Nestlé Quality Street Matchmakers Zingy Orange (Pack of 5)

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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. And finally, you would need an egg replacement. Try one of the following alternatives (each = 1 egg, so multiply as needed for any given recipe).

I prefer to melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in the microwave. I melt for short bursts and make sure I stir thoroughly in-between. To make it vegan, use dairy free margarine instead of butter. I would simplify the ingredients to dark chocolate orange which is vegan and vegan marshmallows.

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You can freeze your undecorated sponges in an airtight container or bag for up to two months. However, I wouldn’t advise freezing your completed Matchmaker cake as the cream in the ganache will most likely split as it defrosts. What is the best way to defrost Matchmaker cake? Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. For the chocolate leaves, line 2 large trays with cling film. 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. With a paint brush, paint the chocolate on the underside of each leaf. Place the leaves chocolate side up on the tray. Leave to dry. 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. If you ever need to rustle something sweet up at very short notice, a no bake fridge cake is just what you need.

Once the cakes are cool, pop the dark chocolate, milk chocolate and Matchmakers in a large heatproof bowl. The recipe also calls for a ganache filling and topping, which means you’ll have to make a ganache. If you’ve never made a ganache before it can seem a little daunting, but as long as you follow the steps you should have no trouble. 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?

Homemade bakes are usually best on the day they are made, as they don’t contain the complex preservatives and additives that shop-bought cakes have. So if you can, you should try and make your cake on the day you want to serve it. As other companies are bringing out more chocolate orange products it has meant Terry’s have brought out even more in their range to compete. 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. 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. There are a few potential causes for a cake to turn out flat. So I'll go through the usual culprits here, and hopefully, you can spot what might have happened with your cake and watch out for it next time. The full list of suggested equipment can be found on the recipe card below. Where can I buy Matchmakers? Whisk the crème fraîche into the cocoa and water mixture, until combined add to the cake batter alternating with the flour. Add the baking powder and give a good stir. 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.tablespoon of crushed chia seeds or flax seeds mixed with 2 tablespoons of water and left for 10 minutes in the fridge. Place tablespoons of mixture at least 5cm (2 inches) apart on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

If you find that your bakes often burn, it may be that your oven is too hot. Some temperature dials are not an accurate measure of the actual oven temperature so either try setting the oven 10-20C lower next time, or you could use an oven thermometer to get the exact temperature. To make it gluten free, swap the digestives to gluten free biscuits. You will also need to use gluten free chocolate orange. Terry’s is the well known brand and this isn’t gluten free, but there are gluten free alternatives. 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? Heating the ingredients too much may cause the chocolate to split. To avoid this you should stop just before the chocolate is fully melted. As you continue to stir, it will melt fully without that risk of splitting. If you have a hand whisk or stand mixer you can use this to bring the cookie dough together, but it's not essential - a classic bowl and spoon will work just fine.

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These dates are calculated with the storage in mind. So as long as you have stored your egg in the fridge, the Best Before End Date will be accurate. However, if you’ve kept your eggs on the counter your eggs may have gone off before this date. So if you use them, you should use them with caution.