Cakes & bakes. . .

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. . . because something sweet always goes down a treat!

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The People's Friend Magazine

05 November, 2025

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Fabulous christmas bakes

Ingredients (Serves 8) ◆ 240g baking margarine ◆ 240g caster sugar ◆ 4 medium eggs ◆ 300g self raising flour ◆ Yellow food colour gel ◆ 1tsp natural orange extract ◆ 25g cocoa powder ◆ 125g chocolate

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