Sacher torte (Sachertorte)
22.09.26

Sacher torte (Sachertorte)

The classic Sacher Torte (Sachertorte) was created in 19th-century Vienna by a young pastry chef, Franz Sacher. The chocolate cake layered with apricot preserve quickly became one of Vienna’s most famous desserts and remains a signature speciality

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Irish Cream meringue cake
20.09.26

Irish Cream meringue cake

How to use fresh raspberries? Why not bake an Irish Cream meringue cake! Delicious meringue layers, crisp on the outside and delicate and marshmallowy in the centre, sandwiched with a light cream flavoured with Baileys. Absolutely heavenly! Instead of Baileys

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Walnut and almond cake
20.09.26

Walnut and almond cake

I’ve never baked a cake quite like this before! It’s completely different from anything else – naturally gluten-free, made with nothing but eggs, sugar and nuts. It’s very easy to make, soft, moist and genuinely delicious. I did find it rather sweet, though, so I’d recommend slightly

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Tropical pumpkin layer cake
16.09.26

Tropical pumpkin layer cake

The perfect autumn bake with pumpkin, although this time we’re using it in a slightly different way – instead of pumpkin purée, we’re adding freshly grated pumpkin. The cake has a slight carrot cake feel to it, helped along by the delicious Philadelphia cream cheese frosting.

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Pomegranate and rose cream meringue cake
14.09.26

Pomegranate and rose cream meringue cake

Pomegranate and rose cream meringue cake – crisp on the outside and marshmallowy in the centre. The meringue pairs beautifully with the juicy pomegranate seeds, keeping the dessert from tasting any sweeter than it actually is ;). Decorated in red and white

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Poppy seed and coconut layer cake
14.09.26

Poppy seed and coconut layer cake

Poppy seed and coconut layer cake is a wonderful layered poppy seed cake that could be the star of this year’s Christmas table! Layers of poppy seed and coconut sponge are sandwiched with a delicate, lightly lemony custard buttercream and generously soaked.

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Chocolate halva and blackcurrant cake
11.09.26

Chocolate halva and blackcurrant cake

A chocolate cake with halva and blackcurrants. It’s a flavour combination you’ll want to come back to again and again… I used frozen blackcurrants to decorate the cake, but when they’re in season, there’s nothing to stop you using fresh instead. Simple and delicious!

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Kinder Pingui chocolate cake
05.09.26

Kinder Pingui chocolate cake

A chocolate cake inspired in both flavour and appearance by the well-known and much-loved Kinder Pingui chocolate bar. Two melt-in-the-mouth chocolate cake layers sandwiched with a light vanilla cream and an additional thin layer of chocolate.

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Meringue cake with apples, pecans and caramel
04.09.26

Meringue cake with apples, pecans and caramel

Meringue cake with apples, nuts and caramel is the perfect autumn dessert. Crisp yet fluffy meringue layers, whipped cream, soft cinnamon apples, maple-glazed pecans (or walnuts) and salted caramel sauce. A delicious combination of flavours that delivers a real “wow” factor :).

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Sponge cake with toffee sauce
04.09.26

Sponge cake with toffee sauce

Sponge cake with toffee sauce is a delicate and light cake with a sweet apricot filling, whipped cream and a topping of toffee sauce. Wonderfully simple to make, using everyday ingredients, yet elegant at the same time. A perfect cake for toffee lovers :).

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Number cake
02.09.26

Number cake

The world has gone crazy for number cakes. And it’s easy to see why – they’re a refreshing change from traditional sponge and meringue cakes, and make a wonderful gift for an anniversary, birthday, Valentine’s Day or practically any occasion. They can be baked in the shape of numbers

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Nutella chocolate mousse cake
31.08.26

Nutella chocolate mousse cake

Divine, moreish, fluffy and utterly addictive. You could fall in love with it after the very first bite. A delicious chocolate mousse cake with Nutella, finished with a glossy milk chocolate mirror glaze. Try it and you’ll be hooked. My suggestion for Valentine’s Day!

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Rhubarb custard cake
30.08.26

Rhubarb custard cake

The combination of rhubarb and custard is simply irresistible! This moist rhubarb layer cake has a subtle orange flavour and is filled with custard cream and roasted rhubarb. I’ve skipped the usual sponge cake here because I’ve been making so many lately, but

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Lemon and blackcurrant cake
30.08.26

Lemon and blackcurrant cake

A delicious and original lemon cake with blackcurrants. It’s assembled slightly differently from a traditional layer cake, creating vertical stripes of sponge separated by fruit buttercream. At first glance, it may look rather time-consuming, but it really isn’t – you can have everything

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White chocolate mud cake
28.08.26

White chocolate mud cake

A fantastic white chocolate cake. There’s a whopping 300 g of white chocolate in the cake! It’s delicate, soft and fluffy straight after baking; as it cools, it becomes denser as the chocolate sets. This is the famous “mud cake”, but made with white chocolate.

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Chocolate cake squares
28.08.26

Chocolate cake squares

Chocolate cake squares made with a moist cocoa sponge and an easy chocolate cream. This small celebration-style cake is decorated with a swirl of whipped cream and cherry preserve. I soaked the chocolate cake with port mixed with boiled water, but you could use

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Pistachio meringue cake
22.08.26

Pistachio meringue cake

Pistachio meringue cake is another addition to the pistachio treats on the blog :). Two delicious pistachio meringue layers filled with pistachio cream and fresh raspberries. An elegant dessert, perfect for Christmas and other special occasions, that is sure to impress everyone!

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Strawberry Concorde cake
20.08.26

Strawberry Concorde cake

Strawberry Concorde cake is a white version of the famous chocolate Concorde cake. Traditionally, Concorde cake consists of chocolate meringue layers sandwiched with a decadent chocolate mousse; here, I have playfully reversed both the colours and flavours. If you love Eton Mess,

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