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2013-05-18 07:32:48 (2 comments, 8 reshares, 49 +1s)

We're believing in Bonnie Tyler as she sings for Great Britain in the +Eurovision Song Contest tonight! If you're also holding out for a hero then turn around and bake these delicious Celebration Cupcakes in support! They're a total eclipse of delicious... #Eurovision

CELEBRATION CUPCAKES

Prep time:  15 -20 minutes
Cook time:  15 minutes
Makes 12

Ingredients:
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
2 medium eggs
100g self raising flour
6 Twirl Bites, chopped
12 cupcake cases

Buttercream:
125g softened unsalted butter
125g icing sugar
50g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted

red , white and blue sprinkles
12 Twirl Bites, halved

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to Gas 5, 190 C and place 12 paper cases into a 12 hole bun tray.
2. In a bowl, beat togetherth... more »

2013-05-18 07:28:50 (62 comments, 78 reshares, 570 +1s)

We're believing in Bonnie Tyler as she sings for Great Britain in the +Eurovision Song Contest tonight! If you're also holding out for a hero then turn around and bake these delicious Celebration Cupcakes in support! They're a total eclipse of delicious... #Eurovision

CELEBRATION CUPCAKES

Prep time:  15 -20 minutes
Cook time:  15 minutes
Makes 12

Ingredients:
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
2 medium eggs
100g self raising flour
6 Twirl Bites, chopped
12 cupcake cases

Buttercream:
125g softened unsalted butter
125g icing sugar
50g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted

red , white and blue sprinkles
12 Twirl Bites, halved

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to Gas 5, 190 C and place 12 paper cases into a 12 hole bun tray.
2. In a bowl, beat togetherth... more »

2013-05-17 18:41:39 (0 comments, 6 reshares, 83 +1s)

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2013-05-16 12:08:59 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 42 +1s)

Our new #CadburyKitchen Recipes website has launched!
With dozens of delicious recipes, and even detailed nutritional information on each one, it's the perfect place to get some inspiration for +World Baking Day on the 19th May.. but which one will you pick to make?

Check it out: http://recipes.cadbury.co.uk/ .

2013-05-16 09:13:31 (28 comments, 74 reshares, 362 +1s)

Our new #CadburyKitchen Recipes website has launched!
With dozens of delicious recipes, and even detailed nutritional information on each one, it's the perfect place to get some inspiration for +World Baking Day on the 19th May.. but which one will you pick to make?

Check it out: http://recipes.cadbury.co.uk/ .

2013-05-14 11:07:41 (2 comments, 14 reshares, 95 +1s)

Great news from Australia, where Dairy Milk is now even more joyful! #Joyville

2013-05-14 07:03:31 (46 comments, 19 reshares, 169 +1s)

What flavours would you drop into your dream #MarvellousCreations ?

2013-05-13 17:26:51 (13 comments, 17 reshares, 164 +1s)

S'mores Dip..
facebook.com/Nobakedesserts

2013-05-13 08:50:44 (22 comments, 13 reshares, 155 +1s)

Candy Shells? Popping Candy? Jelly Bits? All acrobatically mixed into Dairy Milk by our #Joyville workers?

Introducing #MarvellousCreations - enjoy the show: http://bit.ly/MCJoyville .

2013-05-13 07:09:19 (4 comments, 13 reshares, 78 +1s)

Excited about #IO13? We've baked up our own Key Lime Pie so whatever the future of +Android, our stomach's are bound to be happy - anyone for a slice?

CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE
Preparation time:  20 minutes plus chilling time
Cooking time:  20 minutes 
Serves: 12
Special equipment:  20cm loose based tin

Ingredients:
150g digestive biscuits
50g Bournville plain chocolate
75g unsalted butter
3 large egg yolks
1½ tsp finely grated lime zest
150ml lime juice (approx. 4 or 5 limes)
397g can condensed milk
25g Bournville Plain for decoration
12 Cadbury pretzels (25g)
Optional Android toy

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas 4, 180 C.
2. Place the biscuits into a plastic bag and crush finely with a rolling pin.  Melt the chocolate andbutte... more »

2013-05-13 07:08:36 (62 comments, 141 reshares, 598 +1s)

Excited about #IO13? We've baked up our own Key Lime Pie so whatever the future of +Android, our stomach's are bound to be happy - anyone for a slice?

