This no-bake “3 BIT” cake is so popular it hardly needs an introduction ;). I was asked for the recipe by a friend of a friend — in fact, an English lady who buys this cake in a Polish shop here in the UK. As you can see, it’s loved across different cultures! As Joey Tribbiani would say:
An irresistibly juicy and sweet plum tarte Tatin, glowing with autumn colours. Fragrant fruit, rich caramel, crisp puff pastry and — absolutely essential — a scoop of vanilla ice cream… that’s all you need for this wonderfully simple dessert. It works beautifully with
For many in France, a plum tart like this is a true taste of childhood — something that simply must be made during plum season. This French plum tart is wonderfully simple and quick to prepare, letting the flavour of sun-ripened plums shine. As they bake, the fruit becomes soft
Normandy apple tart, as the name suggests, comes from a region of France famous for its finest apple varieties and exceptional Calvados. This is a classic French tart — simple yet irresistible: tender slices of seasonal apples on a buttery shortcrust base, baked under
Honey cake with apples and dates is a wonderfully moist and comforting bake — perfect for autumn, or even winter. A touch of mixed spice gives it a gentle warmth, though not quite enough to call it gingerbread. The cake is soft, aromatic and beautifully fragrant with
The ultimate shortcrust tart, filled with plenty of plums and finished with a classic lattice top. Victoria plums pair beautifully with the warm aromas of orange, cinnamon and cardamom — this is one of those bakes that gently marks the end of summer and the beginning
A truly delicious — simply fantastic — apple cake with the addition of apricot jam. The apricot brings extra depth of flavour and a lovely autumnal colour, with the flavours complementing each other beautifully. It’s a small cake, baked in a 20 cm tin, but because
German apple and marzipan cake is wonderfully fragrant, soft, moist and packed with apples. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons, served with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert. The recipe uses marzipan (you can make your own or use shop-bought), which
A deeply chocolatey, light and fluffy cake enriched with pumpkin purée and finished with a pumpkin-cinnamon icing. This chocolate pumpkin cake is moist and full of autumn warmth, thanks to the cocoa and cinnamon. If you fancy adding a little extra kick, try a pinch
Not your everyday pumpkin cake — this one is infused with warming spices and topped with a sweet maple icing. It’s wonderfully simple and quick to make, especially for busy days, and very forgiving too — perfect for experimenting with different variations.
Homemade doughnuts — soft, pillowy and delicious. This version takes them a step further, as each one is sliced and generously filled with freshly whipped cream, piped in for that classic bakery-style finish. Who enjoys this variation of doughnuts? I highly
After carrot cake, beetroot cake, spinach cake or even courgette cake… it’s time for something new — tomato cake! With its beautiful colour, soft texture and the addition of warm spices and dried fruit, it’s actually closest in flavour to a classic carrot cake. It has
A delicate and fluffy cake with the addition of rhubarb and raspberries. If fresh raspberries aren’t available, you can use frozen ones – no need to defrost them first. This rhubarb and raspberry cake is perfect with a cup of tea in the afternoon. Sweet with a slightly
A simple, fluffy pear cake – and with almonds, it becomes a true classic. Add a touch of cinnamon and cream the butter well, and you’ll have a lovely treat for afternoon tea. There’s nothing complicated here – it’s delicious and always a success :).
A delicate, fluffy and buttery cake with a delicious filling of sautéed apples. Where does the name come from? Traditional Polish apple cakes are usually made with shortcrust pastry, but here the batter is poured – light, soft and slightly sponge-like. It tastes just
A cosy autumn pumpkin cake with apples and salted caramel sauce. Deliciously moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon and mixed spices. It may be on the smaller side (the recipe uses a modest tin), but it’s full of character. You’ll remember the flavour and come back to it
Didn’t have time to make traditional gingerbread this year? Don’t worry – nothing is lost! This is a “quick” gingerbread, perfect for last-minute baking. There’s no need to let the batter rest, either before or after baking. Simply bake, allow it to cool, and
Amazing Easter bundt cake. This lemon yoghurt bundt cake is fluffy and wonderfully moist, though you can brush it with a little lemon syrup if you like. A simple lemon icing is the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommended!