Using simple store cupboard ingredients, these Cheese and Onion Rolls are packed with tasty savoury flavours. Encased in a peppery and mustard flaky pastry, the zingy mature cheddar and potato filling is packed with delicious undertones of onion, garlic and thyme. Now we have an Air fryer we are finding that there are so many... The post Cheese and Onion Rolls appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

Viennese Whirl Mince Pies with a flaky walnut and orange pastry, rich mincemeat filling and a light and crumbly buttery biscuit Viennese Whirl topping. Delicious! Much as I truly love a good old-fashioned mince pie, such as my Homemade Mince Pies or Puff Pastry Mince Pies, I feel there is much scope for breaking the... The post Viennese Whirl Mince Pies appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

A simple guide showing how to prepare a pudding for steaming, whether that is a Christmas pudding or a light sponge pudding. Introduction I tend to steam my puddings the traditional way in a big old pan which I have had for years. It is one of those pans you can't even remember where it... The post How to steam a pudding appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

A really chocolatey chocolate cake with a delicious cream cheese frosting, this cake is light yet moist and utterly delicious. You could call it an Oreo Cake, or Cookies and Cream Cake. Infusing the cocoa powder and coffee Known as blooming the cocoa powder, the process of mixing cocoa powder into hot liquid before adding... The post Chocolate Cake. appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

This is a super easy baked Vanilla Cheesecake with a fruit topping of strawberries and blueberries. It sits on a crunchy biscuit base and the vanilla cheesecake filling is super smooth and velvety, with a gentle hint of lemon. The fruity sauce topping sets it off perfectly. Unbaked cheesecake recipes, such as my Cheesecake Mojito... The post Vanilla Cheesecake with Fruit Topping appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

Packed with delicious Walnut and Whisky mincemeat and encased in a sweet, crumbly, lemony pastry, these melt-in-the-mouth homemade mince pies are an absolute baking must this Christmas. This post is sponsored by "Robin and Mouse", check out their truly divine table linen and gifts. For me, Christmas is all about the baking. (That will probably... The post Homemade Mince Pies appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

Crunchy and grainy in texture, homemade easy Digestive Biscuits have a sweet yet slightly salty flavour. Delicious with a cuppa or topped with a chunk of your favourite cheese?. If you are keen to make your own biscuits for cheese ? then may I introduce you to these wonderful homemade easy Digestive Biscuits. Make these... The post Homemade Easy Digestive Biscuits appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

The perfect Lemon Drizzle Cake should be three things: lemony, soft and moist...this amazing cake delivers on all three! A lemony cake, a lemon syrup soak that permeates the cake and a covering of thin lemon icing. Nothing is more disappointing than a dry Lemon Drizzle Cake, or worse still one that doesn't bowl you... The post Easy Lemon Drizzle Cake appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

If you are a fan of all things almond you will simply adore this soft Italian Almond Cake. The rich almond flavours are complimented with a hint of orange and a deep covering of apricot jam, a sprinkling of flaked almonds and a final covering of sifted sugar. Bellissimo! Italian Almond Cake, aka torta di... The post Italian Almond Cake appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more

Fragrantly and subtly flavoured Earl Grey Macarons filled with soft maple syrup buttercream. Perfect for if you fancy something extra special. Macarons are a French-based confection made from beaten meringue and almond flour. They are petite and delicate with a soft inside and a crisp, smooth shell and are usually filled with a complimentary buttercream,... The post Earl Grey Macarons appeared first on Ellas Better Bakes ..read more