A moist rhubarb and orange cake soaked with a fragrant fruit syrup. The well-known “Rhubarb Triangle” in Yorkshire is famous for its pink forced rhubarb, available from January to April. It’s the last chance to enjoy it before outdoor-grown rhubarb takes over.
A simple rhubarb traybake on a shortcrust base. It’s quite low, which means there’s not a lot of cake… and somehow it disappears from the tin before you know it :). Delicious, refreshing and moreish with every bite. I used pink forced rhubarb, but you can absolutely use
A slightly different take on the classic French Fraisier cake – made with almond meringue layers and a silky strawberry mousse. This delicate, summery almond cake with strawberry mousse is simply irresistible :). You can also swap the strawberries for raspberries
A modern take on a classic chocolate cake with cherries – this one includes not only cocoa but also a generous amount of chocolate :). That’s why I decided it doesn’t even need a chocolate glaze. And it truly doesn’t – this chocolate cherry cake is
Crispy rhubarb squares with a tropical twist, thanks to the addition of pineapple and coconut. Absolutely delicious! This recipe is wonderfully simple – just mix all the ingredients together, no kneading required. The dough has a crumbly texture, similar to an oat crumble.
A shortcrust tart filled with white chocolate cream and topped with fresh summer fruits. The simple white chocolate and mascarpone cream is based on a recipe by Nigella Lawson from her book How to Be a Domestic Goddess. In the original version, the cream was served
A tart with roasted rhubarb and a sour cream filling – it tastes like a light custard-style cheesecake. The secret to a perfect rhubarb tart is roasting the rhubarb with sugar beforehand. This allows it to release its juices, which are then drained off and not added to the tart.
When the temperature dropped by a few degrees, I baked a few shortcrust tart shells in advance – so during the heatwave I can avoid the oven and simply fill them with creams and fruit. These bases freeze beautifully, making them perfect for quick desserts
It would be a shame not to make the most of beautifully ripening rhubarb :). This time, inspired by a rustic apple tart, I’ve made a simple rhubarb version. You don’t even need a tin to make it – that’s where its rustic charm comes from. It features perfectly crumbly
An excellent, tall and wonderfully fluffy strawberry cake with a crumble topping and a hint of orange. It smells, looks and tastes remarkably like a yeasted cake… or is it the crumble and its buttery flavour paired with strawberries that creates that effect? It’s also pleasantly
A classic cplum cake with a crumble topping. Perfect for autumn evenings, served with a glass of milk or a cup of tea – ideal for family and friends. For extra aroma, you can add finely grated orange zest to the batter – do give that version a try. It disappears from
A delicate, soft rhubarb cake topped with crumble. A true classic – but with the addition of buttermilk, which gives the sponge its lovely lightness. The rhubarb brings a fresh, slightly tangy spring flavour, while the crumble – with almonds, oats and brown sugar
This hazelnut, plum and chocolate cake is an incredible flavour combination. I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve had such a perfect trio – plums, nuts and chocolate complement each other beautifully, creating a fragrant, soft, moist and truly special cake.
A lovely twist on classic strawberry cakes – this time with an orange note! A soft, delicate sponge with strawberries, enriched with fresh orange juice and zest. Simple, delicious and perfect for any occasion :).
An orange bundt cake made with a whole orange (yes – including the peel!) or, if you prefer, a wonderfully moist orange cake baked in a standard tin. Delicious, delicate, moist. Although I didn’t manage to bake it for Easter, I happily returned to the recipe a few days
A truly special cranberry walnut tart inspired by a classic Linzer torte. The filling is a homemade cranberry jam, quick to prepare – no need for days of simmering and stirring. The pastry is beautifully buttery and nutty, though quite delicate to handle, so rolling it out on baking
A truly wonderful cake with redcurrants – everyone went back for seconds :). It’s a slightly “loaded” version of a classic butter cake. There’s a lot going on here: poppy seeds, coconut, coconut icing and those beautifully tart blackcurrants. Altogether, it’s irresistible…
A familiar, comforting crumble-style dessert. Quick, effortless and almost impossible to get wrong ;). Juicy blackberries and plums baked under a soft, cookie-like topping. Finished with flaked almonds, this cobbler bakes up beautifully golden – and tastes