It's time to tie your aprons, preheat those ovens and get ready for a week filled with warmth, sweetness and the scent of freshly baked goodies! National Baking Week, from the 14th to 20th October, encourages everyone of all ages and abilities to embrace the joys of baking, and Bonne Maman has prepared a delicious selection of recipes to test out throughout the week and beyond!
Raspberry Frangipane Tarts
These delicious tarts are as delightful to eat as they are to bake! Making 4 vibrant tarts, this recipe is perfect for a special weekend treat or in the afternoon, alongisde a cup of tea. The tarts can be made the day ahead and kept in an airtight container, so are perfect for getting ahead before the guests arrive!
Rhubarb Crumble Cake
Bringing together the sweet and the tangy this delicious moist cake is bursting with flavours of rhubarb, and topped with a crunchy crumble topping of oats, sunflower seeds and flaked almonds. Swap the Rhubarb for our Apricot Compote for an alternative, but equally delicious filling. Full of flavour and simply delicious, this cake is simlpy a must-try for Baking Week.
Baba au Rhum
Test out your skills with this French dessert classic which is both indulgent and sophisticated. Based on our own product which you have tried already, this recipe makes a light cake, which is then soaked in a rich rum syrup and topped with Chantilly cream. It's the perfect dinner party dessert for those wanting a little taste of French indulgence right at home!
Orange & Fresh Ginger Cupcakes
Bringing a zesty twist to the traditional cupcake, these bright and citrusy cupcakes are the perfect bake for any level of skill in baking week. They are light and fluffy, combining the vibrant zest of orange from our Bitter Orange Marmalade, with the warmth of freshly grated ginger, creating a delicious balance of sweet and spice in every bite.
Strawberry & Orange Polenta Cake
This cake is sure to brighten your week, blending the zesty sweetness of orange with the juicy fruitiness of strawberries from our delicious Strawberry Conserve. You can even add a little vodka to the strawberry drizzle for an extra kick! Serve alongside a dollop of crème fraîche for a more indulgent treat at tea-time.
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