Mary Berry’s Simplest Recipes: We Tested 16 Dishes – Somerset Live

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Chocolate cake, reports the Express. Mary’s foolproof chocolate cake recipe uses the all-in-one method and is filled with cream and jam. It’s ideal for those craving a light and airy chocolate cake that isn’t overly rich. This cake took just five minutes to prepare and needed 25 minutes in the oven.

Banana bread. Mary suggests drizzling dark chocolate on top of the finished banana loaf in a zig-zag pattern or sprinkling it with nuts for an optional decorative touch. The banana bread emerges from the oven after 30 minutes with a lightly crunchy top and a soft, spongey middle that’s refreshingly light and moist.

Lemon drizzle traybake. Mary’s lemon drizzle traybake recipe calls for just eight ingredients, and is topped off with a signature crunchy topping made from granulated sugar and fresh lemon juice. The cake also includes lemon zest for an extra zing.

Rocky Road. According to Mary’s notes on her rocky road recipe: “A super simple, no-bake fridge cake. Rocky Road is a real crowd pleaser for kids, but also lovely for grown-ups served with a cup of coffee as a relaxed dessert after a meal.” The recipe is straightforward, featuring six ingredients, including a crunchy honeycomb.

Lemon cheesecake. While the cheesecake requires several hours to set, it takes less than 10 minutes to assemble. Mary’s recipe uses ginger biscuits and butter for the base, which Express.co.uk suggests doubling for a thicker foundation.

Pancakes. Mary Berry whips up her pancakes using just three ingredients, making them a quick fix. They’re meant to be super thin, yielding enough batter to make 12. However, Express.co.uk found that doubling the recipe results in pancakes large enough to fill a large frying pan.

15-minute pasta. In sharing her creamy parma ham pasta dish, Mary said: “This is my standby pasta supper as it is so delicious, so quick, and everyone loves it. “Great for everyday or for casual supper parties, too. Its base is a creme fraiche pasta sauce, topped with crispy parma ham, which gives tons of flavour and great texture.”

Fluffy scones Scones are a timeless treat that’s hard to beat, and Mary Berry’s “easy” recipe on BBC Food is a great place to start. It makes 16 small scones that can be cooked in just 10-30 minutes, with prep time clocking in under 30 minutes.

Zesty Lemon Easter Biscuits Mary Berry’s Easter recipe collection is a treasure trove of sweet treats, from simnel cake to chocolate steamed pudding. But for those looking for something a little lighter, her lemon biscuits are a great option. They’re quick, easy, and packed with citrusy flavour.

Chicken Chow Mein Mary Berry’s chicken chow mein recipe, featured in her cookbook Mary’s Foolproof Dinners, is a masterclass in balanced flavours. She describes it as “gently spiced”, and the best part? You can use leftover ingredients to whip up another dish later.

Coffee and Walnut Cake Mary Berry’s baking prowess is legendary, and her coffee and walnut cake is a classic. This moist, fluffy sponge is dotted with chopped walnuts and infused with the richness of coffee.

Hearty Sausage and Potato Hotpot This scrumptious sausage and potato traybake is the ideal no-fuss recipe for those times when you’re craving some hearty home-cooked grub but can’t be bothered with a lot of faff. Mary’s method takes about eight minutes to prep; just peel and chop your veggies, pop everything in a dish, and let the oven do the rest.

Chocolate traybake Mary Berry’s chocolate traybake is a real showstopper, crowned with a milk chocolate ganache and adorned