2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl, and set aside. Using a mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

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Cut orange in half and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice into a medium saucepan. Add 8 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped , and 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces .

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Ingredients. 200g castor sugar. 4 eggs. 200g olive oil. 3 ripe bananas. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1 tbsp baharat spice. 250g plain flour. 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda ...

mix dates & bi carb soda: pour boiling water over and leave to stand for 20 mins. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in flour gently, add ...

Remove the cake from the oven and pierce all over with a wooden skewer. Meanwhile, for the spiced syrup, place the juices, sugar and spices in a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons water and bring to the ...

Make the cake: In a small bowl, finely grate the zest of the oranges until you have 2 teaspoons zest. Squeeze 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of juice from the oranges, and save whatever is left of the ...