Delicious Australia – Ultimate Baking CookBook 2026 – Delicious Australia

90g cornflour, sifted 90g plain flour, sifted 90g self-raising flour, sifted 10 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 65g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 1 tbs vanilla extract, plus 1 tsp extra 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream 200g blackberry jam 3 cups (360g) pure icing sugar, sifted 11/2 cups (150g) dark cocoa powder 5 cups (450g) desiccated coconut Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced.

Grease base and sides of a 30cm x 20cm x 5cm-deep slice pan and line base and sides with baking paper. Line a wire rack with baking paper. Sift flours into a large bowl. In a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk eggs for 5 minutes, or until thick and tripled in volume. Gradually add caster sugar, whisking constantly, for 6-8 minutes, until sugar has dissolved.

Using a metal spoon, fold in flour mixture in two batches, folding all the way to the bottom of the bowl to pick up any pockets of flour, then fold in butter and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn onto prepared wire rack to cool completely. In the clean bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk cream and extra vanilla to stiff peaks. Set aside. Cut sponge into 15 even squares, then cut each square in half.

Spread cut side of one half of each square with an even layer of jam, then top with a thick layer of cream mixture. Top with remaining sponge halves. Place on a tray. Chill for 30 minutes. For the icing, combine icing sugar, cocoa and 1 cup (250ml) boiling water in a large bowl until smooth. Working with one lamington at a time, dip in icing, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in coconut.

Return to tray and chill for 30 minutes to set before serving. NOTE: Lamingtons are best eaten on the day they are made. You’ll need a 30cm x 20cm slice pan.

THERE’S A SPECIAL JOY to be found in a kitchen dusted with flour and filled with the irresistible aroma of something wonderful baking in the oven. This collection of recipes is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the magic of baking at home. From the flaky golden crust of a hearty pie to the decadent glory of a towering chocolate layer cake, every recipe has been chosen to bring something special to the table.

Whether you’re preparing a stand-out Easter centrepiece, a batch of bake-sale favourites or a delectably gooey self-saucing pudding, these recipes are more than just a list of ingredients – they’re soul-warming treats designed to be made with love, creating special memories and making every moment truly delicious. Welcome Follow us: @deliciousAUS 3 4 delicious.com.au 5 Lamb & rosemary pies (p 7) RECIPE NOTE: Make a double batch and freeze unbaked assembled pies, individually wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 1 month.

Bake from frozen, allowing an extra 5-10 minutes baking time. Cheeseburger pies TEST KITCHEN HACK: Don’t waste pastry scraps. Keep them flat and covered in plastic, then cut and paste to make a larger sheet for a quick tarte tatin. LAMB & ROSEMARY PIES MAKES 6 Begin this recipe a day ahead. You’ll need 6 x 10cm x 3cm-deep, 1-cup (250ml) capacity round pie dishes. 2 x 375g frozen all-butter puff pastry sheets (we used Carême), just thawed 1 egg, beaten Mashed potatoes and mushy peas, to serve SOUR CREAM PASTRY 355g strong (baker’s) flour 215g unsalted butter, chopped, slightly softened 90g sour cream FILLING 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 500g diced lamb (we used lamb leg) 3 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tsp ground cumin 3 tsp tomato paste 2 cups (500ml) beef stock 2 tbs rosemary leaves, finely chopped, plus extra sprigs, to serve 1 tbs wholegrain mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 large carrot, cut into 1cm pieces 1 large potato, peeled, cut into 1cm pieces 1 tbs cornflour Grease 6 x 10cm x 3cm-deep, 1-cup (250ml) capacity round pie dishes.

For the pastry, in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, knead flour, butter and 1 tsp fine salt on low speed for 2 minutes, or until a crumble forms (do not overmix, or pastry will be tough). Add sour cream. Knead on low speed for 4 minutes, or until well combined and the dough has no traces of flour.

Roll out between lightly floured sheets of baking paper until 4mm thick, then cut out 6 x 16cm rounds (use an upturned plate), re-rolling offcuts as you go. Line prepared pie dishes with pastry rounds, then cover and chill overnight. For the filling, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Cook onion, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add lamb and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until all meat begins to brown. Stir in garlic and cumin.

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