Plum & Almond Cake

Plum & Almond Cake

You’ll definitely want your friends and family popping in for this cake. The almond meal and sour cream in this cake make it extra-moist and luscious. If plums are not in season, you can substitute fresh plums with tinned plums. Just be sure to check the added sugar content! Alternatively, substitute the plums with another fruit which is in season. The plums go beautifully sticky when they are baked and the cake batter rises beautifully around them.

Date Scones

Date Scones

These scones make the perfect afternoon treat. There’s no need to add extra sugar since the dates naturally sweeten them. They are perfect with a cup of tea and a thin spread of butter, or even jam and cream if you’re feeling extra-indulgent. Make sure the butter is chilled to get the perfect scone consistency. Use either milk or beaten egg to brush the tops of the scones before they are baked to give them a beautiful glaze.

Naturally Sweet

13 natural alternatives to sugar

Too much refined sugar is not good for you but while there are natural alternatives, just because they are natural does it mean they are good for you? We look at the natural substances that can allow you to have your sweetness, and eat it.