CHOCOLATE KEY LIME PIE
Preparation time:  20 minutes plus chilling time
Cooking time:  20 minutes 
Serves: 12
Special equipment:  20cm loose based tin

Ingredients:
150g digestive biscuits
50g Bournville plain chocolate
75g unsalted butter
3 large egg yolks
1½ tsp finely grated lime zest
150ml lime juice (approx. 4 or 5 limes)
397g can condensed milk
25g Bournville Plain for decoration
12 Cadbury pretzels (25g)
Optional Android toy

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas 4, 180 C.
2. Place the biscuits into a plastic bag and crush finely with a rolling pin.  Melt the chocolate andbutte... more »

2013-05-12 18:15:59 (11 comments, 13 reshares, 145 +1s)

Chocolate marble banana bread -  Rich semi-sweet chocolate swirled into a moist and delicious banana bread with a touch of cinnamon to bring out all the wonderful flavors.

Get the RECIPE -> http://www.roxanashomebaking.com/chocolate-marble-banana-bread-recipe/
PIN it and save for later -> http://pinterest.com/pin/215680269627347042/

#bakedwithlove   #bananabread   #recipe   #homebaked   #bakedfromscratch   #chocolatedesserts  

2013-05-12 09:30:27 (11 comments, 13 reshares, 107 +1s)

The Glass & A Half of Milk in Cadbury DairyMilk chocolate ensures our #MarvellousCreations are as creamy and Absoverylicious as possible!

See for yourself: Http://bit.ly/MCJoyville

2013-05-12 08:47:00 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 65 +1s)

Purple windows into Joyville's #MarvellousCreations workshop can pop up anywhere! What do you think you'd see inside? http://bit.ly/MCJoyville

2013-05-11 09:01:47 (32 comments, 42 reshares, 313 +1s)

The secret's out, here's how we make our #MarvellousCreations: http://bit.ly/MCJoyville

#ShareTheJoy

2013-05-11 08:15:37 (11 comments, 19 reshares, 203 +1s)

Planning some weekend baking? Spare a thought for the three #MarvellousCreations  we've shared from the #CadburyKitchen this week... the only tough decision is which to bake first!?

1. Nuts About Crunchie Cookie (http://bit.ly/MCCookie)
2. Chewy, Fruity, Flapjack Lollies (http://bit.ly/MCFlapjacks)
3. Jelly Popping Candy Volcano (http://bit.ly/MCVolcano)

2013-05-10 14:49:52 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 28 +1s)

Roll up, roll up! We've got a marvellous first look just for fans! Go behind the scenes of #Joyville where our #MarvellousCreations are made... 

2013-05-10 15:01:56 (37 comments, 47 reshares, 208 +1s)

Roll up, roll up! We've got a marvellous first look just for fans! Go behind the scenes of #Joyville where our #MarvellousCreations are made... 

2013-05-10 07:35:27 (4 comments, 3 reshares, 35 +1s)

For our 3rd #MarvellousCreations  recipe we've turned Jelly Popping Candy Chocolate into CHEWY, FRUITY, FLAPJACK LOLLIES! They look delicious but there's plenty to go round, so don't be afraid to #ShareTheJoy ;)

If you scroll down you'll even find their nutritional info!

Makes 25
Preparation time:  10 minutes
Cooking time:  15-20 minutes

Ingredients:
175g unsalted butter
75g light brown sugar
5 Tbsp golden syrup
275g rolled oats
75g Jelly, popping candy shell Dairy Milk, chopped

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas 4, 180 C.  Grease and base line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment.
2. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a heavy based saucepan over a gentle heat.  Add the oats and mix well.  Place the mixture into the tin, pressing down well.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutesuntil ... more »

2013-05-10 07:34:47 (13 comments, 31 reshares, 221 +1s)

For our 3rd #MarvellousCreations  recipe we've turned Jelly Popping Candy Chocolate into CHEWY, FRUITY, FLAPJACK LOLLIES! They look delicious but there's plenty to go round, so don't be afraid to #ShareTheJoy ;)

If you scroll down you'll even find their nutritional info!

