The days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve lend themselves to casual get-togethers centred around sharing plates – plus a showstopping treat or two

Take the stress out of the proceedings and let your kitchen appliances do all the hard work

By Carol Becker Makes 1 loaf cake | Prep 15 mins | Cook 55 mins 60ml egg replacer, equal to 1 egg200g sugar115ml plant-based butter, melted360ml oat milk250g self-raising flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp

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