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Recipe rescue

Overheating chocolate while you’re melting it can cause it to split and become grainy. Don’t panic! Quickly remove from the heat and stir in a small handful of unmelted chocolate. If that doesn’t work, try mixing in 1tsp boiling water, a dash of hot milk or cream, or a little melted butter.

Cake bake heaven

Keen bakers looking for inspiration should head to The Cake & Bake Show (5-7 October, Excel London). There’ll be live demonstrations from GBBO winners Candice Brown and John Whaite, as well as classes. OFFER: Buy two tickets for the price of one* by quoting Prima241 online at thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk*