The Hungry Raven
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Classic Chocolate Layer Cake

Classic Chocolate Layer Cake

This is hands down my favourite chocolate cake recipe. It's rich, moist, and full of chocolate flavour without being overly sweet. Dress it up with chocolate shavings and a dusting of icing sugar, colourful sprinkles, or chunks of your favourite chocolate bar. This is one of those recipes that disappears quickly whenever I make it. Simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser, it's the kind of chocolate cake you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.

30 minprepServes10–12
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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Light, fresh, and layered with whipped cream and sweet strawberries, this cozy homemade strawberry shortcake is the perfect spring and summer dessert. With a tender lemon-kissed shortcake base, fluffy whipped cream, and juicy strawberries in every bite, it's simple, beautiful, and always a crowd favourite.

20 minprepServes8
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Chocolate Number Cake

Chocolate Number Cake

Surprisingly easy to make and endlessly customizable, this Chocolate Number Cake is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries and milestone celebrations. Layers of rich chocolate cake are piped with buttercream and decorated with fresh fruit, flowers, chocolates, macarons and other favourite treats.

45 minprepServes2 layered number cakes
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The Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

The Best Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Light, creamy and perfectly sweet, this easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting is ideal for cakes, cupcakes and piped decorations. Whipping the butter until it's very soft and fluffy gives the frosting a smooth, beautiful texture, while the amount of cream can be adjusted depending on how firm or soft you would like it.

10 minprepServesApproximately 6 servings
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Simple Candied Lemon Slices

Simple Candied Lemon Slices

Beautiful candied lemon slices are gently simmered in a simple sugar syrup until tender and translucent. They add a bright, elegant finishing touch to cakes, cupcakes and other desserts—without the need for corn syrup.

10 minprepServesApproximately 20–24 slices
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Lemon Cloud Cake with Whipped Cream

Lemon Cloud Cake with Whipped Cream

Light, airy and filled with fresh lemon flavour, this beautiful layered cake is finished with softly sweetened vanilla whipped cream and simple candied lemon slices. It’s an elegant dessert for spring celebrations, birthdays, Easter or any occasion that calls for something bright and special.

30 minprepServes10–12
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