Makes 25
Preparation time:  10 minutes
Cooking time:  15-20 minutes

Ingredients:
175g unsalted butter
75g light brown sugar
5 Tbsp golden syrup
275g rolled oats
75g Jelly, popping candy shell Dairy Milk, chopped

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to Gas 4, 180 C.  Grease and base line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment.
2. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a heavy based saucepan over a gentle heat.  Add the oats and mix well.  Place the mixture into the tin, pressing down well.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutesuntil ... more »

2013-05-09 20:46:51 (11 comments, 19 reshares, 234 +1s)

My inspiration for these cookies came from the famous Cadbury's Fruit & Nut Bar. The cookies have an intense, chewy, chocolate flavour and are packed full of juice rasins and whole almonds. The recipe will me included in my next recipe book - Britton Bakes for Christmas; due out in September 2013.
www.karenjbritton.wix.com/brittonbakes
If you wish, you can also visit my Facebook Page, or follow me on Twitter.
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2013-05-09 07:58:17 (3 comments, 9 reshares, 73 +1s)

Our NUTS ABOUT CRUNCHY COOKIE CAKE is one of the ways we're celebrating the launch of our new Dairy Milk #MarvellousCreations  - this time using the Cookie Nut Crunch flavour. Who wants a slice?

Serves 12
Preparation time:  10 minutes
Cooking time:  15 minutes

Ingredients:
50g unsalted butter, softened
100g light muscovado sugar
1 medium egg
150g self raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
100g Cookie nut crunch Dairy Milk, chopped
Icing:
50g Icing sugar
10g Bournville Cocoa powder
Cold water

Method:
1. Preheat oven to Gas 4, 180C and grease a baking sheet.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy then beat in the egg.  Add the flour and baking powder and 2/3 of the chopped chocolate and mix well to combine.
3. Pile onto the baking sheet and spread out to a circle20cm... more »

2013-05-09 07:57:29 (68 comments, 128 reshares, 505 +1s)

Our NUTS ABOUT CRUNCHY COOKIE CAKE is one of the ways we're celebrating the launch of our new Dairy Milk #MarvellousCreations  - this time using the Cookie Nut Crunch flavour. Who wants a slice?

Serves 12
Preparation time:  10 minutes
Cooking time:  15 minutes

Ingredients:
50g unsalted butter, softened
100g light muscovado sugar
1 medium egg
150g self raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
100g Cookie nut crunch Dairy Milk, chopped
Icing:
50g Icing sugar
10g Bournville Cocoa powder
Cold water

Method:
1. Preheat oven to Gas 4, 180C and grease a baking sheet.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until creamy then beat in the egg.  Add the flour and baking powder and 2/3 of the chopped chocolate and mix well to combine.
3. Pile onto the baking sheet and spread out to a circle20cm... more »

2013-05-08 15:04:12 (32 comments, 56 reshares, 357 +1s)

How do you make #MarvellousCreations even more wonderful? Bake them into a Jelly Popping Candy Volcano Cake of course! How could you NOT +1 this molten lava...?

Check out the recipe in the #CadburyKitchen G+ Community: http://bit.ly/MCVolcano .

2013-05-08 11:50:32 (3 comments, 4 reshares, 58 +1s)

Introducing our JELLY POPPING CANDY VOLCANO CAKE!

Our new Dairy Milk bars are #MarvellousCreations in their own right, but that hasn't stopped us heading into the
#CadburyKitchen  to bake up some crazy creations with them :)

Serves: 12
Specialist equipment:  1.2litre (2 pint) ovenproof glass bowl
Preparation time:  25 minutes
Cooking time:  50 minutes

Ingredients:
175g caster sugar
175g lower fat spread
3 medium eggs
175g self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 Tbsp Strawberry or raspberry jam
To decorate:
75g unsalted butter, softened
150g Icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 tsp milk
few drops yellow and orange food colouring
25g dessicated coconut
few drops red food colouring
200g bar Jelly popping candy shell Dairy Milk

Method:1... more »

2013-05-08 10:31:24 (16 comments, 26 reshares, 298 +1s)

We've added new Dairy Milk #MarvellousCreations to our taste buds' Circles, have you? ;)

2013-05-08 09:34:09 (10 comments, 13 reshares, 176 +1s)

Giant #MarvellousCreations are 'popping' up around the country... What would you do with a bar that big!?

2013-05-07 09:59:16 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 107 +1s)

The #MarvellousCreations Travelling Funfair landed at +Blenheim Palace for a weekend of chocolate, games and... medieval jousting!? We're celebrating the launch of our new Cookie Nut Crunch and Jelly popping Candy Shells bars all month so... enjoy the show!

2013-05-07 06:34:35 (35 comments, 60 reshares, 317 +1s)

Chocolate gooey goodness! Wow, these look amazing. I have a soft spot for brownies, but now I think I’m in love. It’s all of my favorites mixed into a big pile of heaven.  We strongly suggest throwing in some +Cadbury UK chocolate in this one :).

