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5 Cakes That Are So Good They Don't Need Frosting + You CAME! 🥳

Published about 1 month ago • 2 min read

hi there Reader

about last week

When I started publishing recipes on my little blog Sweetest Menu 12 years ago, I would have never dreamed that I would have the chance to meet some of my readers in REAL LIFE.

But last Thursday I brought 80+ cookies with me and arrived at Robinson's Bookshop and YOU showed up.

Together we made my famous Brownie Cookies (which you can also find on page 30 of Something Sweet). Then Daen Lia hosted a wonderful Q&A and we chatted about cookbooks, baking, recipes and life.

But my favourite part of the night was when I had the chance to meet you! We laughed, ate cookies and talked about the endless joy of baking. For me, it was bliss and I can't wait to do it again soon!

It's hard to be a first-time author - you have to build a lot of trust with your publisher, book stores and the general public too. But your support means the world. And makes me keep going!

So thank you, thank you, thank you.

P.S. I'm currently hosting a giveaway with Roses Only on Instagram. Check out this post for your chance to enter. Australia only this time!

5 cakes that are so good they don't need frosting ❤️

Chocolate Bread

I know we call this one bread but let's be honest - This is a quick mix chocolate cake baked in a loaf pan. And it's absolutely perfect just as it is.

Almond Raspberry Cake

The softest cake I've ever had. This buttery cake is filled with red raspberries and flaked almonds and needs only a dusting of icing sugar to be complete.

Pound Cake

One of the most basic cakes out there, but make no mistake, this dense Pound Cake is pure perfection. Enjoy it fresh with cream and berries.

Easy Fruit Cake

Forget everything you know about fruit cakes. This one is easier, faster and uses less ingredients. But it's moist, tender and rich in flavour. No frosting needed.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

This soft and moist cake is surprisingly quick and easy to make. Drizzled with a two-ingredient lemon syrup, it’s the perfect no-fuss loaf cake.

what you've been baking

"Made this for my littlest favourite people (niece and nephew) and they were a hit. To my surprise so was the couple left over with my favourite big person (husband) who ate all the leftovers and said they were delicious. As he doesn’t eat sweets that often I know this recipe is a winner." - Zoe

something sweet ❤️

My new cookbook, Something Sweet is now available for to buy.

It is packed with 80+ easy baking recipes, including 40 brand-new recipes that you cannot find anywhere else.

Every recipe comes with a full-colour photograph, helpful tips and easy-to-follow steps.

Happy baking, Jess x

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