Category Archives: Cakes

Veg Box Cake and Eating Gourmet for Less

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Poppy

I’m a well known frugal shopper, especially when it comes to food shopping yet I want delicious meals and exciting ingredients with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables at hand. I used to subscribe to a weekly organic veg box … Continue reading →

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Chai Pear Cake

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Poppy

It’s been an exciting week for me as I began volunteering for a wildlife hospital on Monday. I have learnt so much already and just feel like I belong. The hospital is mainly treating birds and hedgehogs at the moment, … Continue reading →

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Tropical Carrot Cake with Almond Gold Dust

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Poppy

Yes another carrot cake recipe, but why not? It is my all time favourite cake after all! This version features flavours from banana, coconut, maple and passionfruit and is a great recipe for using up fridge lurkers like bananas and … Continue reading →

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Orange and Passionfruit Syrup Cake

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Poppy

This cake transports you to some exotic, tropical island where the sea is crystal blue, the sand running, warm through your toes and the breeze fresh and serene. In your hand you have a funky glass of orange and passion … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread with Caramelised Almond Topping

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Poppy

So, I know we’re not short on banana bread recipes but this one really is worth sharing and adding to the millions of recipes out there. This is a banana bread you won’t only make when your bananas are left … Continue reading →

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Gooseberry and Avocado Loaf Cake

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Poppy

For this months Daring Bakers challenge I have created the ultimate summer loaf cake, fruity with citrus notes and rich from avocado. In a “celebration” of past Daring Baker and Daring Cook challenges, Lisa challenged all of us to search … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Frosted Coconut Cupcakes

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Poppy

After a wonderful week spent in Paphos, Cyprus, I return to share with you a wonderfully decadent cupcake recipe. A week of eating salad, houmous and pita every day for a week had me craving many of my favourite foods. … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Almond Cake

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Poppy

This is a great do ahead cake recipe as the cake only gets moister as time goes on as opposed to many cakes which tend to dry out. After 4 days this cake tasted even better than the days before. … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Greengage Muffins

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Poppy

As greengage season looms closer, I begin to get excited by these muffins all over again. When first I purchased greengage plums, I was confused as to what to do with them. Having never seen them in any fresh form … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Poppy

Carrot cake was the cake that led to the creation of Poppy’s Patisserie and to my passion for cooking as it is today. Food was always a part of my life growing up. My mum was/is an amazing home cook … Continue reading →