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Like madeira cake, this vegan ground rice cake is a plain cake that's anything but plain. It has an unusually soft texture, a light, crisp crust, and a rich, creamy flavour. Ground rice isn't always easy to find in supermarkets, although it used to be a really common pudding … [Read more...] about Vegan Ground Rice Cake

It's a mystery why none of the manufacturers of dark chocolate ginger biscuits (or none I've come across) can make them without using animal products. If you're someone who misses those particular biscuits, this dark chocolate ginger tiffin is a way to create the same flavour … [Read more...] about Dark Chocolate Ginger Tiffin

It may not be the most elegant of cakes, but this vegan version of an old American classic has got to be one of the easiest. The main ingredient is most of a can of coconut milk, which is a bit of a departure from early versions of lazy daisy cake, but creates a distinctly … [Read more...] about Vegan Lazy Daisy Cake

At this time of year when apples are in abundance, it's good to have a few foolproof apple recipes in your repertoire. This vegan apple pie cake is just that: a soft frangipane-style crust with a simple apple filling. I couldn't decide if it was more of a pie or a cake, so it's … [Read more...] about Vegan Apple Pie Cake

This malted prune loaf is very simple to make, soft and sticky, and full of wholesome prunes and barley malt. In fact, it contains no fewer than six portions of prunes (according to NHS portion guidance). It's also relatively low in fat and added sugar. Prunes are … [Read more...] about Malted Prune Loaf