Caramel cream icing
Recipe by:
Barbara
This creamy icing takes some time, but has a truly caramel flavour. Try it with my Christmas mincemeat cake recipe (see link in footnote)!
Rice Pudding Cake
Recipe by:
shirleyo
If you like rice pudding and cake, this is the recipe for you. Rice pudding is made on the hob, then blended with butter, cream cheese, flour, eggs, raisins and single cream before being baked.
Chocolate Rum Buttercream Icing
Recipe by:
bluelovers
This is a very delicate and rich chocolate buttercream. It's good for butterfly cakes, or as a filling or icing on any cake.
Chilean Torta De Hojas
Recipe by:
ILIKECAKES
This cake is literally translated as "cake of 1000 sheets". Although this delicious cake only consists of ten layers, it's still a labour of love. Individual layers of the cake are baked and layered with dulce de leche (milk caramel).
Cassata Siciliana Cake
Recipe by:
Kevin Ryan
A delicious layered sponge cake, moistened with rum syrup and layered with ricotta cheese, mixed cut peel and dark chocolate. Serve for dessert, afternoon tea or as a snack.
Toffee Pecan Icing
Recipe by:
Carol
A ludicrously rich icing recipe for special occasion cakes. This would work a treat on a simple sponge cake or light chocolate cake. You can omit the pecans, or use another type of nut, if desired.
Toffee Icing with Nuts
Recipe by:
BETHMCSHANE
This toffee icing is really deliciously different. You can add the pecans, or omit them, or use another nut. This icing needs time to set after you pour it on the cake, so plan ahead.
Fudgy Chocolate Frosting
Recipe by:
MISS AMY
Fabulous chocolate fudge frosting, which makes any cake a show-stopper! Easy to make, with everyday ingredients that you're likely to have to hand.
Minute Chocolate Icing
Recipe by:
IBLONG2JCH
This is a chocolate icing with a lovely softness to it. Use on chocolate cake or cupcakes, or on a simple vanilla cake. You could add instant coffee granules if you want a chocolate mocha icing.
Easy-as-cake buttercream icing
Recipe by:
Kim
A simpler buttercream icing recipe cannot be found - margarine, butter, sugar and milk, boiled then whipped together into a light, fluffy concoction of icing heaven.
Lightning Fast Chocolate Icing
Recipe by:
Sandy
A fudgy chocolate icing that is ridiculously quick to make. No need for a double boiler, either. Ensure you use unsweetened cocoa powder, and not drinking chocolate mix.
Hot chocolate cake pudding
This is a very chocolaty cake pudding. My whole family loved it! Best served with chilled custard or vanilla ice cream.
Creme Patissiere
Recipe by:
Kevin Ryan
The classic recipe for pastry cream. Quick and easy. If you wish, substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for the vanilla bean, adding it after the pastry cream is removed from heat.
Marshmallow Chocolate Icing
Recipe by:
Ann
A very chocolaty icing that is rich and gooey, thanks to the addition of marshmallows. Kids will love this on a birthday cake or on cupcakes. Use plain marshmallows or marshmallow fluff, if you can find it.
Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Recipe by:
Kristy
A wonderfully spiced pumpkin bread, which is perfect for afternoon tea or elevenses. This pumpkin bread makes a wonderful food gift and are freezer friendly. If pumpkin is unavailable, use butternut squash instead.
Chocolate and Orange Cheesecake
Recipe by:
Kat
The perfect combination of orange and chocolate are present in this cheesecake. The recipe is a little long-winded, but the results are worth it. Serve as a decadent dessert.
Coconut and Pecan Icing
Recipe by:
Marsha
A super-creamy icing, which is a cinch to make. It's flavoured with pecans, coconut and vanilla. Spread over any cake of your choice. It goes particulary well with chocolate cake.