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…
An absolutely irresistible chocolate courgette cake. Deeply chocolatey (you really need to enjoy dark chocolate), soft, springy, and lighter than a brownie – even if it might not look that way at first glance. It’s hard to stop at just one slice, and you won’t taste
The children went back to school today after nearly three weeks of Christmas holidays. After lunch I served their favourite cake – a rich chocolate cake that I bake and then top with fruit set in jelly. It’s not a brownie-style cake, not dense or heavy. The children
I’m not quite sure which word best describes the flavour of this cake, but perhaps this one comes closest – divine. It’s perfect for special moments, celebrations, or even cosy winter evenings for two. Imagine a giant truffle that tastes exactly like an intensely rich chocolate
An intensely chocolatey dessert made for grown-ups. This cake is baked not only without flour, but also without popular substitutes such as ground nuts – and even without butter. Only a few ingredients are needed, with the main ones being chocolate
Bounty loaf cake – inspired by the famous coconut chocolate bar – is a rich chocolate cake with a hidden coconut filling inside. Mine is closer to a dark chocolate version (my favourite), with an intensely chocolatey sponge, but you can use the same coconut filling
This chocolate loaf cake is very rich, chocolatey and fudgy. Lighter than brownies and soaked in sticky syrup, with some extra chocolate sprinkled on top. It tastes perfect with fresh strawberries and crème fraîche. This is one of the moistest and most flavorful