Recipes & Tips — baking tips

Ahhh, how we adore long languid summer days and that bit between Christmas and the end of the holidays, where no one knows what day it is, what time it is...and no one really cares! Most people are enjoying their holidays, this gorgeous weather...and eating. But we want it to be easy right? And we still want it to taste amazing. Here at Secret Kiwi Kitchen we were wondering how we could help you enjoy your baking fix, even if you didn’t have an oven. Maybe you’re camping, maybe you’re on a boat. Could be you only have a campfire, a gas ring...or...

Christmas just got EASY. Secret Kiwi Kitchen's dark chocolate cake mix makes the most amazing trifle in super fast time. Simply make the cake as directed in 2, 8 " cake tins. And let them cool completely.  While they're cooling, whip your cream! We like to add some icing sugar and a splash of vanilla to ours.  When the cake is cool, turn out and cut into squares, maybe 10cm. Arrange on the bottom of your trifle dish. Now let your imagination run wild. All you need to do is layer whatever you want to be in your trifle up with...

This soft, fluffy delicious pie will be your new favourite - trust us! H​omemade lemon filling, buttery crust, dreamy marshmallow fluff topping– this is the lemon pie of your dreams! Everything you’ve ever wanted in a sweet, creamy, summertime pie. It tastes like sunshine and marshmallow clouds. Best of all it’s quick and super easy to make. Serves 6-8, 10 minute prep time. Ingredients: ●  5 egg yolks, beaten ●  1 (395 gram) can sweetened condensed milk ●  1⁄2 cup lemon juice approx. 6 lemons ●  1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust. We use sweet short pastry sheets pressed into either...

This time of year we love a dessert which is all about summer vibes. That means super easy, fresh tasting and filled with summer fruit. Our go to dessert at the moment is strawberry Marsmallow Fluff Mousse. It's 3 ingredients and takes only a few minutes to prep. This beautiful summery mousse has lovely flavours of both strawberry and subtle marshmallow. With a lovely smooth texture, it’s a perfect balance between light and airy and creamy. The Marshmallow Fluff acts as a stabiliser for the whipped cream whilst adding wonderful depth. A delicious summery gluten-free dessert, this mousse can be...