Cakes

A rich, moist and fluffy coconut cake packed with plenty of kiwi. Interestingly, baked kiwi tastes a bit like gooseberries :). Finished with a coconut icing, which is the perfect final touch. Highly recommended!

A famous and much-loved cake, known especially to fans of Nigella Lawson – a rich honey and chocolate cake topped with adorable marzipan bees :). Soft, beautifully risen, moist yet not heavy. The chocolate doesn’t overpower the flavour – the honey shines through

If you love baklava, you’re in for a treat ;).  This version features hazelnuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. It’s sticky, rich and completely addictive. Layer upon layer of crisp filo pastry filled with toasted nuts and high-quality chocolate

A classic butter cake with rhubarb, almonds and… custard powder :). It gives the cake its lovely vanilla flavour, aroma and beautiful yellow colour. The rhubarb is prepared in advance by tossing it with sugar and leaving it to sit for a few hours. This draws out excess moisture

A delicate, sponge-style apple Swiss roll – a lovely idea for a light afternoon treat. Simple to make, using everyday ingredients, and well known in many homes. I baked it for the first time thanks to a reader’s recommendation :). Light, tasty and perfect for

Spicy, dark, aromatic, soft and slightly sticky – a bold molasses gingerbread with a peppery kick. Quick to make, yet full of depth. Its deep colour, flavour and aroma all come from molasses – so it’s worth noting, you really have to enjoy it, as it defines the cake.

A light, moist and delicately crumbly chocolate Easter cake with a hint of cardamom. It’s based on a classic sponge-style cake made with potato starch (with a few tweaks – swapping the flours and adding cocoa). This is a great option if you don’t enjoy creaming butter

The fluffiest, softest blueberry buns ever! This time, instead of the classic version, they’re topped with a buttery crumble – though you can simply drizzle them with icing if you prefer. The dough is based on your favourite poppy seed roll recipe, which makes it extra rich thanks

A melt-in-the-mouth lemon tart with plums – a surprisingly perfect pairing! The rich filling, enriched with ground almonds and limoncello, sets this tart apart from a classic lemon tart. If I didn’t know the ingredients, I’d almost think it contained ricotta :).

A rich butter cake with rhubarb and a bright citrus note from fresh lemon and orange zest, enhanced with cardamom, marzipan and coconut. Full of flavour and wonderfully aromatic, this cake is a true treat. The fresh citrusy edge pairs beautifully with the tangy rhubarb :).

This “Captain’s Cake” – or rather what I like to call a brilliant cake after it became such a hit at home 😉 – is reminiscent of tiramisu in many ways. It’s wonderfully creamy, chocolatey and coffee-infused, layered with sponge fingers, enriched with plenty of

Soft cinnamon buns with plums, made with juicy damsons and fresh orange zest for a subtle festive twist. Absolutely delicious! Baked spaced apart, they stay wonderfully soft and juicy, generously glazed and fresh for longer. Highly recommended!

A wonderful combination of cheesecake and poppy seed cake in one bake! This time, instead of two even layers, the batters are marbled together – no shortcrust base needed. The cake is simply finished with a light icing on top. Moist, rich and wonderfully festive! It’s delicious and

A delicate and fluffy cake with plums and raspberries, made without baking powder. This is one of those cakes that rises thanks to whipped egg whites. It has a sponge-like texture but isn’t dry :). Definitely worth trying!

A very delicate and easy butter cake with apples and plenty of crumble topping. Perfect for an autumn afternoon – simply served with a cup of tea ;).

Soft and fluffy honey rolls with a buttery honey glaze. Baked close together in one tin, they turn out wonderfully tender and pull-apart. These aren’t overly sweet buns, but rather perfect breakfast rolls – slightly sticky on the outside from the honey. Absolutely delicious

A light, strawberry cake topped with a delicious, crisp sugar crust. The crust forms simply by sprinkling sugar over the batter just before baking. My cake, baked in a 23 cm tin, turned out quite tall – next time I’d use a 25 cm tin so I could fit in even more strawberries

A simple traybake – but incredibly delicious! The magic lies in the orange zest and the soaking with fresh orange syrup. This orange and gooseberry cake is wonderfully moist and stays fresh for a long time. A real hidden gem – highly recommended!