Father’s day has just passed and I asked my Dad what he wanted me to bake him. In my head, I had a fruity loaf, a decadent chocolate dessert or a moreish batch of cookies. How wrong I was – he said something with ‘cheese’. Oh. Right. Way to ruin my flow, Dad. I quickly […]
'Cupcake' recipes
Olive and Feta Muffins
June 6, 2016 by bright-admin - in Breakfast, Cupcake, Indulgent, Muffin
Pistachio, Almond and Lime Muffins
June 6, 2016 by bright-admin - in Cupcake, Free From, Gluten Free, Muffin
These past few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of ‘visiting’. I’m back from my theatre tour and I’ve been trying to catch up with as many people as I can. I wanted to bring some baking treats with me, making the reunion even sweeter ;) and muffins seem to be the easiest thing to […]
Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
May 5, 2016 by bright-admin - in Cupcake, Dessert, Indulgent, Muffin, Valentines
Sitting on my balcony in the May sunshine brought only one thing to mind – what bake would I like to stuff my face with right now? Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins were the answer. Many people are put off with baking at all in the heat, but these aren’t in the oven for long and […]
Chocolate Guinness Muffins
March 3, 2016 by bright-admin - in Cupcake, Dessert, Indulgent, Muffin
These Chocolate Guinness Muffins were created with St Patricks Day in mind. I’ve got my brothers girlfriend, Mari, over for a ‘cake date’ and seeing as it’s St Patricks Day this week, what better excuse than to add a little tipple into the bake. The Guinness gives these muffins a really luscious, dark, moist depth, […]
Vegan Cranberry & Pecan Upside Down Cakes
December 12, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cake, Christmas, Cupcake, Dessert, Free From, Healthy Alternative, Muffin, Vegan
These Vegan Cranberry & Pecan Upside Down Cakes are not only for the Vegan crowd. I wanted to make something that I could serve at a dinner party (or any party for that matter) and no one would know whether it was vegan/healthy/indulgent/whatever – a crowd pleaser, something that would go down well with everyone, […]
Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes
February 2, 2016 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cake, Cupcake, Dessert, Indulgent, Valentines
It’s still feeling summer-y and it’s also my Grandad’s birthday. My Grandad is notoriously picky when it comes to food, he likes simple flavours and nothing too far from the ‘ordinary’. My vegan/gluten/nut free coconut and lime energy balls would not be up his street, but who doesn’t like a classic Victoria sponge? To be […]
Lemon & Lime Olive Oil Mini Muffins
July 7, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cupcake, Free From, Indulgent, Muffin
These Lemon & Lime Olive Oil Mini Muffins also come with a little lemon and lime drizzle – to make them extra special. This is a re-vamped version of an older post (actually one of my first!). I really fancied baking something, but with the weather so warm, I was a little confused with what […]
Jaffa Muffins
April 4, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cupcake, Indulgent, Muffin
One of my favourite childhood treats were Jaffa Cakes. I say childhood treat, my adulthood enjoys them too. So, I thought I’d do a variation and make some Jaffa muffins. It was also my brothers birthday last week and I didn’t have a moment to bake something for the day, so these are also know […]
‘Better For You’ Muffins – Apple & Cinnamon (Dairy Free, Wholemeal)
January 1, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Breakfast, Cupcake, Free From, Healthy Alternative, Muffin
Oh gosh, it’s not even a week into my healthy January kick and I am CRAVING some kind of treat. Muffins in particular. Healthy Muffins maybe? I can make some healthy (ish) muffins! YES! I won’t feel guilty but I’ll be satisfied. This is the kind of baking I need..and maybe you too? Be strong […]
Classic Christmas Cupcakes
December 12, 2014 by bright-admin - in Christmas, Cupcake, Indulgent, Muffin
I bought REALLY cute Christmas cupcake cases, so I had to use them. There really is no other reason for this post. So my classic Christmas cupcake was born. I always think cupcakes are such great little gifts and always look nice when displayed too. A little Christmas Eve treat for the family?? Enjoy! Ingredients […]
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes
February 2, 2015 by bright-admin - in Bites, Cake, Cupcake, Dessert, Indulgent, Muffin, Valentines
Say all that mushy stuff and give into consumerism with these Valentine’s Day Cupcakes. Valentine’s day is looming AND one of my best friends had her engagement party last weekend, so I thought it fitting to bake some Valentine’s day cupcakes OR, as I’ve been calling them, “love cakes”. These simple vanilla cupcakes always – […]
Halloween Baking Ideas – Spooky Spider Cupcakes
October 10, 2014 by bright-admin - in Cupcake, Halloween, Indulgent, Muffin
Halloween is just around the corner & it’s time to wrack your brain for some Halloween Baking Ideas again… Lots of people I know have recently given birth, have small children or seem to be looking after someone else’s child. CHILDREN CHILDREN CHILDREN. It got me thinking (dear God, not about having one) but about […]
Mocha & White Chocolate Cupcakes (Stuffed With Coffee Cream)
October 10, 2014 by bright-admin - in Cupcake, Indulgent, Muffin
Ohhh Mocha Cupcakes… For AGES I’ve been wanting to put coffee in one of my recipes. I am not a traditional coffee drinker. I’ve never liked it, but I’ve always wanted to. So for the past year or so I’ve been trying to wean myself on it. Stupid really, but I’d like to feel more grown […]
I thought it was about time I made a healthy bake (I’ve got a family wedding this weekend and didn’t want to be bloated in my new, slightly tighter than usual, dress) and so I created these Healthy Alternative Peanut Butter, Banana and Oat Muffins. I wanted something super good for you and super easy […]
Gluten Free Carrot & Walnut Trees (well, mini trees)
September 9, 2014 by bright-admin - in Cake, Cupcake, Free From, Gluten Free
I was asked to make a gluten free carrot cake for a good friends 30th birthday party and combined housewarming. Most of my friends love a good carrot cake, but I wanted to do something a little different and so I made these Gluten Free Carrot & Walnut Trees. Also, I always find that a […]
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