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Nadiya Hussain’s best budget cakes and bakes

by Malou Herkes

published on 3 September 2020

With the release of Nadiya's latest cookbook, Nadiya Bakes, we've been rummaging through our back catalogue of her best baking recipes. From simple brownies to epic traybake pancakes, reimagined tarts to onion pretzels, Nadiya really knows how to make the most of a bare baking cupboard with her clever flavour pairings and shortcuts. Whether you're packing school lunches, you're stuck at home with a sweet craving or you're after a quick and easy teatime treat, there's something here for you that won't break the bank.

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes potato rosti quiche

Potato Rösti Quiche from Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

This clever bake is a mish-mash of a potato rösti and a quiche – here Nadiya uses a mixture of sweet and regular potatoes, paprika, onion and garlic to make a light, crisp base, and packs it with a creamy cheese and chive filling. None of the faff of regular pastry and all of the deliciousness.

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Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes onion pretzels nadiya bakes

Onion Pretzels from Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya makes these soft onion pretzel buns super simply by tying them into knots rather than emulating their usual intricate shape. Flavoured with crispy fried onions and chives, and topped with paprika and a dusting of intense onion flavour, these are great for packed lunches.

Get your copy of Nadiya Bakes here.

nadiya hussain rhubarb and custard kisses nadiya bakes best budget cakes and bakes

Rhubarb and Custard Kisses from Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

These delicate rippled custard biscuits are a taste of childhood nostalgia, sandwiched together with white chocolate and crushed rhubarb and custard boiled sweets. 

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Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes sharing chocolate fondant nadiya bakes

Sharing Chocolate Fondant from Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

Scrap the individual melt-in-the-middle chocolate puddings for one large one. “With none of the individual pots, there’s less washing up and still all of the deliciousness”, assures Nadiya. Serve hot with a dusting of icing sugar and a dollop of cooling crème fraîche.

Get your copy of Nadiya Bakes here.

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes strawberry milkshake funnel cake time to eat

Strawberry Milkshake Funnel Cake from Time To Eat by Nadiya Hussain

“These are like doughnut, meets cake, meets fritter, meets pakora”, says Nadiya of these crispy, sweet and moreish bites drenched in strawberry milkshake powder. These freeze really well so you can save any leftovers for another time. 

Order your copy of Time To Eat here.

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes Nadiya Hussain Pressed Flower Shortbread

Pressed Flower Shortbread Shards from Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

If you have edible flowers or herbs growing in your garden, then have a go at these pretty shortbreads – a thrifty way to fancy up a classic biscuit. 

Get your copy of Nadiya Bakes to get the recipe.

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes Peanut Butter and Jelly Traybake time to eat

Peanut Butter and Jelly Traybake from Time To Eat by Nadiya Hussain

With a few fridge and cupboard basics, you'll be able to knock together this twist on peanut butter and jam pancakes, baked all in one and cut into squares. Eat for brunch with an extra dollop of jam and yoghurt or snack them on the go and freeze any leftover squares in clingfilm.

Order your copy of Time To Eat here.

Nadiya Hussain's best budget cakes and bakes jam puddle brownie

Raspberry Jam Puddle Brownies from Nadiya's Kitchen by Nadiya Hussain

These simple brownies are made a little more special with the addition of pools of raspberry jam. The result? Gooey chocolate with pops of tangy fruit – so easy to put together with just a few kitchen basics.

Order your copy of Nadiya's Kitchen here.

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