The Sugar and Spice Cookbook : Sweet Treats and Bakes to Enjoy as the Nights Draw In - Francesca Huntingdon

The Sugar and Spice Cookbook : Sweet Treats and Bakes to Enjoy as the Nights Draw In - Francesca Huntingdon

Francesca Huntingdon

£22.00
  • Pages · 224 pages
  • Publication Date · 27/08/2026
  • Genre · General cookery & recipes
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"It's the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!" - Winnie the PoohAutumn is the time of year beloved by so many; there's a chill in the air and we're craving the cozy warmth of blankets and the crackle and glow of a fire. These are the times to hunker down and seek comfort - and it's also when many of us grab our bowls and cooking implements and make an indulgent dessert! Throughout this book, you'll discover a vast array of bakes and delicious sweet treats - everything you might want to savour as the season turns and golden autumn leaves start to fall. Create moments of pure joy with over 170 recipes, from simple puddings to more elaborate and decadent bakes, The Sugar and Spice Cookbook will be your go-to bible for cinnamon bun lovers, pumpkin spice perfectionists, chocoholics and cake connoisseurs. A beautifully designed gift for everyone from first-time bakers to experienced cakemakers. Contents Include:Chapter 1: Pastries, Pies & TartsSpiced Hazelnut Palmiers; Honeyed Pecan Pie; Caramel Tarte TatinChapter 2: Muffins, Cupcakes & LoavesApple & Cinnamon Muffins; Mince Pie Cupcakes; Sticky Toffee & Date LoafChapter 3: Biscuits, Brownies & TraybakesClove & Cardamom Spice Cookies; Chocolate Fudge Brownies; Spicy Apple ParkinChapter 4: Little TreatsCreamy Pistachio Toffee; Salted Caramel Shards; Banoffee MeringuesChapter 5: Puddings & DessertsGinger & Treacle Sponge Pudding; Caramel Apple Crumble; Peachy Cinnamon CheesecakeChapter 6: ShowstoppersSt Clements Cake; Chocolate & Chestnut Roulade; Pear, Cinnamon & Raisin Kugelhopf

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