Here’s the recipe for a chocolate orange marmalade cake that became the very first bake after moving house — partly to get to know the new oven and partly to use up a few jars of orange marmalade. Although it’s not exactly seasonal, the cake turned out beautifully.
Soft, moist, and wonderfully rich — and above all… chocolatey :). This chocolate apple cake is simple to make, yet packed with flavor: chocolate, apples, almonds, rum, and cinnamon — it simply had to taste amazing! After the first bite, we all agreed that we absolutely
The best recipe for crinkle chocolate cookies. Intensely chocolatey — tasting just like brownies — soft, chewy, and staying fresh for days. And on top of that, they look so adorable! I simply couldn’t resist baking them.
Chocolate poppy seed cake is made with a rich chocolate poppy seed filling and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. This flourless poppy seed cake is packed with nuts, candied orange peel and dried cranberries. There’s no need for a pastry base — the cake is already
Arctic roll with raspberries is a sponge cake roll filled with ice cream. Traditionally, the filling often includes jam alongside the ice cream, but here fresh raspberries take its place. You can also make a vanilla sponge roll and fill it with your favourite ice cream
A wonderful chocolate orange cheesecake made with Terry’s Chocolate Orange chocolates. If you can’t find them, simply replace them with milk chocolate and add the finely grated zest of two oranges (scrubbed and blanched beforehand) plus 1 teaspoon
Some desserts need a bit of persuasion to get people to try them… not this one. These disappear before they even make it to the table — sometimes straight from the tray while still warm! These delightful chocolate brownie cups with Toffifee are the perfect bite-sized treat.
A chocolate and rose cake with raspberries — perfect not only for Valentine’s Day, but for any occasion (or no occasion at all!) when you want to treat someone special. Soft chocolate layers are filled with delicate rose cream, raspberry jam and fresh raspberries.
Delicate chocolate cupcakes perfect for an afternoon treat, soaked in a rich coffee syrup. Their texture is closer to a light chocolate cake — softer and fluffier than brownies. They rise without baking powder or bicarbonate of soda, relying entirely on well-whipped egg whites.
Brownie with salted caramel and pecans is loved even by those who don’t usually enjoy very chocolatey cakes… I know, it sounds surprising, but salted caramel and nuts are incredibly persuasive! A classic combination that never goes out of style ;).
Perfect chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel and popcorn. Honestly, it’s hard to resist at every stage of making them: licking the bowl with the batter, tasting the caramel, then the delicious frosting… Topped with popcorn (oh my!) and drizzled with extra caramel sauce.
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
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
Wonderful, soft and beautifully fragrant chocolate muffins. They taste a little of banana, a little of coconut, and a little of chocolate – perfectly balanced :). They’re best enjoyed warm, when the chunks of chocolate inside melt irresistibly. Perhaps that’s
A delicate pear torte with chocolate mousse on a light sponge base. Simple to prepare, using pears in syrup or from compote. The mousse layer is intentionally kept thin so the chocolate doesn’t overpower the flavour of the pears. The chocolate mousse itself
Richly buckwheat-flavoured chocolate cookies – soft, slightly risen and perfect with a glass of milk. They’re more on the mildly sweet, almost savoury side, so if you prefer sweeter bakes, you might want to add a little extra sugar ;). A healthier twist on classic chocolate
Wonderful, well-balanced chocolate muffins with a curd cheese filling. Delicious, soft and fluffy – it’s hard to stop at just one ;). Perfect for a quick treat when you’re craving something chocolatey. They’re quick to make and require no fuss. I baked mine in paper cups
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