that prioritize joy, storytelling, and shared learning over efficiency.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Chocolate Dessert Is The Spawn Of Mahogany Cake, And Its Name Sounds Evil - Tasting Table

Mahogany cake originated as the earliest known chocolate cake and led to red velvet and devil's food through velvet cake techniques and cocoa chemistry.
Cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My rookie era: I attempted only the easiest Australian Women's Weekly birthday cakes. Then came the duck cake

A parent's earnest attempts at iconic homemade birthday cakes create chaotic, love-filled rituals shaped by limited skills, missing tools, and evolving children's choices.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Old-School Bakery Item That's Making A Grand Return To Tables Today - Tasting Table

Pavlova, a simple customizable meringue dessert, is regaining popularity due to its Instagram-friendly appearance and easy home preparation despite contested origins.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Camilla Wynne's recipes for blood orange marmalade and no-bake marmalade mousse tart

No-bake mocha marmalade mousse tart layers a cocoa biscuit crust, chocolate marmalade mousse, and cold-brew coffee cream using whole-fruit blood orange marmalade.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Trader Joe's Just Dropped A New Mini Sheet Cake, And Fans Are Hungry To Try It - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's released a Cookies 'N Cream Mini Sheet Cake: moist vanilla sponge with crushed creme cookies and cream cheese icing, priced at $5.99.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How to make a clootie dumpling recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Clootie dumpling is, let's face it, a much better name than spotted dick, but if you were fond of the latter at school, you'll probably enjoy this very similar, classic Scottish steamed pudding. Not too sweet and, thanks to the apple and carrot, lighter than it sounds, this is a proper winter dessert and the perfect end to a Burns supper, especially when served with custard or ice-cream.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

I Tried Costco's New Brownie Walnut Pie And It's A Chocolate Lover's Dream - Tasting Table

Costco always has its fair share of incredible desserts that customers love, like the luxuriously layered tuxedo mousse cake or classic seasonal pumpkin pie. So, it's always alluring when the company brings out a new player. You never know if it'll be a hit or a flop. When I saw videos online a couple of days ago announcing that Costco had a new sweet in its arsenal - the chocolate brownie walnut pie - I immediately looked to see if my closest store had it.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Don't Toss Empty Condiment Bottles When You Could Use Them For Your Next Cake - Tasting Table

That tapered top is perfect for decorating cakes, and the bottle is a firmer, easier vessel to squeeze and manipulate mess-free than a pastry bag. We love repurposing various kitchen items - it keeps waste out of landfills and also helps us avoid unnecessary spending. This hack in particular is a win-win: Enjoy your favorite condiments, then sustainably reuse their bottles, and allow those bottles to help you harness your inner pastry chef and decorate cakes like a pro.
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Food & drink
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC bakery goes viral with its 5-pound cannolis as big as a 'teacup poodle'

Circo's Pastry Shop sells 4–5 pound giant cannolis by special order that went viral, attracting celebrities and steady weekly holiday and year‑round requests.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Helen Goh's recipe for Breton butter cake with marmalade | The sweet spot

Salted-butter Breton cake enriched with marmalade and ground almonds yields a dense, buttery cake with brighter, aromatic bitterness and a tender crumb.
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