Tag Archives: Sponge

Fool-Proof. A Light and Airy Fat-Free Chocolate Sponge.

Posted on July 31, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Before I delve any further into this post, there is an important disclaimer I need to make. Fat free refers to the contents of my chocolate sponge, most definitely not the filling. Knowing there is no butter in the sponge … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Cake. A Little Taste Of France. Madeleines With Browned Butter and Lime.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Rummaging through the pantry cupboard, I chanced upon my pretty scallop edged madeleine trays. Relics of a long forgotten past. It must be ten years since I used them last.  I well remember the thrill of the hunt for those … Continue reading →

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Retro Baking. Classic Lemon Sponge Squares.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

With Easter almost upon us I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and jaded with the growing stash of chocolate my teenagers have managed to procure. I once naively thought that the Easter Bunny and Chocolate Easter Egg Hunts were the preserve … Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Tea. Inspired By…Jo Blogs Jo Bakes. Vanilla Yoghurt Cake With Buttercream and Fresh Passionfruit.

Posted on February 5, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We are extremely partial to a well baked Victoria sponge at our house. Beautifully light and airy, elegantly filled and dusted with just a whisper of icing sugar it’s my idea of the most perfect cake. A couple of weeks … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Dessert. Deconstructed Cassata Siciliana. Sweet Roulade Filled With Cassata Cream.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This dessert looks fabulous, tastes delicious but is incredibly quick and easy to make.  My deconstructed take on Cassata Siciliana. A festive, much loved but elaborate celebration cake. It’s Sunday and not wanting to spend my day in the kitchen, I’ve … Continue reading →

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