Rachel Allen’s Cake Diaries is a brand new series in which Rachel takes a personal look at how cakes can and do play a part in a life full of family and friends. Rachel reveals that cake is about so much more than the traditional celebrations we all recognise. Her “Diaries” reveal a myriad of life events – from the big family occasions through to coffee with friends – that can all be made so much more pleasurable with cake.
Wherever you are, or whatever you’re doing, Rachel reveals that there is a cake to suit the mood or the moment. It might be muffins, cupcakes, brownies or blondies, a show-stopping triple layer cake or a fool proof sponge. With tips on icing and decorating, as well as baking and serving, this is a series packed with great advice and absolutely stunning cakes that everyone will want in their own kitchen diary.
PROGRAMME 1 Cake with Friends
Rachel bakes some cakes that are perfect to share with friends when you’re settling down for a catch-up over a cup of tea. She whips up some crunchy peanut butter muffins, that are perfect for sharing, an unusual combination of ingredients in her cardamom yoghurt cake, delicious banoffee blondies and a wheat-free chocolate, rum and almond cake.