Cake doesn’t have to be just for special occasions, but if there was ever a time when most of us think about getting the baking tins out – it’s Christmas!
So if you fancy having a go at something slightly different this Christmas, Rachel has some great ideas. Her Clementine cake makes use of those lovely fruits that find their way into many people’s Christmas stockings. Mincemeat muffins with eggnog icing are a fantastic alternative to the traditional mince pie. Her Christmas cake is a rich fruit sponge covered in baked almond paste. And spiced pear and ginger cheesecake is a tasty alternative festive pudding.