Carrot Cake With Orange Blossom Frosting

Add a bit of sunshine to a chilly, wintery week. It’s also deliciously moist with wonderful hints of cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and a dreamy creamy orange blossom frosting — utter heaven.

Recipe, desserts, BakingClodagh McKenna21 July 2025Spring, Mother's Day, ITV TM, Easter, Autumn, Winter, Baking Cake, Summer

Lavender Shortbread

The addition of lavender to the otherwise traditional shortbread is exquisite... The lavender brings a light floral flavour that is welcomed with the buttery shortbread. In my restaurants we serve this as part of an afternoon tea, so you can now create your own afternoon treat at home.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna7 July 2025Summer, Our Little Sustainable Farm, Biscuits

Easy Scones

These scones are so easy to make. Served warm with a smear of butter and some delicious jam and a freshly brewed pot of tea – heaven! They also freeze really well, so double the batch and make ahead.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna23 April 2025Spring, Mother's Day, Easter, Jubilee, Scones

Rhubarb & Pistachio Galette

I love the concept of a galette, its basically a fool-proof way to make a misshapen pie. This recipe is so simple but serves up something that is oozing deliciousness, with the sharpness of the rhubarb.

Recipe, desserts, BakingClodagh McKenna7 April 2025Spring, Easter, ITV TM, Baking Pie

Easy Orange Scones

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna17 March 2025Autumn, Winter, Mother's Day, Scones

Orange & Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate and orange go together like afternoon and coffee. Crunchy and flavourful dipping cookies, the cookie gets a nutty base from the almonds before being dipped in rich dark chocolate, both of which have a citrus kick thanks to the sweet orange juice and zest.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna1 September 2024Autumn, Winter, Baking, Christmas, Biscuits

Coffee Cake With Caramel Icing

Coffee cake with coffee butter icing and salted caramel. light fluffy sponge, lathered in creamy coffee butter icing and drizzles of sweet and salty caramel sauce.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna1 September 2024Jubilee, cake, Autumn, Winter, Baking Cake

Cinnamon Rock Buns

They are crunchy on the outside, crumbly on the inside and peppered with heavenly flavour of cinnamon

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna31 August 2024Autumn, Spring, Mother's Day, ITV TM, Jubilee, Scones

Strawberry and Rosewater Pavlova

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna9 July 2024Dessert, tart, Summer

Summer Berry Crumble Tart

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna25 June 2024Dessert, tart, Summer

Moroccan Orange Cakes

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna4 May 2024cake, Baking Cake

Guinness Cake With Vanilla Frosting

Delicious fudgy cake with a silky chocolate icing. Perfect for sharing with friends and family over the Easter holiday.

Recipe, desserts, BakingClodagh McKenna16 March 2024Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Irish, ITV TM, Baking Cake

Rosemary Clodagh Bread

It’s the bread that’s always on my kitchen table at home — I make it every Saturday morning. It’s similar to the traditional Irish soda bread, but made with yoghurt and rosemary. Thyme makes a lovely substitute, or herbs can be left out altogether.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna15 March 2024Autumn, Spring, Bread, St. Patrick's Day, ITV TM, Irish, Easter

Guinness Brown Bread

I like to serve this as a sharing starter… Guinness treacle brown bread sliced on a wooden board, alongside a platter of the smoked salmon with wedges of lemons and the bowl of aioli.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna12 March 2024Spring, Bread, St. Patrick's Day, Irish, ITV TM

Seeded Cheddar Sunflower Bread

This Seeded Cheddar Bread is filled with shredded cheese and topped with eight different types of seeds. It’s the perfect addition to your summer brunch menu or served as an afternoon indulgence.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna27 February 2024Spring, Bread, St. Patrick's Day

Cheddar Thyme Scones

Indulge in the savory delight of our cheese and thyme scones, where sharp cheddar meets the aromatic essence of fresh thyme. These golden-brown beauties boast a delicate crumb and a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfectly paired with a dollop of butter or enjoyed on their own, they're a delightful treat for any occasion

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna2 February 2024Autumn, Winter, Summer, Scones

Banana Bread

I love a good banana cake, but can’t stand those dull variations with little to no flavour. A good one has to be made with overripe bananas, otherwise that taste gets lost. In fact, this is a fantastic way to use up bananas that have blackened.

Recipe, desserts, BakingClodagh McKenna31 December 2023Spring, Winter, Baking Cake

Fast Flapjacks

Chewy, classic, and packed full of healthy wholegrain oats, flapjacks are a long-standing family favourite. What’s more, these scrumptious snacks are notoriously simple to make and suit every occasion.

Recipe, BakingClodagh McKenna31 December 2023Autumn, Biscuits