A spiced apple cake that is perfect for an autumn or winter afternoon, served with a mug of warm tea. This simple recipe comes from the master himself, Yotam Ottolenghi. There’s nothing complicated about it, and you probably already have most of the ingredients
Sweet, ripe fresh figs baked into a delicate almond cake. This almond fig cake is wonderfully simple to make – all you need to do is whisk the ingredients together, so there’s no need to use a mixer. Rustic, moist and full of almond flavour, it’s perfect
Have you ever tried combining a yoghurt cake with coconut? This Coconut Yoghurt Cake with Strawberries is definitely worth baking. It has everything you love about a classic yoghurt cake – it’s wonderfully moist, soft and easy to make – with a delicate coconut
A wonderful spring tart with a perfect shortcrust pastry, rich almond filling, roasted rhubarb and juicy raspberries. Every element works beautifully together – the sweet almond filling complements the tart rhubarb and raspberries perfectly,
A delicious puff pastry tart filled with rich almond frangipane and juicy plum pieces. The pastry is partially baked before adding the filling, ensuring it stays crisp and fully baked underneath despite the soft almond filling. This elegant tart is quick to prepare
This Italian plum cake with amaretti crumble is wonderfully easy to make and absolutely irresistible. The sponge is fragrant, light, soft and moist, while juicy plums pair beautifully with a crisp crumble made from classic Italian amaretti biscuits. A must-bake during plum season!
Moist, soft and wonderfully aromatic, this apple, walnut and cinnamon cake is the perfect cosy bake. Sour cream keeps the sponge beautifully tender, while layers of cinnamon-spiced apples and walnuts create a delicious surprise inside. It works well with almost any
These rhubarb and strawberry crumble bars feature a delicious fruity filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery oat crumble. They’re quick to make, require no mixer, and are wonderfully crisp and crumbly. If you prefer, you can make them using rhubarb only.
An old-fashioned apple cake packed with plenty of apples. It may be simple and unassuming, but it’s wonderfully soft, moist and buttery, with a delicate hint of lemon. It tastes exactly how a classic homemade apple cake should…
A delicious plum cake topped with a crunchy walnut crumble. Soft cake, tart juicy plums and plenty of crisp walnut streusel make this the perfect late summer bake. It’s quick and easy to prepare, beautifully scented with cinnamon, and guaranteed to become a family favourite!
This beautiful pull-apart apple wreath is made from soft, fluffy sweet yeast dough shaped into little apple-filled turnovers and baked snugly together in a round tin. Each bun is filled with juicy cinnamon apples, making the wreath perfect for pulling apart and sharing.
Raspberry slice is a delicious layered dessert made with homemade raspberry custard, whipped cream and buttery biscuits. Even though it’s still winter outside, I’m already making space in my freezer for the coming berry season, so frozen raspberries
Pear praline tart is autumn in dessert form. Sweet, ripe pears are baked in a fragrant praline filling made with toasted hazelnuts and almonds, all nestled in a crisp buttery pastry case. It looks stunning and tastes even better. If you love pears and nuts, this tart is sure
This chocolate plum cake is wonderfully moist, soft and generously topped with juicy plums and a rich chocolate glaze. The plums pair beautifully with the deep chocolate flavour and delicate hint of almond, creating a perfectly balanced cake that’s hard to resist. It makes
It’s been a long time since any muffins impressed me quite this much! They’re incredibly soft, moist and packed with juicy plums. They taste a little like miniature plum yeast buns, yet they’re much quicker and easier to make. I’m certain they’ll become
This cranberry cheesecake tart is one of the most delicious winter desserts I’ve ever made. And just look at those colours! A crisp buttery pastry, a silky cheesecake filling with a hint of orange, and a generous layer of homemade cranberry sauce come together
This banana tahini cake is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, using tahini (sesame paste) for a subtle nutty flavour. While traditional banana bread tends to be dense and very moist, this cake is lighter, softer and fluffier. The flavours of banana and tahini
It may not be the easiest cake in the world, but it’s certainly simple, wonderfully moist and beautifully fluffy – the perfect butter cake to welcome plum season. We’ve already baked this recipe together with rhubarb and crumble, then with strawberries and