Our Tried And True Vanilla Cake

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Pastry chefs all have one basic cake recipe they use to create all their wonderful cake creations. You now have one too. This basic vanilla cake recipe can be turned into any number of creations, simply by adding in delicious fillings and frostings to the finishing stage. Ingredients 230 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, melted 400 gm / 2 …

The ‘Can-I-Have-Some-More’ Fudge Brownies

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Brownies are a North American classic, created when a housewife made a mistake with a recipe she had received from a friend. Happy Accident? We like to think so. This brownie version is rich and decadent, and requires a little bit of resting time before cutting. We think you’ll agree the wait is worth it. Ingredients 225 gm / 1 …

Espresso cheesecake

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This decadent baked cheese cake allows you to have your sweet and your coffee all in one serving. The secret to a smooth cheesecake with a flat surface is a moist oven and low, slow cooking. Keep the temperature from fluctuating too much to make that perfect cake every time. Ingredients 50 gm / 1/4 cup Mirage Margarine, melted 1½ …

The Vanilla Scones Your Tea Cup Dreams Of

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Scones aren’t just for afternoon tea. Brimming with jam and margarine, these satisfying snacks are great as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or when running out the door in the morning. Enjoy these right away if you can. If you can’t, try slicing one open, popping it in the toaster and topping with hazelnut spread for a sweet treat. Ingredients 340 gm …

The Quickest Vanilla Frosting

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Vanilla frosting pleases any palate. If you can find vanilla beans or vanilla paste, use them in place of extract. Their flavour and aroma bring this classic frosting to the next level. This recipe will keep well in the pantry, covered, for up to one week. Ingredients 454 g / 2 cups Mirage Margarine, room temperature 1 kg / 4 …

The Perfect Fall Apple Caramel Upside-Down Cake

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Apples are a hit with everyone when the colder days start to set in. Mix them with brown sugar, spice and a hint of ginger and there won’t be any left for seconds! Ingredients 1 Recipe Vanilla Cake Batter 4 Honey crisp apples, peeled cored, and cut into 12 pieces per apple 225 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, melted …

A Delicious Ginger Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze

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Made with ginger and spice and everything nice, this cake is a take on a holiday classic, great for any time the weather turns cold. It’s a great little coffee cake to serve with friends or even bring in to the office pot-luck, as it travels very well. Ingredients 230 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, melted 430 gm / …

Decadent Gluten Free Double Chocolate Cookies

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You or someone you know may be cutting out gluten, but that doesn’t have to mean cutting out cookies! These cookies are so sinfully indulgent, no one would guess they’re made with rice flour rather than wheat. If you’re feeling adventurous try mixing in different types of chocolate chips or adding nuts, such as chopped pecans. Ingredients 170 gm / …

Your Grandmother’s Classic Chocolate Frosting

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This classic chocolate frosting will become a go-to recipe for all of your cake decorating needs. Covered, this recipe will keep in the pantry for up to one week. Ingredients 454 g 2 cups Mirage Margarine, room temperature 1 kg 4 cups Icing sugar, sifted 80 g ¼ cup Cocoa powder, sifted 120 g ¼ cup High quality dark chocolate, …

Our Very Favourite Earl Grey Tea Shortbreads

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Two classic flavours come together in this showstopper of a cookie, shortbread and earl grey tea. Serve them alongside afternoon tea and your friends and family will be begging for the recipe! More of an Orange Pekoe fan? Try substituting your favourite tea leaves in place of Earl Grey. Ingredients 226 gm / 1 cup Mirage Margarine, room temperature 5 …