Christmas has not yet really started for me this year, which is odd because it usually starts bang on December the first. At the beginning of the month I managed to get myself to the starting line, I even produced an advent calendar for Dakota, made a batch of mince pies, and then [...]

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This cake needs to be made at least two weeks in advance, and can be made a couple of months before you need it.
Cream

280g Caster Sugar
280 g unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

until fluffy
Beat in

5 large eggs, one by one

Add

finely grated zest of two unwaxed organic oranges
1/2 teaspoon salt

If your [...]

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