Cakes and Baking

  • Strawberry Shortcake

    500g strawberries, hulled and sliced 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups plain flour 4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 200g unsalted butter, cold and cubed 1/2 cup cream 2 eggs 1 cup whipped cream, for serving Method: Wash hands. Preheat oven to 180°C.  Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries and 1/4 cup…

  • Pumpkin Scones

    2 cups self-raising flour 1 tbs butter 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin 1/2 cup sugar 1egg 1 tbs hot water Pinch of salt   Method: Wash hands. Preheat oven to 220°Celcius.  Put a flat tray into the oven to get hot. Use an electric beater to cream the butter and sugar.  Add in the hot…