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Vanilla Cake Mix Archives

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Small batch malva pudding

A much loved South Africa classic made easy with our MiniMakes Spiced Cake Batter Mix!

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Marbled chocolate banana loaf

A delicious contrast of sweet banana and rich dark chocolate cake.

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Glazed lemon & raspberry yoghurt cake

A stunning treat for tea combining the bright, tart flavours of fresh raspberries and fragrant lemon zest. Using yoghurt in the batter makes the crumb extra tender.

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Speckled Easter Egg Cupcakes

The cutest little treat to add to your Easter table!

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Fig & almond cake

Dotted with thick slices of juicy black figs, this moist almond cake is delicious served with clotted cream or ice cream.

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Strawberry coconut snack cake

A quick and hassle-free snacking cake ideal for a simple tea party! Serve with a dollop of yoghurt or whipped cream rippled with strawberry jam.

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Snowy coconut white chocolate cupcakes

Inspired by a snowy European Christmas, these stunning cupcakes will be sure to impress all your friends and family this festive season!

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Toasted marshmallow red velvet cupcakes

Topped with a light marshmallow frosting, these cupcakes make an elegant treat for birthday celebrations and soirees!

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Passionfruit & coconut cake

Topped with a pillowy whipped passionfruit & cream cheese frosting, this buttery coconut cake is a delicious celebration of the beginnings of Summer. Although fresh passionfruit is first prize for this recipe, the tinned kind will also work if you’re in a pinch.

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Red velvet ghost cupcakes

These super cute ghost cupcakes are a fun baking project for Halloween. Skip the black sprinkle eyes and torch the meringue to enjoy this recipe anytime in the year.

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Peppermint Crisp Lamingtons

Local with a twist, these nostalgic treats bring together the best of South African ystervarkies and classic Peppermint Crisp Tart.

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Zesty lemon cupcakes

Remiscent of nostalgic Lemon Cream biscuits by Bakers!

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Blood orange upside down cake

This striking cake celebrates winter blood oranges in all their glory! We arranged the orange slices into a checkerboard pattern instead of cutting conventional rounds, although you can pick whichever way you prefer. This cake can easily be made vegan – simply follow the method using our vegan vanilla cake recipe.

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Steamed ginger & orange cake

You can still have cake when loadshedding hits! This steamed pudding is baked on the stovetop, giving it a deliciously denser crumb. Take note that, since steam is far gentler than the heat of the oven, this pudding takes a fair while longer to bake.

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Mini red velvet layer cake

A classic crowd-pleaser! We’ve stacked our little red velvet delight with cream cheese icing, although vanilla buttercream would also be delicious if you prefer. This cake is perfect for fancy occasions and celebrations when ornately decorated with fresh berries and white chocolate curls.

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Vegan apple crumble cake

With layers of spongy vanilla cake, cinnamon-stewed apples and a crunchy crumble topping, this humble cake makes a delicious teatime treat or dessert – you wouldn’t even guess that it’s vegan! Enjoy with a simple dusting of icing sugar, or serve warm slices with scoops of vegan vanilla ice cream.

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Classic jam lamingtons

Lamingtons can be a bit of a messy job, but the results are so worth it! Our lamingtons are made from a 20cm square vanilla cake that we cut up into cubes once cooled. Each cube is then dipped in a runny cocoa glaze and coated in desiccated coconut. Also known as hertzoggies in South...

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Tiramisu layer cake

Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, this Tiramisu cake makes a showstopping dessert that tastes just as good as it looks! By baking the base MiniMakes Vanilla Cake in a smaller 16cm tin, it can be sliced into two layers to create an extra glamorous treat.

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Raspberry cupcakes

Pretty-in-pink cupcakes celebrating zingy raspberries!

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Raspberry & orange muffins

These beautiful muffins are soft and fluffy and packed full of bright fruity flavour!

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Vanilla-chocolate marble loaf

Although this cake takes a little more effort than others, the results are so worth it…plus you’ll get two cakes out of one recipe! Enjoy as is for a simple tea, or top with one of our delicious buttercreams.

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Blueberry & lemon zest muffins

These muffins are light, fluffy and dotted with bursts of fresh blueberries – a sweet cafe-style treat for those lazy Sunday afternoons!

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Lemon poppy seed loaf

Topped with a glossy lemon glaze, this lemon poppy loaf cake is a stunning centerpiece for afternoon picnics and tea parties under the trees.

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Orange syrup cake

Not a fan of icing? This orange syrup cake is doesn’t need it! Pouring a warm syrup over the freshly baked cake adds an extra dimension of citrusy fragrance while also making the cake super moist (but by no means soggy).