16 March 2010 | Posted inWeird
Recipe For A Happy HOK-er
It is customary in the London office to bring in some sweet treats when it’s your birthday. Last month it was my birthday so I thought I’d raid the store cupboard and try the ‘homemade’ approach instead of going to the supermarket.
I’ve now had so many requests for more homemade goodies that I have made this a monthly tradition. So in February there were HOK-themed cupcakes…
… and this month I went for lemon traybakes (see recipe below). I love to bake but usually end up stuffing my face, so it’s really nice to be able to share the calories with others 
It is such a simple idea and yet it gets brilliant results: it boosts staff moral as well as initiates conversations with colleagues that you may not usually talk too. I was approached by one staff member who said, “I don’t know who you are but can I have some cake?”. This was a great conversation opener! And in the afternoon it really alleviates that 4 o’clock slump.
Iced Lemon Traybake
225g butter, softened
225g caster sugar
275g self-raising flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
4 eggs
4 tablespoons milk
2 lemons, grated zest only
To ice:
225g icing sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Whisk all the ingredients together. Pour into a greased traybake or lined tin. Oven bake for 35-40 minutes on 180oC (fan 160oC). When cool, ice and decorate. Cut into pieces and take to work. End result is very happy and appreciative HOK staff!
Ideas welcome for next month’s cakes!
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Welcome to Life @ HOK Anna!!
the information you provided was awsome. the ustom to celebrate birthdays with sweets is universal i think.