There are SO many ways you can celebrate World Book Day. One of our favourite nods to the occasion is to bake up a storm (or a bit of a mess in my case). It’s always so much fun as anything goes, and you can let your imaginations run completely wild! Many children will have a left over witches costume hanging around in the bottom of the toy box from Halloween, but if not just a dark dress, a hat and the book will suffice. Sift the flour, almonds, cocoa and baking powder into a bowl with a good pinch of salt. In another large mixing bowl, beat the butter with the sugar using an electric hand mixer until pale and soft. Beat in the vanilla, then the eggs, a bit at a time, alternating with a spoonful of the flour mixture to stop the mixture curdling. Once all the eggs are incorporated, whisk in the chocolate milk, then fold in the rest of the flour mix with a metal spoon or balloon whisk. Finally, fold in the remaining whole milk. Very carefully, cut away a ‘V’ shape of the Babybel wax with a sharp knife, and peel off. The ‘V’ will form the wings of your ladybird. For the sponge, heat 100ml of the milk with the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water (don’t let the water touch the bowl), stirring occasionally, until the chocolate has melted. Cool slightly.

Matilda is notable Roald Dahl's best recognised character. The little girl with special powers is always a World Book Day favourite and following the release of the remake earlier this year, it's bound to be even more popular than ever this year.

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After the outbreak of war in September 1939, food became scarce and rationing was introduced in Britain in January 1940. Certain foods such as butter, bacon, and sugar, were restricted which meant people could only buy a limited amount to ensure there was enough to go around. I also wanted to take this opportunity to tell you guys that I am working on not one, but TWO new books! Besides the recipe book that you guys already know about, I am also working on a baking book for children. While I cannot share all the info about this book yet, I am incredibly excited to work on something for kids. This book is an encouragement for kids- girls or boys, to get in the kitchen and bake! When I started baking, not a lot of people looked at baking as a viable career option and this stereotype was mostly prevalent for boys. Now when I see young kids showing so much interest being in the kitchen and baking, it makes me feel so happy because this is the kind of changes that this world needs! I hope with this book, I’ll be able to encourage more kids to explore their interest in baking and also get more parents to be supportive if their child wants to peruse baking as a hobby or career. Elements of Chocolate Mango Cake A dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay and they're ready to plan their perfect wedding. The Boy In The Dress

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting– I know you must be thinking, Chocolate- Cream Cheese? Frosting? Is that even a thing? I saw yes! Now since most of the traditional chocolate cakes use a chocolate ganache, I wanted to break free from that stereotype and pair the cake with a tangy, chocolatey cream cheese frosting. The texture this frosting gave to this cake is out of the world! I recommend you definitely make this frosting for the chocolate mango cake and don’t skip it.World Book Day 2019: Hollie Marshall, 10, from Dalton, dresses as David Walliams' Gangsta Granny and is pictured with her own grandmother Lorraine Hill Sykes Through my second book Desserts for Every Mood, I came to understand myself even better and wanted this book to be a one-stop solution for any type of baking. A 100 recipes and a lot of hardwork later, we had this beautiful book in hand which has all kinds of recipes – from simple too complex. I hope my two books become your savior on a bad day and that you let baking soothe all your stresses. Because honestly, we all need that right now! Beth said: “My cake was inspired by Macbeth as we are studying it for GCSE English Literature and Drama.