• Cakes

    My Mother’s Orange Cake

    Family recipes that make your heart sing of joy. This is the best way to describe my mother’s orange cake. There was always cake in my house and from an early age I started training my taste buds for the tasting that would follow. I was also an expert at licking the bits left in the mixer bowl (don’t blame me). Now get your tools ready! Get your blender out of the cupboard because this recipe uses a blender only. Use all ingredients at room temperature. Use a standard mug to measure your ingredients. Ingredients 1 large orange 4 free range eggs (L) 1/2 mug olive oil 2 mugs caster…

  • Spoon Licking Desserts

    Orange and Condensed Milk Flan

    A simple and quick recipe for your Sunday afternoon. Tips Preheat the water for the water bath in advance. 4 free range eggs 1 tin of condensed milk 2 – 3 large oranges semi-skimmed milk 200 g caster sugar Preparation In a food blender add in the eggs and condensed milk. Squeeze the juice of 2 or 3 oranges into the condensed milk tin and top up with milk. Add this mixture into the food blender, and blend well until combined. Place the sugar in a frying pan and 2 tablespoons of water. On medium heat, heat up until caramel is formed. Cover the interior of the flan tin with…