A flourless chocolate cake made with ground almonds instead of flour, topped with whipped cream and fresh cherries. Unlike a brownie, this chocolate cake is not overly dense, but has a slightly bittersweet character that is beautifully balanced by the sweetness
A classic chocolate Swiss roll filled with chestnut cream infused with a hint of dark rum. Finished with a glossy chocolate ganache and decorated with delicate chocolate curls, it makes an elegant and impressive addition to any Christmas dessert table.
The combination of chestnuts and chocolate comes together beautifully in this light, gluten-free chestnut pudding cake. This chocolate and chestnut dessert is surprisingly simple to make, wonderfully moist and yet remarkably light. As you might expect, chocolate takes
One of those cakes that never fails to lift your spirits. Chocolatey, simple to make, and topped with an intensely rich chocolate and coffee glaze finished with desiccated coconut (although in Sweden it is often traditionally topped with icing instead).
A cake that still smells of summer… And it does not even matter if you think you do not like desiccated coconut — here, even coconut sceptics will enjoy it. The recipe author herself, Nigella Lawson, calls it a “Bounty cake”, which should already be recommendation enough :).
The popular and much-loved Polish “cushion cake” is essentially a cheesecake baked into a chocolate sponge. A cheesecake lattice is piped over the top of the chocolate batter, and as the cake rises during baking, it creates the characteristic little “cushions” on the surface.
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
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
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 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
A classic sunken chocolate cake – baked, cooled, then filled with cream and fruit. Here, it’s paired with a delicate coconut cream and a raspberry compote – a truly wonderful combination. Finished with desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries (optional)
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
A deliciously moist chocolate cake topped with a light strawberry mousse made from blended strawberries, finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The combination of airy strawberry mousse and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. Well worth making while strawberries
Cassis Cake – chocolate cake with blackcurrant cream and meringue. Cassis cake is a truly delicious layered dessert made of soft chocolate sponge, filled with blackcurrant cream and blackcurrants in jelly, and topped with a crisp chocolate meringue. Intensely fruity and refreshing,
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
A large tray of utterly delicious chocolate cake. This cake is rich, moist and perfectly chocolatey — simply excellent. I don’t think it’s much of a risk to say that many of you will try it and think, “this is exactly the chocolate cake I’ve been looking for — from now on
I couldn’t resist this one ;). A simple and fairly small cake (which is a bonus – you can bake something different the next day!) with chocolate chips and a crumb topping. Easy, muffin-style preparation and a perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee and a friend…