12 cupcakes

You might need to buy:
  • Cupcakes:
  • cinnamon
  • superfine sugar
  • safflower oil
  • mashed banana
  • grated orange zest
  • shredded carrot
  • flaked coconut
  • Frosting:
  • freshly squeezed orange juice
  • orange marmalade
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • Cake:
  • baker's German sweet chocolate
  • boiling water
  • flour
  • vanilla extract
  • buttermilk
  • Filling or Frosting:
  • evaporated milk
  • angel flake coconut
  • chopped pecans
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • medium oranges
  • raisins
  • chopped dates
  • pecan pieces
  • orange juice
  • shortening
  • buttermilk
  • Orange Butter Frosting:
  • sifted powdered sugar
  • light corn syrup
  • lemon juice
  • orange juice
  • grated orange rind
serves 9
You might need to buy:
  • Icing:
  • finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • Cake:
  • buttermilk
  • packed light brown sugar
  • strong coffee
  • powdered sugar

30 cupcakes

You might need to buy:
  • vanilla extract
  • Frosting:
  • grated orange rind
  • -3 tablespoons orange juice
  • orange juice
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • Cake:
  • almond extract
  • sour cream
  • Filling:
  • water
  • almond extract
  • orange juice
  • Glaze:
  • orange juice

20 pieces

You might need to buy:
  • Pastry:
  • finely chopped walnuts
  • finely chopped almonds
  • ground cardamom
  • Syrup:
  • mild honey
  • water
  • cinnamon stick
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • Cake:
  • cake flour
  • Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • vanilla extract
  • sour cream
serves 10
You might need to buy:
  • cake flour
  • buttermilk
  • Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • sweetened flaked coconut

16 brownies

You might need to buy:
  • dark rum
  • Chocolate Rum Glaze:
  • packed light brown sugar
  • salted butter
  • dark rum
  • milk
  • semisweet chocolate chips