#recipesharingcommunity  

http://recipesharingcommunity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/oreo-fudge-brownies-recipe-sharing.html

2013-05-06 16:50:24 (18 comments, 14 reshares, 188 +1s)

Enjoy the show...! #MarvellousCreations

2013-05-06 09:52:24 (16 comments, 55 reshares, 262 +1s)

It's a Bank Holiday in the UK which means... more time for baking! We're still amazed by these Brooksters, 1/2 Brownie, 1/2 Cookie creations...

Follow your favourite recipes for the two mixes, allow to cool in the fridge for an hour, then fill a suitable muffin tray with a scoop of the brownie and a flattened out cookie. Cook for about 18-20 minutes at 165*c for the perfect results! #CadburyKitchen http://vine.co/v/bQPPxZKQD0t

2013-05-06 08:01:35 (14 comments, 21 reshares, 164 +1s)

Who'd like to join us? http://goo.gl/NlG2M #Joyville

2013-05-05 19:16:23 (38 comments, 28 reshares, 298 +1s)

We've given 1/2 cookie, 1/2 brownie #Brooksters a try - Make up a brownie and cookie mix, then combine in a muffin tin & bake for 18/20 minutes at 160*c

Check out our #CadburyKitchen Vine: https://vine.co/v/bQPPxZKQD0t

2013-05-05 14:10:55 (5 comments, 12 reshares, 136 +1s)

Watch the #Joyville Tree on YouTube: Http://goo.gl/NlG2M

2013-05-05 11:57:57 (6 comments, 24 reshares, 182 +1s)

Have you seen the #Joyville tree!? http://goo.gl/NlG2M

2013-05-05 08:14:05 (17 comments, 25 reshares, 264 +1s)

Amazing #CadburyKitchen creation of the week... Introducing Brooksters!!

1/2 brownie & 1/2 chocolate chip cookie... Totally awesome! I found a brownie recipe on www.cadbury.co.uk but you can use your own favourite recipes for each... Then bake at 165•C for 18-20 minutes, turning round halfway. I found a special tray for them in the US but you can use a muffin pan or whatever you have to hand!

2013-05-04 17:52:36 (8 comments, 10 reshares, 135 +1s)

The boys from Blue stopped by for the first day of our travelling #MarvellousCreations Funfair today! We're at Blenheim Palace through until Monday :)

2013-05-04 11:22:45 (31 comments, 53 reshares, 440 +1s)

Quite possibly the simplest Caramel Vanilla Ice Cream recipe of all time...? #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
500ml tub fresh vanilla custard
300ml double cream
75g Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel, chopped into chunks

Extra equipment you will need:
Ice cream maker would be useful but not essential

Method:
1. Mix the custard and cream together and place into a plastic container suitable for the freezer and freeze for 1 hour, remove and whisk to remove any ice crystals then re-freeze for an hour.  Whisk again, add the caramel pieces and freeze until solid.

2.  Remove from the freezer half an hour before required to allow to soften a little before scooping.

Alternatively: Mix the custard and cream together and place into an ice cream maker.  Churn until beginning to set and then add the caramel chocolate. Co... more »

2013-05-04 08:59:16 (7 comments, 77 reshares, 147 +1s)

Quite possibly the simplest Caramel Vanilla Ice Cream recipe of all time...? #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
500ml tub fresh vanilla custard
300ml double cream
75g Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel, chopped into chunks

Extra equipment you will need:
Ice cream maker would be useful but not essential

Method:
1. Mix the custard and cream together and place into a plastic container suitable for the freezer and freeze for 1 hour, remove and whisk to remove any ice crystals then re-freeze for an hour.  Whisk again, add the caramel pieces and freeze until solid.

2.  Remove from the freezer half an hour before required to allow to soften a little before scooping.

Alternatively: Mix the custard and cream together and place into an ice cream maker.  Churn until beginning to set and then add the caramel chocolate. Co... more »

2013-05-04 09:02:56 (10 comments, 4 reshares, 115 +1s)

Lightsabers? The knights of +Blenheim Palace are going at it old school with horses & lances! May the 4th be with them at the #MarvellousCreations Travelling Funfair this weekend :)

# Awkward #StarWars  Puns

2013-05-04 07:46:55 (16 comments, 30 reshares, 245 +1s)

My Chocolate Computers, made using both white and dark chocolate.  Technology has never tasted so sweet!

