Buy nutmeg whole and grate it as you need it. Avoid using ready-ground nutmeg, which quickly loses its flavour.

When using a microplane or dedicated nutmeg grater, take precautions such as using a food guard or cut-resistant gloves to save your fingers from the incredibly sharp, small blades. You can also ...

Cut a sheet of baking paper large enough to generously ... Carefully fold in the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, nutmeg, chocolate drops and crystallised ginger into the egg mixture.