The Gourmet Larder https://thegourmetlarder.com/ Sharing my passion for food and photography Wed, 28 May 2025 16:31:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://thegourmetlarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The_Gourmet_Larder_favicon.ico The Gourmet Larder https://thegourmetlarder.com/ 32 32 212207205 Lemon Crinkle Cookies https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/lemon-crinkle-cookies/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/lemon-crinkle-cookies/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 12:53:34 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=37140 These lemon crinkle cookies are the perfect treat, beautiful looking and bursting with refreshing citrus flavour. I can’t get enough of them! These cookies get their name from the effect the icing sugar creates as the cookies spread in the oven and their surface cracks read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/lemon-crinkle-cookies/feed/ 2 37140 Coffee & Walnut Loaf Cake https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/coffee-walnut-loaf-cake/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/coffee-walnut-loaf-cake/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:28:31 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=34855 There is something magical about the combination of coffee and walnuts in this Coffee & Walnut Loaf cake, a moist sponge slathered in an espresso buttercream topping. This is an old classic combination from my childhood which is always a firm favourite and often seen read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/coffee-walnut-loaf-cake/feed/ 0 34855 Lemon Drizzle Cake https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/lemon-drizzle-cake/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/lemon-drizzle-cake/#respond Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:36:20 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=34026 This lemon drizzle cake is irresistible for anyone who loves zingy fresh lemon flavours. What makes this simple cake so deliciously tangy and moist, is that once the hot loaf is removed from the oven it is studded with tiny holes, and hot lemon syrup read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/lemon-drizzle-cake/feed/ 0 34026 Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:06:06 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=34505 These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies combine baked pumpkin with comforting autumn spices and dark chocolate. Being British, I haven’t really tried many desserts made with pumpkin, but because Halloween is just around the corner I wanted to make some cookies for our friends’ children. Crispy read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/feed/ 0 34505 Spiced Ginger & Chocolate Loaf Cake https://thegourmetlarder.com/seasons/spring-and-summer/triple-spiced-ginger-loaf-cake/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/seasons/spring-and-summer/triple-spiced-ginger-loaf-cake/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:57:54 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=36098 This super-easy spiced ginger and chocolate loaf cake is perfect for those cold winter days, a delicious chocolate cake with a hint of ginger spice. Beautifully moist and so packed with flavour that you’ll want to reach for a second slice. I love making loaf cake read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/seasons/spring-and-summer/triple-spiced-ginger-loaf-cake/feed/ 0 36098 Super-Easy Vanilla Cupcakes https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/vanilla-cupcakes/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/vanilla-cupcakes/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:01:44 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=31831 Super-easy vanilla cupcakes are tender, moist and full of vanilla and butter flavours. Great for any occasion like this simple Easter version with mini chocolate eggs. And they can be made ahead of time. This recipe offers endless possibilities for creativity, allowing you to personalize read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/vanilla-cupcakes/feed/ 0 31831 The Best Carrot Cake https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/carrot-cake/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/carrot-cake/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:53:46 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=31271 This amazing carrot cake is perfect for Easter or any time of year! With its outstanding balance of sweetness and spice flavours, moist crumb, and velvety cream cheese frosting, this is truly the best carrot cake ever! My go-to carrot cake can be made into read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/cakes/carrot-cake/feed/ 2 31271 Cherry Almond Cookie Bars https://thegourmetlarder.com/brownies-and-bars/cherry-almond-cookie-bars/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/brownies-and-bars/cherry-almond-cookie-bars/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:53:38 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=30921 Cherry almond cookie bars have a super soft, buttery cookie dough crust and flavourful cherry almond filling, finished with a sweet drizzle of vanilla glaze. Amazing and so easy to make! You can make your own cherry filling or simply pick up a can of read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/brownies-and-bars/cherry-almond-cookie-bars/feed/ 0 30921 Giant Flat Chocolate Chunk Cookies https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/giant-flat-chocolate-chunk-cookies/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/giant-flat-chocolate-chunk-cookies/#respond Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:41:03 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=30752 These giant flat chocolate chunk cookies are what dreams are made of. A crisp vanilla cookie on the outside with a chewy centre, full of chocolate inside. Warm, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying, there’s nothing quite like a freshly-baked cookie. These large cookies measure around 12cm (4.5″) read more....

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]]> https://thegourmetlarder.com/biscuits/giant-flat-chocolate-chunk-cookies/feed/ 0 30752 Fig, Cranberry & Walnut Bread https://thegourmetlarder.com/bread/fig-cranberry-walnut-bread/ https://thegourmetlarder.com/bread/fig-cranberry-walnut-bread/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:44:20 +0000 https://thegourmetlarder.com/?p=30582 This fig, cranberry and walnut bread is packed with fruits and walnuts. Delicious slathered in butter made into a sandwich or served with cheese. With very little kneading and no special equipment, this recipe is perfect for newbies. I don’t make breads with fruits very read more....

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