Chocolate orange cake
Ingredients75g/2¾oz cocoa powder6 tbsp just-boiled water2 medium oranges, well-scrubbed, finely grated zest and 2 tbsp juice only225g/8oz unsalted butter, cubed and softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar4 large free-range eggs225g/8oz self-raising flour1 tsp baking powderFor the candied orange zest½ orange, well-scrubbed25g/1oz caster sugarFor the…
Dinosaur chocolate cake recipe
IngredientsFor the chocolate buttercream250g/9oz salted butter, at room temperature500g/1lb 2oz icing sugar1½ tbsp chocolate extract To decoratedashes black, green, blue, purple food colouring200g/7oz desiccated coconut100g/3½oz caster sugar2 tbsp of water40g/1½oz pre-popped popcorn, sweet or salted1kg/2lbs 4oz fondant icingicing sugar, for dustingRecipe tips MethodPreheat the oven…
Chilli salad bowls
This is one of the gutsiest salads we’ve come up with – packed with beef and flavour. A proper Hairy Dieters’ feast. If you like, you can also make this with ready-made taco shells which are even lower than tortillas so you can eat more…
Hairy Bikers’ Black Forest gateau
Rich with fruit, chocolate, and cream, this 70s classic still has a place on our tables. This recipe uses dried sour cherries, but you can substitute good-quality bottled ones. Ingredients225g/8oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar160g/5½oz self-raising flour65g/2¼oz cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder4…
Chocolate creation showstopper
IngredientsFor the chocolate cakes125g/4½oz sifted cocoa powder6 large free-range eggs100ml/3½fl oz milk350g/12oz self-raising flour1 tbsp baking powder200g/7oz softened butter, plus extra for greasing550g/1lb 2oz caster sugarFor the white chocolate ganache400g/14oz white chocolate300ml/10fl oz double cream300g/10½oz cream cheese6 tbsp apricot jamFor the chocolate lace collars200g/7oz dark…
Most Delicious Tiramisu cake
IngredientsFor the spongea little softened butter, for greasing4 large free-range eggs100g/3½oz caster sugar100g/3½oz self-raising flour For the filling1 tbsp instant coffee granules150ml/5½fl oz boiling water100ml/3½fl oz brandy3 x 250g/9oz tubs full mascarpone cheese300ml/10½fl oz double cream3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted65g/2¼oz dark chocolate (36% cocoa solids),…
HOW TO MAKE A BATIK-STYLE PAINTING
We set Cass Art Student Ambassador Christina Marshall the task of researching and exploring a new technique; ink and paper batik-style painting. Keep reading to learn more about the process and find out how she got on. Inspiration comes from so many different places and…
HOW TO USE FABER CASTELL POLYCHROMOS PENCILS
Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils are a unique tool in the world of sketching. They are oil based as opposed to being wax based like other pencils, allowing them to blend with solvents, like turpentine or white in a similar way to how you would blend…
HOW TO OIL PAINTING MEDIUMS
Oil painting means serious stuff. It was used by the old masters long ago and is still used by professional painters today. You’re not usually allowed to go near oil paints at school (think of the stains!) and so when you decide to take the…
A GUIDE TO SPRAY PAINT FEATURES
The variety of spray paint styles on offer gives you of creative possibilities. From murals and fine art to up-cycling and fabric spray paint you can be led by your project and find the perfect effect to suit. So, if you’re looking for spray paint…
Chocolate orange cake
Ingredients75g/2¾oz cocoa powder6 tbsp just-boiled water2 medium oranges, well-scrubbed, finely grated zest and 2 tbsp juice only225g/8oz unsalted butter, cubed and softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar4 large free-range eggs225g/8oz self-raising flour1 tsp baking powderFor the candied orange zest½ orange, well-scrubbed25g/1oz caster sugarFor the…
Hairy Bikers’ Black Forest gateau
Rich with fruit, chocolate, and cream, this 70s classic still has a place on our tables. This recipe uses dried sour cherries, but you can substitute good-quality bottled ones. Ingredients225g/8oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar160g/5½oz self-raising flour65g/2¼oz cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder4…
