Recipe Rendezvous

  Caramel is a rich, sweet, and buttery treat that enhances everything from desserts to drinks. Making caramel at home is easier than you think, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a perfectly smooth, golden caramel that you can use for drizzling, dipping, or as a candy base. Ingredients: 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) ½ tsp salt (optional, for salted caramel) Instructions: Step 1: Melt the Sugar In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Stir constantly with a heat-resistant spatula or wooden spoon as the sugar begins to melt. The sugar will clump at first but will eventually turn into a smooth, amber-colored liquid. Step 2: Add the Butter Once the sugar is fully melted, carefully add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring continuously. The mixture will bubble up—keep st...

 A banana cake is a cake that has banana as its main ingredient along with other standard cake ingredients. It can be made in a variety of ways, such as a layer cake, muffins, or cupcakes.So here are the specifics of a lovely cake I made for you. Ingredients 100g softened butter, plus extra for greasing 8 tbsp maple syrup 3 small ripe bananas and 1 very overripe banana 200g dark brown soft sugar 4 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla paste or extract 200g self-raising flour 100g pecan, broken into pieces 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 200g pot full-fat Greek yogurt, plus extra, or vanilla ice cream, to serve For the sauce 100g whole pecan 100g salted butter, diced 100ml double cream 100ml maple syrup Method STEP 1 oven to 160°C/140°F fan/gas 3 heat. A 20 cm square cake pan should be greased and lined with parchment paper. Pour half the syrup over the cake, swirling it to cover the bottom. Three ripe bananas should be peeled, split in half lengthwise, and placed cut-side down i...