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Fruit slice also goes by the more grisly (less vegan) name of 'fly cemetery', which does nothing to convey the true character of this lovely soft shortcake filled with lightly spiced fruit. It is superficially descriptive, though: everyone knows which cake you mean, even if they … [Read more...] about Vegan Fruit Slice

It's surprising the difference carob can make to a recipe, even in tiny quantities. A bit like vanilla or coffee, it adds a comforting warmth to the flavour of some traditional cakes and biscuits. This simple recipe for vegan carob stem ginger shortbread is a good example. … [Read more...] about Carob Stem Ginger Shortbread

A classic vegan chocolate cake will make you wonder why anyone ever bothered using eggs in a chocolate cake. It is light, rich and moist, and perfect as the basis for anything from a towering chocolate fudge cake to cupcakes to black forest gateau. It's also one of those … [Read more...] about Classic Vegan Chocolate Cake

This recipe is an adaptation of one in an old Australian recipe book by Jean Bowring. Boston Bun is relatively unknown in the UK, but it's incredibly easy to make and has a lovely, distinctive texture resulting from an unexpected, but readily available, ingredient. The magic … [Read more...] about Vegan Boston Bun

Florentines are one of the easiest sweets to make, and involve minimal baking. That said, it's also surprisingly easy to wind up with one enormous, tray-sized, nutty brandy-snap or, worse, clusters that don't spread at all and fall apart when you try to pick them up. This … [Read more...] about Vegan Florentines