Amanda James

Digital and cookery assistant for olivemagazine.com

Recent articles by Amanda James

Crumble Topped Mince Pies Recipe with Whisky

Whisky crumble mince pies

1 h makes 12

Two cake stands on a glass table filled with cakes and sandwiches

Best afternoon teas in London, 2019 guide

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Peanut butter cookies

25 mins makes 12

Best Hand Whisks, Balloon Whisks, Egg Whisks, Hand Mixers and More

13 whisks for every baking need

Skeleton gingerbread men recipe

11 fun cookie cutters for every occasion

Healthy Flapjack Recipe For Fruity Oat Flapjacks

Fruity oaty flapjacks

40 mins cuts into 12 squares

Jamaican ginger and caramel cake

The beginner’s guide to cake decorating like a professional

Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Baking and desserts

Best buttercream recipes

Lemon Meringue Roulade Recipe with Lemon Curd and Blueberries

Baking and desserts

Lemon curd and blueberry roulade

1 h serves 8-10

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Strawberry shortcake

45 mins makes 8

Classic Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Baking and desserts

Classic chocolate cupcakes

45 mins makes 12

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Baking and desserts

Chocolate buttercream frosting

15 mins makes enough to ice 12 cupcakes or fill and ice a 20cm cake

Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Baking and desserts

Cream cheese buttercream frosting

15 mins makes enough to ice 12 cupcakes or fill and ice a 20cm cake

Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Basic buttercream frosting

15 mins makes enough to ice 12 cupcakes or fill and ice a 20cm cake

A white cheesecake topped with red strawberries and whole strawberries on a white plate

Strawberries and cream cheesecake

55 mins Serves 8 – 10