Flower tutorial:sunflowers

Ingredients (Serves 10-12) 150 g plain flour225 g caster sugar9 large egg whites1½ tsp cream of tartar1 tsp pure vanilla extractPink food colouring600 ml double cream1 tsp essence of pure rosewaterSug

Shaped into a cheery summer flower, this golden loaf is full of rustic charm and wholesome flavour

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any 4ply yarn in brown, green, yellow ■ A 3mm (US D/3) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS FPss (Front Post slip stitch) Insert hook aroundpost

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

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