Office cakes!

[whiskeysheri]

Does anyone have any recipes that they can personally recommend for cakes I could bring in for my workmates, please? I'm open to all suggestions, but I'm really after something quick and cheap to make as well as being impressive. Thank you! :)

[craft1948]

No probs I'm not even going to the funeral. The old lady next door died last September, and now her husband has died.......it's my contribution (after some nagging) to his 'do'.

[vodkancoke]

Lemon Drizzle cake squares are pretty delish too:

225g unsalted butter , softened
225g caster sugar
4 eggs
finely grated zest 1 lemon
225g self-raising flour

Topping:
juice 2 lemons
85g caster sugar


1.Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Beat together 225g softened unsalted butter and 225g caster sugar until pale and creamy, then add 4 eggs, one at a time, slowly mixing through. Sift in 225g flour, then add the finely grated zest of 1 lemon and mix until well combined. Line a loaf tin (8 x 21cm) with greaseproof paper, then spoon in the mixture and level the top with a spoon.
2. Bake for 45-50 mins until a thin skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling in its tin, mix together the juice of 2 lemons and 85g caster sugar to make the drizzle. Prick the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork, then pour over the drizzle - the juice will sink in and the sugar will form a lovely, crisp topping. Leave in the tin until completely cool, then remove and cut into squares and serve. Will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

[China Doll]

I remember you saying about the next door neighbour dying... well hope it goes as well as these things can :c)

[whiskeysheri]

Thank you all, my lovelies! I went with Vodka's (thanks, hun!) suggestion with a few marshmallows, fudge bits and choc chips thrown in there. I'll be back to try out the others though. :)