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WELCOME “The party starts here! Get your festive and creative juices flowing with scintillating seasonal bakes…” Hello and welcome to the December issue of Baking Heaven. This month we are really getting into the party spirit as we look forward to Christmas and New Year, with flamboyant cakes and bakes that will put a smile on your face from page 8. You'll also find many more party favourites in our cupcakes, biscuits, puddings and teatime treats sections – there is something for everyone! Staying festive, don't miss Juliet Sear’s delightful Christmas pudding cookies on page 54, or for a nutty take on a classic treat, why not try James Martin’s pistachio doughnuts on page 19? Turn to page 28 to learn how to make cocoa bombs – these are simply…

Hello and welcome to the December issue of Baking Heaven. This month we are really getting into the party spirit as we look forward to Christmas and New Year, with flamboyant cakes and bakes that will put a smile on your face from page 8. You'll also find many more party favourites in our cupcakes, biscuits, puddings and teatime treats sections – there is something for everyone! Staying festive, don't miss Juliet Sear’s delightful Christmas pudding cookies on page 54, or for a nutty take on a classic treat, why not try James Martin’s pistachio doughnuts on page 19? Turn to page 28 to learn how to make cocoa bombs – these are simply fantastic and create drama on any table! The party season wouldn't be complete without a little 'booze', and…

Get Baking for Christmas The Wrights Baking range of easy-to-use cake mixes makes baking showstopping goodies a piece of cake. Choose from 6 exciting varieties including Chocolate Fudge, Orange, Ginger, Carrot, Madeira and Toffee. These versatile packs will make 2 x 15cm (6in) round cakes, a traybake or 12 muffins. The Wright family have been milling the finest flour for over 150 years and that experience makes sure you get brilliant cakes every time. Wrights Baking cake mixes are available from Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Ocado and online at www.wrightsbaking.co.uk. WIN! A copy of Cooking with Alcohol by Aaron and Susannah Rickard! Cooking with Alcohol contains over 100 recipes that will teach you to use one of the most popular ingredients in history in ways you’ve never imagined. Discover a world of alcohol-infused cooking, from easy midweek…

BAKING NEWS What’s cooking… ALL THE BAKING NEWS, PRODUCTS AND EVENTS COMING YOUR WAY Get Baking for Christmas The Wrights Baking range of easy-to-use cake mixes makes baking showstopping goodies a piece of cake. Choose from 6 exciting varieties including Chocolate Fudge, Orange, Ginger, Carrot, Madeira and Toffee. These versatile packs will make 2 x 15cm (6in) round cakes, a traybake or 12 muffins. The Wright family have been milling the finest flour for over 150 years and that experience makes sure you get brilliant cakes every time. Wrights Baking cake mixes are available from Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Ocado and online at www.wrightsbaking.co.uk. WIN! A copy of Cooking with Alcohol by Aaron and Susannah Rickard! Cooking with Alcohol contains over 100 recipes that will teach you to use one of…

Sparkling brownie cheesecake SERVES 12-15 For the brownie layers 225g (8oz) salted butter90g (3¼oz) unsweetened cocoa powder90g (3¼oz) dark chocolate, (70% cocoa solids), chopped finely grated zest of 1 large orange½ tsp ground cinnamon4 large free-range eggs450g (1lb) muscovado sugar100g (3½oz) self-raising flour For the cheesecake layers 600g (1lb 3oz) cream cheese100g (3½oz) icing sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste275ml (9½fl oz) double cream200g (7oz) fresh blackberries For the Italian meringue buttercream 225g (8oz) caster sugar4 large free-range egg whites360g (12oz) salted butter, at room temperature, cubed1 tsp vanilla extract For the chocolate drip 100g (3½oz) dark chocolate, (70% cocoa solids), chopped75ml (2¾fl oz) double cream edible gold lustre, to decorate indoor sparkler 1 First make the brownie layers. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4 and grease and line the base and sides of two 20cm (8in) round loose-bottomed cake…

PART Y TIME! FESTIVE BAKING! Create beautiful party pieces for Christmas and New Year celebrations… Recipe and photography by Stockfood, the The Food Media Agency Sparkling brownie cheesecake SERVES 12-15 For the brownie layers 225g (8oz) salted butter90g (3¼oz) unsweetened cocoa powder90g (3¼oz) dark chocolate, (70% cocoa solids), chopped finely grated zest of 1 large orange½ tsp ground cinnamon4 large free-range eggs450g (1lb) muscovado sugar100g (3½oz) self-raising flour For the cheesecake layers 600g (1lb 3oz) cream cheese100g (3½oz) icing sugar1 tsp vanilla bean paste275ml (9½fl oz) double cream200g (7oz) fresh blackberries For the Italian meringue buttercream 225g (8oz) caster sugar4 large free-range egg whites360g (12oz) salted butter, at room temperature, cubed1 tsp vanilla extract For the chocolate drip 100g (3½oz) dark chocolate, (70% cocoa solids), chopped75ml (2¾fl oz) double cream…