Now is a great chance to dust off the apron and get creative in the kitchen with some delectable spring cakes. We have also included a list of our very own spring coffees that are now available at your nearest Cafe2U van. Dive into our list below!
Lemon Drizzle Cake
A perfect cake for a perfect spring day, the lemon drizzle. Filled with lemony goodness, it’s vibrant and delicious - that’s why it’s one of the nation’s favourite sweet treats.
Here’s the ingredients you will need:
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
225g self-raising flour
1 lemon zest
For the drizzle topping
1½ lemons, juiced
85g caster sugar
Nice and simple, this lemon drizzle will take around 1 hour to make, with 15 minutes prep and 45 minutes baking. You can find the full recipe at BBC Good Food.
Victoria Sponge Cake
Another quintessentially British cake, the Victoria Sponge is a perfect spring treat. This classic cake features layers of light sponge sandwiched together by velvety cream and juicy strawberries. This recipe should serve ten people - here’s what you’ll need to get started:
175g (6oz) butter, softened
175g caster sugar
3 eggs
175g self-raising flour
250ml (8fl oz) double cream
1 tsp vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
1 tbsp icing sugar, plus extra for decoration
400g (13oz) strawberries
4 tbsp strawberry jam (optional)
This is a cake that won’t disappoint - find the full recipe on Tesco Real Food.
Apple and Cinnamon Cake
This apple cinnamon cake is perfect for anyone looking for a simple spring showstopper. Here’s what you’ll need to start making this delicious dessert:
6 apples peeled and chopped
1½ cups soft brown sugar
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
This is a great recipe, and it’ll use up any leftover apples sitting in your fruit bowl - you can find the full recipe and method on Simply Delicious.
Hot Cross Buns
A spring classic, we have found a wonderful recipe for Hot Cross Buns from Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood - here’s what you’ll need to get you started:
For the buns
300ml full-fat milk , plus 2 tbsp more
50g butter
500g strong bread flour
1 tsp salt
75g caster sugar
1 tbsp sunflower oil
7g sachet fast-action or easy-blend yeast
1 egg , beaten
75g sultanas
50g mixed peel
zest 1 orange
1 apple , peeled, cored and finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the cross
75g plain flour , plus extra for dusting
For the glaze
3 tbsp apricot jam
These decorated buns have lots of texture and flavour - that’s why there’s so many ingredients. You can find the full recipe on BBC Good Food.
A Coffee to Complement
We have recently launched our Spring Drinks range, featuring Easter Egg Hot Chocolate, Mocharetto Mocha, and the Hot Cross Latte - the perfect drink to pair with your summer cakes and bakes. Find your nearest barista on our website.