More: http://maggielouisebakes.com/candy/geek-sweets-my-chocolate-computers/

2013-05-03 15:38:35 (26 comments, 38 reshares, 311 +1s)

Go on, just one cheeky bite and then you'll get back to work. Promise! #Crispello  

2013-05-03 14:27:27 (12 comments, 24 reshares, 207 +1s)

Does baking fruit into a tart count as one of your 5 a day? Either way this Cadbury Chocolate & Pear Tart looks delicious... #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
375g pack ready-made shortcrust pastry
2 medium eggs
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
100g ground almonds
1 tbsp Bournville Cocoa Powder
50g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted
400g can pear halves, drained of juice

Extra equipment you will need:
20 cm deep sided fluted flan tin

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180⁰C, gas mark 4 and grease a 20cm deep fluted flan tin.

2. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line the tin. Place onto a baking sheet.

3. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, sugar, almonds and cocoa until fluffy, add the melted chocolate and mix well. Spoon the mixture into the pastry case, levelth... more »

2013-05-03 10:16:09 (2 comments, 38 reshares, 71 +1s)

Does baking fruit into a tart count as one of your 5 a day? Either way this Cadbury Chocolate & Pear Tart looks delicious... #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
375g pack ready-made shortcrust pastry
2 medium eggs
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
100g ground almonds
1 tbsp Bournville Cocoa Powder
50g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted
400g can pear halves, drained of juice

Extra equipment you will need:
20 cm deep sided fluted flan tin

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180⁰C, gas mark 4 and grease a 20cm deep fluted flan tin.

2. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and line the tin. Place onto a baking sheet.

3. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, butter, sugar, almonds and cocoa until fluffy, add the melted chocolate and mix well. Spoon the mixture into the pastry case, levelth... more »

2013-05-03 09:55:22 (45 comments, 19 reshares, 253 +1s)

They're both Marvellous but which of these Creations looks most delicious to you? +1 your favourite image to vote for either 1. Cookie Nut Crunch or 2. Jelly Popping Candy Shells! #MarvellousCreations  

2013-05-02 17:53:43 (27 comments, 23 reshares, 219 +1s)

Excited by the #StarTrekWorldPremiere? Win Star Trek Into Darkness prizes in Cadbury Crunchie Blast Ice Creams!

2013-05-02 12:51:15 (37 comments, 60 reshares, 321 +1s)

There's a hint of Summer in the air here in the UK... a slice of Cadbury Chocolate Swiss Roll at a picnic would complete the picture ;) #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
3 medium eggs
75g caster sugar
75g plain flour
25g Bournville Cocoa Powder
Caster sugar, for dusting

Butter Icing:
100g butter, softened
100g icing sugar
75g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted

Extra equipment you will need:
33 x 23 cm Swiss roll tin
Electric hand mixer

Method:

1.  Preheat the oven to 200⁰C, gas mark 6.  Grease and line the Swiss roll tin with baking parchment.

2.  Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until thick and creamy and leaves a trail.  Sieve the flour and cocoa together and fold into the mixture carefully with 1 tbsp hot water, trying notto kno... more »

2013-05-02 11:00:08 (8 comments, 103 reshares, 171 +1s)

There's a hint of Summer in the air here in the UK... a slice of Cadbury Chocolate Swiss Roll at a picnic would complete the picture ;) #CadburyKitchen  

Ingredients:
3 medium eggs
75g caster sugar
75g plain flour
25g Bournville Cocoa Powder
Caster sugar, for dusting

Butter Icing:
100g butter, softened
100g icing sugar
75g Cadbury Dairy Milk, melted

Extra equipment you will need:
33 x 23 cm Swiss roll tin
Electric hand mixer

Method:

1.  Preheat the oven to 200⁰C, gas mark 6.  Grease and line the Swiss roll tin with baking parchment.

2.  Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until thick and creamy and leaves a trail.  Sieve the flour and cocoa together and fold into the mixture carefully with 1 tbsp hot water, trying notto kno... more »

2013-05-02 10:53:16 (10 comments, 14 reshares, 154 +1s)

You wont be surprised to discover Dairy Milk's at the heart of our #Joyville Tree. Who said chocolate doesn't grow on trees eh... but we can't guarantee one'll grow if you plant your bar! #ShareTheJoy (See it all: http://goo.gl/NlG2M)

2013-05-02 09:31:39 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 30 +1s)

Open Me... What's hidden inside the #Joyville  tree? (Discover it at: http://goo.gl/NlG2M)