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Baking Basics

This baking basics category contains recipes and articles, with detailed tips and tricks help you up your baking game.

Are you looking for a foolproof sweet shortcrust pastry? Or perhaps even the perfect vanilla cupcakes recipe? Perhaps you want some top tips on how to make the easiest but most irresistible blondies?

In this category, you will find all the answers to these questions and more. I have kept the recipes simple and without fuss. This is purely so you can use and adapt each of my baking basics recipes if you wish for your flavours needs.

Of course, I am happy to hear what else you would like to see here, so do let me know in the comments!

A simple British classic, the Victoria sandwich has two layers of light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake filled with soft vanilla buttercream and tart raspberry jam. Finish with a dusting of icing (powdered) sugar for the ultimate tea time treat! Recipe by movers and bakers

The BEST Classic Victoria Sandwich Recipe

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes

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The Victoria sandwich cake is a traditional British bake, that has to be a part of every baker’s repertoire! Two delicious vanilla flavoured sponge cakes …

My all time favourite carrot cake recipe is so simple and easy! Deliciously light, fluffy and moist carrot cake layers, gently and perfectly spiced, are covered with a wonderful cream cheese icing. Recipe by movers and bakers

My Favourite Easy Carrot Cake Recipe

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes / Easter

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My easy and simple carrot cake recipe is deliciously spiced and covered with the most amazing cream cheese icing. Decorate simply with some nuts and …

This Scottish shortbread is a traditional recipe and so simple to make. Perfect to enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea or anytime! Recipe by movers and bakers

The BEST Scottish Shortbread

Baking Basics / Cookies + Biscuits / Eggless

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This delicious Scottish shortbread recipe is one shared with me by a good friend passed down from her Scottish grandmother. It is hands down the …

Go for gold with this nostalgic old school cake. A light vanilla traybake cake is topped with simple white icing and plenty of sprinkles. Serve with plenty of custard for the ultimate school dessert treat! Recipe by movers and bakers

Old School Sponge Cake

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes

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Anyone growing up in the UK will remember this classic school cake from their school dinners: a vanilla sponge cake topped with simple white icing …

Chocolate fudgy brownies. These deliciously rich and fudgy brownies are chewy and moist and decadent, and will have everyone coming back for more! Recipe by movers and bakers

The BEST Chocolate Fudgy Brownies

Baking Basics / Brownies + Blondies / Chocolate

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My fudgy chocolate brownies are absolutely DA BOMB! They are chunky and chewy, with a rich deep chocolate flavour and a wonderfully fudgy texture. Perfect …

4 ingredient banana bread. A moist and delicious banana bread made with just four basic ingredients, perfect for using up overripe bananas and baking with kids! Recipe by movers and bakers

4 Ingredient Banana Bread

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes

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This 4 ingredient banana bread has to be one of the easiest and quickest recipes to bring together, and with such fabulous results! My ultra …

Chocolate chip loaf cake. Soft and moist vanilla cake, packed with chocolate chips in every bite, and a beautiful shiny chocolate ganache topping. Recipe by movers and bakers

Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes / Chocolate

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This chocolate chip loaf cake is one of my favourite treats! A fluffy vanilla loaf cake with plenty of chocolate chips in every bite, topped …

A stack of fudgy chewy white chocolate blondies

White Chocolate Blondies

Baking Basics / Brownies + Blondies

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White chocolate blondies, if you haven’t tried them, are utterly divine! Fudgy and chewy and oh so delicious, with all the yummy flavour of white …

My moist vanilla cupcakes are light and fluffy, topped with a smooth vanilla buttercream and colourful sprinkles. Recipe by movers and bakers

Moist Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe

Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes

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My moist vanilla cupcakes recipe is truly a delight! Light, fluffy and always delicious, this versatile cupcake recipe is a must in any baker’s repertoire! …

snickerdoodle cookies without cream of tartar

Snickerdoodle Cookies Without Cream of Tartar

Autumn / Baking Basics / Christmas / Cookies + Biscuits / Winter

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Cinnamon and sugar are truly magic together, wouldn’t you agree? These snickerdoodle cookies without cream of tartar are so quick and easy to make, you …

homemade vegan mincemeat

Homemade Vegan Mincemeat

Baking Basics / Christmas / Vegan

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Looking for the BEST homemade vegan mincemeat recipe ever? Look no further! My homemade mincemeat is packed with a beautiful mix of dried fruit, nuts …

Easy sticky toffee pudding. Rich date sponge and lashings of toffee sauce make this a winter warmer everyone loves! Recipe by movers and bakers

Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding

Autumn / Baking Basics / Cakes + Cupcakes / Crumbles + Puddings / Winter

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My easy sticky toffee pudding is light and delicious, especially served with lashings of smooth toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. This classic British bake …

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