Pumpkin banana bread is a wonderfully comforting autumn bake that combines everyone’s favourite banana bread with the addition of pumpkin purée. Banana is definitely the dominant flavour, while the pumpkin makes the loaf exceptionally moist and helps it stay
Plum clafoutis is a wonderful French classic – a melt-in-the-mouth dessert somewhere between a baked custard and a flan, yet even creamier in texture. The addition of ground almonds pairs beautifully with fresh, seasonal plums. It’s wonderfully
A wonderful flourless chocolate almond cake topped with whipped cream and a glossy mixed berry compote. Quick to make and absolutely irresistible. I received this recipe from one of the Moje Wypieki readers just before Christmas. The original
A wonderfully simple yet incredibly delicious chocolate loaf cake. Thanks to the addition of cherry jam, it’s exceptionally moist and stays fresh for several days. This is a small-batch recipe – just enough to satisfy a craving for something chocolatey. You can also
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
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 :).
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
Amaretti biscuits are my absolute favourite of all almond macaroons, so I decided to use them in a crumble topping. And I’ll be honest with you—this almond crumble is at its very best with ripe, juicy pears or soft, sweet damsons. Raspberries would
These chocolate coconut macaroons are quick and easy to make, and taste just like chocolate coconut macaroons should. They’re not crisp—instead, they’re slightly firm on the outside, wonderfully chewy and sticky in the middle, and delightfully moreish ;).
They smell of the forest, of summer, and bring back all the memories we’d like to keep… I’m sure many of you still have frozen blueberries tucked away in the freezer. This recipe works just as well with fresh or frozen wild blueberries, or blueberries.
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
A simple and speedy tart: just 3 minutes of preparation plus baking time! The only requirement is having a good-quality ready-made puff pastry in the fridge (fresh or frozen, but preferably made with butter rather than margarine). I like to buy good-quality fresh
Quick and easy yoghurt muffins with gooseberries and a sugar topping. The addition of Greek yoghurt makes the muffins exceptionally soft and helps them stay fresh for longer, while the slightly tart gooseberries perfectly balance their sweetness. Delicious served warm
What happens when you add grated marzipan to an ordinary cake? Magic. A delicious, moist cake with gooseberries and marzipan. The marzipan keeps the cake wonderfully soft and tender, and gooseberries and almonds are always a perfect pairing :).
An incredibly delicious dessert – hot plums baked under a buttery almond crumble topping. Perfect for an afternoon treat when it’s cold, rainy and windy outside and you’re holding a bowl of this warm, comforting dessert in your hands. Highly recommended!
You won’t be disappointed. These whole wheat bran muffins are wholesome, nourishing, moist and delicious. And you won’t feel guilty if you eat two at once ;).
A quick dessert for the weekend! Crisp, flaky puff pastry topped with a refreshing lemon cream and plenty of fresh raspberries. The cream is wonderfully light and delicate, making this an original yet incredibly easy dessert to prepare. I highly recommend
A quick and easy almond and raspberry cake that’s perfect for raspberry season. Simple bakes like this deserve a place on every summer table :). Thanks to the addition of ground almonds, the cake stays fresh for longer and has a wonderfully soft, moist texture.