#easy baking

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Rich chocolate brownies made with cocoa powder, espresso powder, and plenty of chocolate chips satisfy any craving.

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This is the moistest, dreamiest carrot cake you’ll ever bake—with a sneaky tropical twist that takes it to the next level. 🤤

Ingredients:

250g plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

2g ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

300g caster sugar

3 large eggs

240ml vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

220g carrots, finely grated

150g crushed pineapple, well drained

60g walnuts, chopped (optional)

Frosting:

225g cream cheese, softened

115g unsalted butter, softened

240g icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1 Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4). Grease and flour a 23cm x 33cm baking tin.

2 Dry: Whisk flour, baking powder, bicarb, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

3 Wet: In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until pale and creamy.

4 Combine: Gradually fold the dry mix into the wet until just combined.

5 Fold: Gently stir in the grated carrots, drained pineapple, and walnuts.

6 Bake: Spread into the tin and bake for 35–40 mins (until a skewer comes out clean). Cool completely.

7 Frost: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, then mix in icing sugar and vanilla. Spread over the cooled cake.

8 Garnish: Top with extra pineapple chunks and a little shredded carrot!

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Miso-Butterscotch Blondies 🍯✨

These are the perfect "swicy" (sweet & savoury) treat!

Ingredients:

225g unsalted butter

210g light soft brown sugar

1 large egg + 1 yolk

1 tbsp white miso paste

1 tsp vanilla extract

160g plain flour

90g white chocolate chips

Topping: Salted miso caramel drizzle + black sesame seeds

Instructions:

1 Melt butter and sugar in a pan on the hob until smooth.

2 Whisk in miso, egg, yolk, and vanilla.

3 Fold in plain flour and white chocolate chips.

4 Bake at 160°C (fan) for 20-25 mins on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

5 Drizzle with miso-caramel, sea salt, and black sesame seeds while warm!

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CTA: Save this for your next weekend bake and tag me if you try it! Which flavour combo should I do next? 👇