The experts at Dr. Oetker think that no Summer Holiday would be complete without a boozy bake or two for the grown-ups to enjoy!
Pimms Cake
Why just enjoy Pimms during Wimbledon? Enjoy this iconic British drink early in June in the form of a delicious cake. This recipe is a showstopper that is sure to impress your guests. You can even prepare it ahead of time as it will keep for 3 days in the fridge! Be sure to soak your fruits to decorate the cake with in Pimms for extra flavour.
Gin & Tonic Cake
Over a quarter of the population purchase Gin each year, making it the nation’s favourite spirit. But did you know it makes the perfect ingredient for a light and refreshing cake? Just use your favourite gin and tonic in the cake batter before baking and then a splash in the icing, it’s simple yet tasty.
Rum Cake
Rum is often the base of many fruity cocktails, but how about using it as an ingredient in a cake for a tropical treat? This fruity recipe is perfect on a warm day and is sure to make your guests want another slice.
Mojito Cake
Who said Mojitos can only come in a cocktail glass? Another rum-based recipe, this Mojito cake is definitely a crowd pleaser. To give the cake its mojito flavour, the sponge is soaked in a rum drizzle as well as being used in the buttercream.
Prosecco Cake
It’s not a party without a glass of prosecco, but how about a slice of prosecco cake as well? This fruity bake uses prosecco in the strawberry filling and the buttercream, as well as a drizzle to soak the sponge cake. Prosecco and cake, what more could you want!
Negroni Cupcakes
The taste of Italy in cocktail form, negroni also makes for a delicious citrus infused cake. The three main spirits, Campari, Vermouth and Gin are used throughout the recipe to give the cake its negroni flavour, along with some fresh orange juice, zest and extract for an added fruity punch.
