Makes enough for 12 cupcakes, or filling or decoration for a 20cm cake Put the butter, sugar and vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the beater. Beat on slow for 30 seconds, until combined, then ...

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Step 1: Open a disposable piping bag fitted with a nozzle (from kitchen and cake decorating shops), and fold the top of it down to cover your hand. Step 2: Use a spatula to half fill the bag with your ...

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Raymond Blanc's recipe for chocolate éclairs is full of tips and advice, including how to freeze. Equipment and preparation: You will need a large piping bag fitted with a 1.5cm/½in fluted nozzle and ...

Mary Berry's profiteroles are filled with red crème pâtissière and topped with chocolate icing, perfect for impressing at a Red Nose Day bake sale. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will ...