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Cupcakes

Cupcakes

by Chris Pointer on September 18, 2026August 16, 2026

Cupcakes that rise flat and even instead of doming or sinking, with proper buttercream. Makes 12 in about 40 minutes, and the two-thirds fill rule.

Best Banana Cake Recipe in NZ

by NZ Recipes on October 23, 2018August 9, 2026

A really great banana cake should be moist, light and soft – the ingredients themselves are not as important as getting the balance right to achieve this. The best way… [Continue Reading]

Carrot Cake

Moist Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

by NZ Recipes on November 4, 2017December 18, 2017

Carrot Cake is a kiwi favourite, but nothing is worse that a carrot cake which is dry or gluggy. The icing also makes a huge difference to the flavour of… [Continue Reading]

Lemon Shortcake

by NZ Recipes on November 4, 2017September 9, 2018

Delicious lemony sweet treat, perfect for afternoon tea or a special after dinner nibble.

Giant Jaffa Cake

by NZ Recipes on November 4, 2017September 9, 2018

This is the perfect adult birthday cake, especially when served slight warm. Try this giant jaffa cake at the next birthday celebrations you organise.

Hummingbird Cake

by NZ Recipes on November 4, 2017December 18, 2017

Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

by NZ Recipes on November 2, 2017December 18, 2017

Baking for someone who is gluten-free and vegan used to be a big hassle, until I found this awesome gluten-free vegan chocolate cake recipe some time ago. I don’t subscribe… [Continue Reading]

Super Simple Cream Cheese Icing

by NZ Recipes on November 2, 2017November 4, 2017

Cream cheese icing is simply divine, and this simple cream cheese icing recipe is super simple and delicious. This perfect for apple cake, banana cake, carrot cake and any other… [Continue Reading]

Lemon Yoghurt Cake with Lemon Syrup

by NZ Recipes on November 2, 2017September 9, 2018

A deliciously tangy moist cake which can be eater at morning tea, afternoon tea and as a dessert with custard.

Chocolate Feather Cake

by NZ Recipes on October 30, 2017November 4, 2017

A lovely chocolate cake recipe, designed to make a light fluffy chocolate cake.

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