An absolute favourite and one of the most delicious plum cakes I’ve ever baked. Luckily, plums are still in the shops, so I was finally able to make this recipe after putting it off for a while :). The cake is sweet – as it should be, since it contains plenty of marzipan – but it’s
A quick and easy butter cake, low in height but generously topped with juicy cherries, baked in a tart tin. You can use any type of cherries—fresh, bottled, canned or frozen (thawed). Just make sure they’re thoroughly drained before using. It’s
A traditional Polish murzynek with the warm flavours of festive spices. This richly chocolatey cake is wonderfully aromatic, beautifully moist thanks to the addition of plum jam or plum butter, and stays fresh for several days. It’s a quick and easy way to satisfy any chocolate craving
Inspired by the classic American cherry pie, this delicious crumble cake features a generous layer of juicy cherries sandwiched between two layers of buttery, almond-scented shortcrust crumble. It’s baked in a springform tin, with the base partially baked first for
This cake is simply wonderful. It’s not light and fluffy, but beautifully soft, rich and satisfying. Fragrant with cinnamon crumble and almonds, it’s perfect with a cup of coffee or for serving to guests. It’s worth making in advance, as it takes quite a while to bake.
Peaches and coconut are a perfect match. Add a crisp buttery crumble and what more could you ask for? This coconut peach crumble with vanilla is a simple, quick dessert that’s perfect for an afternoon treat.
A deliciously light and fluffy bundt cake with the comforting aroma of vanilla custard – perfect for the Easter table. This recipe is an adaptation of my popular lemon bundt cake. If you’d like to experiment, try using banana or caramel custard powder instead for a completely
Who can resist this flavour combination? These muffins are wonderfully soft, bursting with juicy blueberries, with a hint of fresh lemon and topped with a delicious tangy lemon glaze. I’m sure you’ll love them too :).
The original recipe calls these “Snickers”, but in our opinion they don’t really taste like the famous chocolate bars. Instead, they’re wonderfully nutty bars—sweet, satisfying, slightly chewy, with a lovely crunch from the cornflakes.
Raspberry crumble slice is one of the very best raspberry traybakes: buttery shortcrust pastry with a generous layer of juicy raspberries! One of the best things about this recipe is that you can make it with frozen raspberries, so you don’t have to wait for
This delicious pistachio and raspberry cake is wonderfully quick to make—you simply mix all the ingredients together. It’s light, elegant and perfect for dessert… and raspberries and pistachios are always a winning combination. It’s especially delicious served warm, straight
If you can’t decide whether to bake a cake or a meringue, why not have both in one dessert? Raspberry Dream is made with two soft sponge layers, each topped with crisp meringue, and filled with a light raspberry cream. It’s similar to your favourite
I’ll admit that after making drop scones, I was left wanting a little more. As good as they are, ordinary griddle cakes just aren’t my favourite. What I really love are pancakes! I’d never tried making them with pineapple before, and since it’s one of Pola’s
These hummingbird cupcakes are a miniature version of the classic hummingbird cake. Made with mashed bananas, pieces of pineapple and a touch of cinnamon, they’re wonderfully moist, soft and full of flavour. They’re topped with a creamy Philadelphia frosting and decorated
Strawberry season wouldn’t be complete without a cloud cake ;). We’ve already baked the raspberry version (a real blog favourite!) and the banana one, so now it’s time for a no-bake strawberry version. This strawberry cloud cake is made with a crisp
These quick and delicious banana fritters are packed with sliced bananas. They’re wonderfully moist from the fruit without becoming greasy. One of their biggest advantages is how quick they are to make – there’s no yeast, so there’s no waiting for the dough to rise
A tried-and-tested recipe for soft yeast buns with fruit, this time filled with sweet apricots and creamy cheesecake filling. The dough is wonderfully soft and reliable, making these seasonal buns perfect for packing into a picnic basket or taking on a trip to the seaside…
These blueberry buns are filled with juicy blueberries and a delicious vanilla cheesecake filling. If you’d like to try a slightly different take on traditional blueberry buns, this recipe is well worth making :).