As the weekend approaches, many people look forward to spending quality time with loved ones and enjoying delicious treats. For those looking for an easy weekend bake, three simple homemade treats can be made: red velvet cake, lemon yoghurt cake, and a three-ingredient microwave cheesecake. These treats are perfect for a relaxing weekend afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee.

The first treat is a classic red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. The ingredients for the cake include all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, caster sugar, egg, neutral oil, buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and red food colouring. To make the cake, preheat the oven to 170°C, grease and line a 15cm round cake tin, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes.

For those who prefer a zesty dessert, a lemon yoghurt cake is a great option. The ingredients for the cake include white sugar, eggs, lemon zest, neutral oil, plain yoghurt, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. To make the cake, preheat the oven to 160°C, grease and line a 15cm cake tin, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. A lemon drizzle made with lemon juice and icing sugar can be added on top of the cake.

Another easy treat to make is a three-ingredient microwave cheesecake. The ingredients include Lemon Creams, plain double cream yoghurt, and condensed milk. To make the cheesecake, crush the Lemon Creams and microwave for 30-45 seconds to form a crust. Mix the yoghurt and condensed milk and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the warm filling over the biscuit base and refrigerate for at least four hours.

These treats are perfect for a weekend afternoon with loved ones. They are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. The red velvet cake and lemon yoghurt cake can be made in under an hour, while the three-ingredient microwave cheesecake requires some time to set in the refrigerator.

Gerry Cupido, a food expert, has provided these simple recipes for those looking to try something new this weekend. The recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients. With these treats, anyone can create a delicious and memorable weekend experience with loved ones.

In addition to these recipes, other food options can be explored, such as whipped feta dip with spicy honey and creamy peri-peri chicken livers. These recipes are also easy to make and require minimal ingredients. They are perfect for those looking to try something new and delicious this weekend.

Key points

  • Three easy homemade treats can be made this weekend: red velvet cake, lemon yoghurt cake, and a three-ingredient microwave cheesecake.
  • These treats are perfect for a relaxing weekend afternoon with a cup of tea or coffee.
  • The recipes are easy to follow and require minimal ingredients.

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