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Boozy Black Forest cupcakes Renshaw’s new luxury Belgian Chocolate Ganache is deliciously versatile, perfect for filling, glazing, piping and even more besides. These boozy Black Forest cupcakes by Rob Baker-Gall of Mr Baker’s Cakes combine this versatile and easy-to-use product with all the classic flavours of a traditional Black Forest Cake to create a swoon-worthy, adult cupcake that is sure to be a hit with everyone! MAKES 12 For the cupcakes 115g (4oz) slightly salted butter50g (1¾ oz) good quality dark chocolate40g (1½ oz) cocoa powder100g (3½ oz) self-raising flour½ tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp baking powder2 large free-range eggs150g (5½ oz) golden caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract120ml (4fl oz) buttermilk For the filling 50g (1¾ oz) slightly salted butter100g (3½ oz) icing sugar½ tsp vanilla extractblack cherries in Kirsch…

Personalise Me! Plain Icing x Rainbow Dust ProGel cupcakes MAKES 12 To decorate 3 x 400g Renshaw Personalise Me! Plain Icing potRainbow Dust ProGel Rainbow Multipack: Red, Orange, Yellow, Lime, Sky Blue, Pink12 vanilla cupcakes (follow the recipe on page 2) Equipment flavouring or extract of choice6 tablespoons3 teaspoons6 small bowlsmeasuring spoonsscissors7 piping bagspiping nozzles (left to right); open star 363, open star 1M, ribbon 150, closed star 2D, plain 1A, curved star 1E, fine tooth star 172clingfilmsprinkles How to use Renshaw Personalise Me! Plain Icing Personalise Me! Plain Icing is specially designed to retain shape and structure even after colouring and flavouring. This extra thick icing is the perfect medium for piping onto cupcakes, cakes and your favourite bakes. Achieve bold, vibrant colours and deep flavours without compromising on…

Hello and welcome to the July issue of Baking Heaven. Wherever you are when you're reading this, close your eyes for just a moment and imagine tucking into a deliciously creamy cheesecake with a crumbly biscuity base. Heaven, right? Well, you don't have to daydream about cheesecakes, or any other irresistible sweet treats for that matter, because this issue we've shared all the recipes you need to make decadent, summery desserts at home! From no-bake cheesecakes to delicious baked varieties and everything in between (including a jiggly Japanese cheesecake), turn to page 8. Just flick through and find something that takes your fancy, gather your ingredients, pop your apron on and get your bake on! If cheesecake isn't your thing (is that even possible?), turn to page 40 for a different,…

For a good cause… Breast Cancer Now’s annual fundraising event Afternoon Tea is back! Breast Cancer Now is calling on people across the UK to sign up for this year’s Afternoon Tea and help make world-class research and life-changing support happen. Taking place throughout August, Afternoon Tea is one of the charity’s biggest fundraising events, having raised more than £7 million for people affected by breast cancer since its launch in 1998. But this year’s event is more important than ever for the charity – with many of its flagship fundraising events having been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it anticipates a 35% drop in income by August. Therefore, they hope more people than ever sign up to this year’s event to help change the future of breast cancer. Whether it’s a…

Vegan cherry & almond cupcakes Thanks to the combination of real almonds, chopped cherries and Renshaw Marzipan (which is so good, it has been a Royal Warrant Holder for over 70 years), these cupcakes by Rob Baker-Gall of Mr Baker’s Cakes are jam-packed with delicious flavour. Plant-based perfection! MAKES 12 200ml (7fl oz) almond milk20ml (4 tsp) cider vinegar180g (6½ oz) self-raising flour20g (¾ oz) ground almonds200g (7oz) caster sugar¼ tsp salt¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda¼ tsp baking powder80ml (3fl oz) vegetable oil1 tbsp vanilla extract1 tsp almond extract200g (7oz) Renshaw Marzipan100g (3½ oz) glacé cherries, rinsed, quartered and tossed in flour For the buttercream 150g (5½ oz) Flora Plant Butter300g (10½ oz) icing sugar1 tsp almond extract To decorate 6 glacé cherries, halvedflaked almonds 1 Preheat the oven to…

Castleton Farm grows and produces the best traditional Scottish food, grown, picked and processed on its family farm. They’ve put together an exclusive prize hamper especially for Baking Heaven, packed full of the taste of Scotland. The hamper includes jams, jelly, savoury vinegars and chutney, which are all made from their own soft fruit, plus Scottish all-butter shortbread nestles alongside hand-crafted local chocolate and some malt whisky caramel sauce. For some savoury flavour, creamy aioli made with British free-range eggs is balanced by some basil pesto – what a wonderful feast you’d have! Four lucky runners-up will also win a three-pack of Castleton Farm’s best-selling strawberry glazing jelly, which is ideal for adding the perfect finishing touch to your baking creations. Find out more at castletonfarm.co.uk To enter the competition, please visit www.foodheavenmag.com…