Isabella: The cupcakes are my winning ‘Mystery Box’ dessert from Junior MasterChef. They do look impressive! And the lemon curd perfectly balances the sweet meringue on the top. Cupcakes were one of the first sweets Isabella and I baked. The use of cream rather than butter makes them extremely quick and easy, leaving you time to enjoy decorating them!
COOK’S TIPS • Any seasonal fruit can be used. • Almond meal is available from Thrupps and baking shops.
Here’s the low-down on these low-GI, delicious moist carrot cakes: • Low-GI food provides a constant supply of energy; high-GI food causes a sudden surge in energy followed…
TO DRINK: A citrusy Sauterne (French sweet wine) goes exceptionally well with fruit-flavoured desserts
TO DRINK: A light tawny port works well with both chocolate and plums, and isn’t too heavy with dessert.
TO DRINK: Post House Merlot, with dense fruit and hints of wood spice, is an ideal choice for this dish.