Cakes and Baking

  • Orange Muffins

    1 orange 2/3 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 100g butter 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarb soda Wash  hands.  Ask a parent for help with the food processor. Prepare a muffin pan by putting a paper muffin case in each one. Wash the orange well…

  • Homemade Muesli Bars

    150g butter 2/3 cup honey 1/3 cup caster sugar 2 cups rice bubbles 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup sultanas 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dessicated coconut Wash hands. Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a lamington tray and then line it with baking paper. In a large bowl, mix the rice bubbles, rolled oats,…

  • Carrot Muffins

    1 cup plain flour 1 cup wholemeal flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 2 cups grated carrot 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup melted butter Wash hands. Preheat the oven to 200°C.  Prepare a muffin tray by lining it with paper…

  • Pikelet People

    Make a family of pikelets for your own family or friends.  If you’re really clever you can even make the pikelets look just like them.  What a great idea for a fun afternoon tea! 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tbs caster sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten Method: In a mixing bowl, combine…

  • Corn Muffins

    1 cup plain flour 1 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 milk 1/4 cup canola oil Wash hands. Preheat oven to 200°C.  Prepare muffin tins by lining them with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine the plain flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.  These…

  • Oatmeal Cookies

    170g butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup plain flour 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup sultanas Wash hands. Preheat oven to 180°C.  Prepare baking tray by lining it with baking paper.  Set aside. In the bowl of…

  • Apple Cake

    125g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 3/4 cup milk 2 apples Wash hands. Preheat oven to 160°C.  Prepare a cake tin by greasing it with butter and then lining it with baking paper. In the bowl of an electric…

  • Gingerbread Men

    125g butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup golden syrup 1 egg, separated 2 1/2 cups plain flour 1 tbs ground ginger 1 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp bicarb soda Wash hands. Preheat oven to 180°C.  Prepare a baking tray by lining it with baking paper. Separate the egg so that the white is…

  • Zucchini Bread

    Who would have thought that zucchinis can be used to make a delicious, sweet bread?  Give it a go.  We dare you! 2 cups self raising flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon Wash hands. Preheat oven to…

  • Banana Oat Muffins

    1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp bicarb soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 bananas, mashed METHOD Wash your hands. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 12 cup muffin tray…