There's something quite nice about making cake at midnight.

Lemon victoria sponge with lemon curd and lemon cream filling - LEMONS!

So, this was my sister's (23rd!) birthday cake. I was in a bit of rush to get her something this year - so I decided to make her a cake (but a bit late in the day!). Never have I spread lemon curd on a cake at midnight before! It was meant to be a lemon victoria sponge with limoncello cream filling, but after an unsuccessful lunch hour in search of the stuff, I went for some good quality lemon extract instead.

Happy Birthday!

This is a Lorraine Pascale recipe. I wasn't really convinced by her show 'Baking Made Easy' at first.  I just thought BBC had got another pretty face in just to do a bit of baking.  She doesn't just bake though..oh no! She's an ex-model, a qualified hypnotherapist and a car mechanic. She even has her own business in Covent Garden - Ella's Bakehouse. http://www.ellasbakehouse.co.uk/


So she's quite a girl! Sorry I doubted you Lorraine - this recipe is definitely one for my recipe file! http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/apr/17/lorraine-pascale-easter-cake-recipes

 

She also makes good soda bread - check it out! http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/soda_bread_41394