Flashback Friday - office bake off!

Now halfway through of the newest series of Great British Bake Off and we've been tuning into every episode, have you?

If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you might be aware that we've had a few of our very own bake-offs at Ellie Ellie HQ. SO we're taking a look back at the best (and yummiest) moments..     

Last Christmas, the team individually baked snowflake cookies, reindeer cupcakes, and even a gingerbread house!

...and here are the winning star bakers with their fantastic creations!

At Easter, we all rolled up our sleeve and got involved once again, competing for the best bake prizes! Featuring chocolate eggs, bunnies, and white chocolate fingers...

                                

Taggie and Lindsay's bakes were crowned best looking and best tasting -  an indulgent layered chocolate cake, and surprise on the side Victoria sponge!

 Which bakes are your favourite?

Our new 'Bakers gonna bake emoji mug' is also a firm favourite for all those star bakers out there!

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National Banana Bread Day!!

Today marks another great day, this time dedicated to a popular fruit. It's National Banana Bread day and a Sunday evening is the perfect time to get some simple ingredients for a great cake that will last you all week for lunches and tea.

It's so easy to make, and uses simple ingredients you may have in your cupboard anyway!

1. Mix together 8 tablespoons of butter and 1 cup of sugar
2. Stir into the mix 2 beaten eggs and 3 mashed bananas
3. Slowly mix in half a teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda
4. Slowly mix in 1 and a quarter cups of all purpose flour
5. Fold in gently a third cup of walnuts for an extra taste
6. Pour in a greased loaf tin
7. Bake at gas mark 4 or 180 degrees C
8. Wait to cool, add dried banana or icing for that finishing touch and serve

Bake it! Rhubarb Custard Tea Cake Recipe

As you can imagine, this was a pretty exciting discovery with the Ellie Ellie girls. We are all avid bakers and are always on the look out for something a bit different; its Lindsay's turn to bake this week and we can barely contain ourselves! Will be eating this by the wedge, with a nice cup of tea on Monday!

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