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    Chocolate and Raspberry Truffle Cake Recipe

    May 8, 2017 /

    Divine Chocolate and Raspberry Truffle Cake recipe By Linda Collister Very pretty and special – For Valentine’s Day Makes one large cake Ingredients For the sponge: 200g Divine Dark Chocolate, broken up (available at supermarkets) 4 tbsps Amaretto Disaronno (amaretti liqueur) 200g unsalted butter, softened 200g caster sugar plus 3 tbsps extra 6 large free-range eggs, at room temperature, separated A good pinch cream of tartar A good pinch of salt 100g ground almonds 125g plain flour 25g flaked almonds 125g fresh raspberries For the icing: 150g Divine Dark Chocolate, broken up (available at supermarkets) 1 tablespoon Amaretto Disaronno 125g unsalted butter, softened 1 heaped tbsp golden syrup To decorate:…

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    Healthy Truffles for your Valentine

    February 8, 2016 /

    Healthy Truffles – is that even possible? Truffles needn’t be only made with chocolate, these creamy tasting truffles speckled with a fresh fruity raspberry burst are great served straight from the fridge. Rich in calcium to aid bone strength and density they are also a good source of protein and they are low in sugar. Makes 16 Prep 15 minutes Chill 1 hour Ingredients 150g/5oz rindless French soft goats’ cheese 1 teaspoon runny honey ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 75g/3oz raspberries 25g/1oz pistachio nuts, finely chopped 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder Method ◾Add the goat’s cheese, honey, vanilla and salt to a bowl and fork together until just mixed.…

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    Valentines Day Breakfast in Bed

    February 7, 2016 /

    Valentines Day Breakfast in Bed can be the perfect start to a romantic day for you and your loved on. Try this Raspberry and Chocolate Granola recipe for something that little bit fruity and different. Serves 4 300g of raspberries 600ml of almond milk 100g of rolled oats 200g of buckwheat groats 50g of coconut flakes 100g of honey 50g of coconut oil 3 tbsp. of raw cacao powder 1 tsp of vanilla extract Method Preheat the oven to 170C Mix the oats, buckwheat groats and the coconut flakes together. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan and mix in vanilla extract, cacao powder and honey together in a…

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    Easy Valentines Day Cake recipe

    February 4, 2016 /

    They do say the way to a person’s heart is through their tummy! If that is the case you need this easy Valentines Day cake recipe to get the love of your life or reward the one you already have. There’s no need to buy a special cake tin to make this extra special cake, a large Swiss roll tin or roasting tin will work fine with a homemade paper template. . Cuts into 8 slices Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 15-18 minutes Cake layers 175g (6oz) soft margarine 175g (6oz) caster sugar 150g (5oz) self-raising flour 25g (1oz) cocoa ½ teaspoon baking powder 3 eggs Filling 100g (4oz) dark chocolate,…

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