I know strict ketoers don't eat sweet treats but I'm not strict and if I want something sweet I'd rather it was still low carb ... so I will continue to make little yummies that are less naughty than the alternatives available 🙂 I hope you will enjoy these as much as I did! If … Continue reading Low Carb Jaffa Cakes
OK so they may not have a shiny shell, they certainly don’t have ‘feet’ and they aren’t full of sugar BUT these little mouthfuls of delight are still macarons-ish! I’ve decided I’m still allowed to call them that seeing as the technique of macronage is still used even though the sugar is not! Meringue is … Continue reading Low Carb Macarons
Can you believe this decadent looking cake is actually allowed?! With less than 3g of carbs in each piece its sure to be a winner! Mega easy to make, lasts in airtight containers and freezes well ... what could be better?! Why not replace some of the almonds with hazelnuts to make a deliscious nutty … Continue reading Low Carb, Keto friendly chocolate cake
Well, well, well .... who would have thought these would turn out as moist and delicious as they did?! I mean seriously, I am a lemon drizzle fanatic and I think these are divine! This recipe makes six little loaves, cases can be bought online or I often find pretty ones in TK Maxx Home … Continue reading Low Carb, Keto Mini Lemon Drizzle Loaves
The Drip cakes recently became a massive hit, and I adore them too! They look so effective and you can change them in so many ways that a drip cake is perfect for any came lover. I always use a chocolate ganache for my drips but you could also use melted chocolate, or melted candy … Continue reading How to make a perfect drip cake
The Baking Zebra baked a Zebra 😀 This has literally made my weekend complete! Creamy vanilla cheesecake meets rich dark chocolate in this decadent keto dessert! The base is made with ground almonds and hazelnuts which gives the most beautiful taste to complement the cheesecake. Finished off with a dark chocolate ganache this pud is … Continue reading Low Carb Keto Zebra Cheesecake
Who said diets couldn't taste good?! If a slice of this heaven is actually allowed on this way of eating then I'm converted for life! It seems some people say sweeteners are ok on keto and some don't but I tried the lemon roulade without sweetener and it just wasn't good enough so I will … Continue reading Keto chocolate hazelnut roulade
Do you ever wonder how people achieve those super crisp edges on a buttercream cake? Or how to get the perfect crumb coat base for your fondant covering? Well may I introduce you to one of my favourite cake decorating tricks ... 'The Upside-down method'! This incredibly simple, fast and foolproof method will allow you … Continue reading Do you want sharp edges on your buttercream cakes?
If you'd told me this time last year that I'd be organising a charity event where I'd be centre of it all and serving customers in a shop environment I would probably have laughed in your face! Me? Scaredy-cat, crap under pressure, trembling, clammy mess me?! Haha yeah right!! ... Oh how far I've come … Continue reading Alzheimer’s Cupcake Day
My favourite! After my slightly less than fabulous last week I made this beauty over the weekend 🙂 No it's most definitely not keto friendly, yes it's full of sugar AND carbs but boy it's gooooood. Incase you fancy a naughty piece of heaven here is the recipe for you, it's very simply a lemon … Continue reading Lemon Drizzle Loaf
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