Layers of decadent dark chocolate ganache and sponge peeking through ever so slightly topped with copper-brushed chocolate eggs, coffee meringue kisses and well, more chocolate! Easter is all about celebrating with family and friends, elaborate lunches and exchanging eggs of course; but why stop at chocolate eggs when you can go all the way and…
Category: Cakes
Blood Orange Glazed Loaf
A classic orange loaf taken up a notch, packed with citrus in every bite, topped with sweet, sticky glazed oranges and drenched in a subtle pink icing. If you love citrus as much as I clearly do, this cake is an absolute must bake! Citrus loaves are one of my summer favourites and this time…
Tiramisu Ombré Cake
A decadent mélange of dark chocolate, espresso and vanilla layers brought together with a creamy ombré mascarpone frosting, everything you love about a classic Tiramisu in one cake! Speckled with vanilla, soaked in coffee and generously dusted with cocoa this four-layer cake is perfect for anyone who loves their coffee.
Mini Christmas puddings
Christmas withdrawal is setting in and we’re all left with our fair share of leftovers! Leftover Christmas pudding soaked in a few extra shots of dark rum topped with a decadent dollop of dark chocolate these mini Christmas puddings or rum balls are heavenly! Christmas isn’t complete without these lovelies in my home. Over the years…
Lemon Zucchini Loaf
A moist lemon sponge speckled with green zucchini and generously drizzled with a tangy, zesty lemon glaze makes for a perfect summer loaf. Sure, it isn’t summer anymore but if you love citrus, this one makes a lovely simple sponge. Let’s get to the strange bit, zucchini in a dessert? The thought of that made me cringe a bit as…
Raspberry Bakewell Cake
A quick and simplified version of the classic British bakewell tart, this Raspberry Bakewell cake captures all the essence of a bakewell: the fragrant frangipane, fresh raspberries and a golden crust of flaked almonds. If you’re short on time or just simply lazy to patiently roll out some shortcrust pastry, blind bake it, make berry compotes,…
Dark chocolate crinkle muffins
Chocolate cravings! We’ve all been there, managed to get through the week perfectly healthy and then somehow ended up having a lazy weekend binge eating decadent desserts. If you’re here looking for a heathy recipe, look away now these aren’t really the ideal breakfast muffin at all. There’s a bunch of healthy chocolate desserts out there…
St. Clements Bundt Cake
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And when you’re lucky enough to have lemons and oranges, you make cake! This St.Clements bundt cake boasts of a lovely almond sponge infused with an orange-rosemary syrup and drizzled with a refreshing lemon icing. When making a drizzle cake, it’s all about going the whole way. Rather than just the…
Lemon-Raspberry Cake
Citrus and berries are a classic flavour combination and this loaf cake is the perfect way to bring these gorgeous summer favourites together. Citrus desserts are an absolute delight when baked right, simply infusing the batter with zest results in a lovely moist lemony sponge that’s made even better when drizzled with a lush red raspberry coulis. This…
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