Life at Dunowen, Recipes and Offers

A journal about life at Dunowen House, West Cork. Cooking, gardening, exploring and welcoming you to our corner of West Cork

Food & Recipes

Orange and marigold cake slice on a sideplate.
Orange & Marigold Flourless Cake + Savoury Tarts

Today’s Cake Monday shows how you can use edible flowers from the garden to bake delicious sweet and savoury treats

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Salted caramel brownies in a cake pan on a wooden table.
Salted Caramel Brownies

These decadent brownies are always on the menu here for guests and my most often asked for recipe!

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Seven decorated "99" cupcakes on a plate on a kitchen countertop.
“99” Cupcakes

Nothing says Summer Holidays quite like a “99” Ice Cream Cone with a Flake & some sprinkles or syrup!

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Gooseberry and elderflower chantilly cream sponge cake on a plate on a kitchen countertop.
Gooseberry & Elderflower Chantilly Cream Sponge Cake

Gooseberries and Elderflower…the perfect early Summer combination that turns this Victoria Sponge into the ultimate afternoon tea treat!

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Raspberry frangipane tart with sugar on top on a kitchen countertop.
Raspberry Frangipane Tart

Summer fruit tarts with fresh cream are so delicious – this Frangipane Tart can be adapted using berries, plums, apricots…whatever is in season.

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Summer mojito cake on a sideplate with a cup of tea.
Summer Mojito Cake

It’s June 1st and the weather is stunning in West Cork! Time for something light and zesty that reminds you of Summer holidays…Mojito!!

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Limoncello Ricotta Cake with strawberries on a sideplate.
Limoncello Ricotta Cake

Warmer weather & the best of local strawberries, calls for something light, summery and delicious. Served with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and a dusting of icing sugar, this cake is perfect for sunny afternoon teas.

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Cinnamon Rolls on a rack.
Cinnamon Rolls & Cream Cheese Frosting

Is there anyone out there that can resist warm Cinnamon Rolls…if there is, I haven’t met them yet!

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