I’ve long had a goal to bake the absolute whitest cake of all time. Like my whiter than white vanilla buttercream recipe, I’m on a one woman mission to create baked goods that are super pale in colour. There’s something weirdly attractive to me about stark white food… I think I’m drawn towards anything weird…
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Seedling Cupcakes (in Plant Pots)
Whilst I may be enjoying a well-earned four day bank holiday weekend rest, this blog never sleeps. And what better way to celebrate Easter (and the start of spring) than with a recipe for some adorable little Chocolate Seedling Cupcakes. There’s absolutely no actual dirt involved. Promise. This time of year is all about getting…
Creme Egg Thumbprint Cookies
Hello everyone, and welcome to another thrilling installment of the ‘Easter Things Charlotte Baked’ show. Today’s special guests are these completely moreish little chocolate thumbprint cookies, which hold more than a passing resemblance to one of this season’s most-loved egg-shaped treats. You’ve seen my Creme Egg Ice Cream, you’ve tasted my Mini Egg Milkshakes, and…
Cherry Bakewell Slices
I’m bringing you some full on British springtime today, even if the snow ruined my weekend. Yep, cancelled plans are part and parcel of living in the UK in March apparently. But not having my friends come to stay meant that I could clock some extra hours in the world’s smallest kitchen and bake some Cherry…
Maltesers Tiffin
As with all my bakes in the last few weeks, there’s a Florida-inspired story behind today’s recipe. We flew out to Orlando from London Gatwick, and got to experience the calming atmosphere of Virgin Holiday’s V-Room lounge before our flight. If you know me IRL at all, you’ll know that I absolutely hate flying. It’s…
Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
Because spring is here (apparently), I’ve been doing a spot of spring cleaning around here. If you’re a regular reader of this blog then you might just notice a couple of changes to the homepage – you’ll now be able to find seasonal categories when you first arrive here, as well as my latest posts…
Hummingbird Sheet Cake
Today’s recipe was incredibly hard to photograph. I’m not sure why, but there’s something about a hummingbird sheet cake that just doesn’t come across well on screen. Too much brown and beige I think. It’s basically the cake version of me – as soon as you point a camera at either of us, everything just…
Cherry Coconut Macaroons
Enough with the peanut butter! It’s time to get things a little more coconut up in here. Yeah, there’s some cherry in there too. Of course. And wherever there’s cherry, chocolate is not far behind. I’m getting so predictable in my old age. Let’s rewind a minute. These cherry coconut macaroons started out their short…
Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies with Easy Royal Icing
It’s official – autumn starts right here. I’ve started wearing woolly jumpers, the Christmas shopping has begun. Heck, I’ve even gone and bought a new winter coat. There’s something special about this time of year that just gets me so excited for the next few months of cold crisp weather, dark evenings snuggled up under…
Swiss Roll Cookies
Swiss Roll. Cake Roll. Jam Roly-Poly. Whatever you want to call it, I’ve only gone and turned it into a cookie. What with the new (and slightly controversial) series of the Great British Bake Off back on our screens this week, I wanted to share something a bit British. And what’s more quintessentially British than…
Clementine & Prosecco Jam
The inspiration for today’s recipe came from some bubble bath. I bet that’s not a phrase that’s often bandied about on baking blogs, but it’s 100% true. I loved the smell of my Clementine and Prosecco bath soak so much that I knew I needed to make some jam based on it. And so my…
Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes
If you’ve been around here before, you might be aware of my undeniable love for cherries and chocolate. Black forest gateaux is my all-time favourite dessert, and I’ve already shared a few choc/cherry recipes with you before, including my chocolate cherry loaf cake, chocolate cherry hot cross buns, and my chocolate cherry mini pavlovas. But…
Pimm’s Cupcakes
I absolutely love tennis. I can’t play it for toffee, but the two weeks of the year when Wimbledon is on TV is one of the best times of the year – second only to Christmas, obvs. I’ve been lucky enough to go to Wimbledon three times (maybe four?) and there are a few things…
Almond Layer Cake with Almond Buttercream
UPDATE: You can now find the recipe for the 12 inch version of this cake right here. One year ago today, I got married. It was an incredible day, and we are spending our anniversary watching our wedding video, filling in our new wedding anniversary journal, and eating the mini replica wedding cake I have…
Chocolate Bourbon Biscuit Cupcakes
No, we’re not talking whiskey. Bourbon biscuits are a type of cookie that is extremely popular in the UK, and is always the one I pick first out of the Christmas biscuit selection tin. Think two sweet chocolate cookies, sandwiched together with a sort of chocolate buttercreamy filling. A bit like an Oreo, but also…
Raspberry Lemonade & Lime Ginger Dessert Shots
Incredibly easy dessert alert! These gorgeous dessert shots pretty much make themselves, and are the perfect way to finish a dinner party. Because who doesn’t love mini desserts? Have one (or three) of each! I’ve got two flavours for you today. If you want something a little sweeter, then raspberry lemonade is right up your…
Chocolate Cherry Loaf Cake
Want a chocolate cherry loaf cake, where all the chocolate chips and juicy cherries don’t just sink straight to the bottom? Well, go on then, if you insist. This isn’t the first loaf cake I’ve shared with you, and it 100% won’t be the last. There’s something incredibly simple about mixing up some batter, chucking…
Strawberry Eton Mess Cupcakes
There are cupcakes. And then there are these incredible Strawberry Eton Mess Cupcakes. Strawberry cakes, filled with sweet strawberry jam, and topped with a very special extra creamy flour buttercream. Oh, and don’t forget the fresh strawberries and meringue pieces on top. It’s all the best bits of British summer-time, in a cupcake. Let’s start…
White Vanilla Cupcakes
Yesterday I shared with you all my tips an tricks for how to get your vanilla buttercream the absolute whitest, but now you need something just as white (well, almost) to pipe it on to, am I right? Well, how about my white vanilla cupcakes. Sounds perfect. This is my new absolute favourite cupcake recipe that inspired…
Raspberry Lemon Swiss Roll
A light and airy vanilla sponge, filled with fresh raspberries, whipped double cream, and a generous helping of tangy lemon curd. I think you’ll agree that today’s Raspberry Lemon Swiss Roll is quite possibly the best Swiss Roll in the world. It’s definitely the summeriest ☀️ Okay, fair enough, it does have a crack or two on…
Salted Caramel Banana Bread
I don’t like banana. So why is today’s recipe salted caramel banana bread? Because, my wife does. I really love that photo! I definitely think my photography skills have massively improved in the past year and a bit of being a baking blogger. Yes, I’ve still got loads to learn, but I’m getting there. Happy…
Congress Tarts (Almond & Raspberry)
I managed to drag myself away from binge watching the penultimate series of Vampire Diaries for long enough on Saturday to actually bake something, which is a result. I didn’t get round to doing the dishes, or hoovering, or whatever other chore I was supposed to be doing. But baking always takes priority, right? You probably have…
Jaffa Cake Layer Cake
I’ve got something a little bit special today – definitely not a cake you can throw together in an hour or so. But, if you are after a bake which is guaranteed to make people smile, then you are going to want to check out my Jaffa Cake Layer Cake! This cake is a whole…
Chocolate Orange Viennese Whirls
How is it the second week of The Great British Bake Off already? And how much do you love Val? She needs to stay in that tent for as long as possible. I totally would have made ice cream iced biscuits too. So yeah, last night brought us biscuit week. And today I’m bringing you…
