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Cakes and Bakes with a Secret!
These cheeky cakes and bakes have a secret…not only are they delightfully scrumptious, they’re also packed with fruits or vegetables! What better way to boost your nutrient intake – with dessert. Get ready to welcome pumpkin, beetroot, zucchini, sweet potato and even black beans into your baking pantry as we explore our favourite fruit and veggie recipes from foodies across the web. Click on the images to see the original recipe or visit our Baking with Fruit & Veg recipe collection for more.
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12 Secrets to The Best Sponge Cake
If there’s one thing we know for certain here at Queen, it’s that many bakers find classic sponges equally delightful and intimidating! Here’s our top twelve tips for sponge cake perfection, taken from the wisdom of the Queen Kitchen, the talented Donna Hay and much loved Country Women’s Association.
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What is the difference between Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Essence?
With 120 years of experience in producing vanilla, the Queen team knows a thing or two about what makes a good vanilla. In this article, we shed light on one of the most topical questions in baking- what is the difference between Vanilla Essence and Vanilla Extract? We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you’ll find below!
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