Nestlé Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange (Pack of 5)

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Over the last year or so I have really noticed a huge increase in chocolate orange products being sold. You can get pretty much any chocolate orange shaped chocolate you could imagine now. Self raising flour, which is very commonly used in the UK where I am based, already contains a raising agent and a little salt too. Therefore if you want to swap it for plain or all purpose flour, you will need to add some additional baking powder and also a little salt if you like. Some people like to add salt to cake recipes and some don't, so I'll leave that up to you as it won't affect the bake. The general advice is to add 2 teaspoons baking powder (a measuring teaspoon, not the kind you stir your coffee with) per every 200g plain or all purpose flour. So for this recipe you'd need to add an additional 2 + ½ teaspoons baking powder. Please note, I have not tested this recipe using plain or all purpose flour. Can this recipe be made gluten or dairy free? To make this recipe you’ll just need some fairly standard baking equipment like measuring scales/ spoons, bowls, cake tins and an electric whisk. For the buttercream, mix together icing sugar, butter, cocoa powder, milk and peppermint extract. Place the first sponge onto your cake stand, cake board or plate and pipe or spread some buttercream on top of it.

Matchmakers also release limited-edition flavours from time to time, so keep an eye out for those! What is the origin of this Matchmaker cookie recipe? If you want to make a bigger or smaller cake then go ahead. I’ve got a great tool that can help you change the recipe for whatever size you want. This Matchmaker cake is high in fat and sugar, so it’s best enjoyed as a decadent treat. So while it’s not a good idea to eat it every day for breakfast, having a slice as an occasional treat is completely fine - especially over Christmas! Is Matchmaker cake safe to eat while pregnant?The full list of suggested equipment can be found on the recipe card below. Where can I buy Matchmakers? Agave could work but be mindful that it is very intensely sweet, so you might like to use a bit less. Finally, add the flour and again, mix on slow so the flour doesn't fly out in a cloud. As soon as it's combined, it's done - avoid mixing vigorously or for too long as you'll overwork the dough. Matchmakers come in orange or mint flavours, but Nestle often releases limited edition flavours like Gingerbread or Irish cream which could work especially well if you’re making this recipe for Christmas. So look out for any flavours that you prefer! This recipe uses oil instead of butter to make sure the cake is moist, and golden syrup for a springy but tender texture, so the cake batter might seem more wet and loose than cakes you’ve made before.

This No Bake Chocolate Orange Traybake is stuffed full of biscuits, orange Matchmakers and Terry’s chocolate orange! I haven't tested this recipe with gluten-free flour yet but if you want to give it a go, I always recommend using a good quality brand, which will usually be made from a blend of different flours such as rice flour, and oat flour, raising agents, of course, and usually a binding agent such as xanthan gum.

You can now buy chocolate orange fingers and bourbons. You could use this instead of the digestives or use half digestives and half chocolate orange biscuits. It really is up to you to use whichever treats you fancy. Or, if you want to keep it for longer you can also freeze the cake, as directed below. How long does Matchmaker cake keep? I often make this a few days before I actually need it – it sits quite happily in the fridge for several days. However if my hungry teens end up finding it, then it’s game over!

At the time of writing (Jan 2021), UK-produced eggs bearing the Red Lion stamp are consider so safe, you can even eat them raw. If you want to make your Matchmaker cake extra chocolatey, you could add a handful of chocolate chips to the sponge mix and it shouldn’t impact the cooking time. Or you could drizzle melted chocolate over the ganache before topping with the decorative Matchmakers. Chocolate orange is one of my favourite flavour combinations. I’m not generally a fan of fruit and chocolate but there is definitely something about chocolate orange that makes it irresistible. In the UK you’ll see a Best Before End Date stamped on your egg box and eggs. If you have stored your eggs in the fridge, they may be safe to use past that date as long as they show no signs of spoilage (that unmistakable rotten egg smell, discolouration or change in texture). However, if your eggs have a Use By Date, then they should not be eaten past that date even if they seem fine.

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Make sure all your ingredients (particularly the eggs and butter) are at room temperature before you start baking. If you are using a baking spread, most can be used straight from the fridge if you're in a rush. But real butter will need to come to room temperature to soften. If you are worried about melting the ingredients in the microwave, you can use a double boiler. Add some water to a pan and balance a glass bowl with the ingredients over the simmering water. You can cut them into as many pieces as you like. If you cut it into smaller pieces it would be great for a party – the perfect bitesize treat.

To make the cake batter, melt the chocolate in a mixing bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, do not allow the water to touch the base of the saucepan. Remove from the saucepan and set aside to cool. This cake has servings by slices, so if you wanted to make the cake in individual portions in ramekins just assume a slice = a ramekin. A Mummy Too does not give medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns please speak to a health professional who will be able to give you further information. Can I make this recipe without food colouring?When milk goes off you can usually tell almost as soon as you open the bottle. It might have a slightly yellowed colour and will definitely smell sour or strange. This is because when milk starts to spoil, bacteria produces lactic acid which gives out a tangy smell. Milk will also start to separate when it spoils because the lactic acid causes the milk to clot. If your milk has begun to separate it should also smell very bad. However, sometimes milk can still smell and look fine but have a slightly sour taste.