This time, it’s all about smashed chocolate eggs on top of rich, intensely chocolatey cupcakes – definitely a job best left to the children ;). These Easter cupcakes are wonderfully chocolatey, yet soft and moist. You can also add some thawed and well-drained
Cracow shortcrust cake is a traditional Polish Easter bake and a real old-fashioned classic. As the original authors put it, “the great advantage of this cake is that it isn’t filled with a rich, heavy buttercream”. It consists of delicate, crisp shortcrust pastry made with cooked
If you can’t resist chocolate Easter eggs, this recipe is for you :). At this time of year, the shops are full of chocolate treats that are perfect for both Easter baking and decorating. These Easter cookies topped with chocolate eggs look absolutely adorable.
A wonderful traditional Polish yeast cake, described by the original recipe writers as “a cake of the highest class”. It will make a beautiful centrepiece for an Easter table in true Polish style. This is one of those recipes that used to be scribbled down on little
Deliciously creamy milk chocolate cheesecake with a biscuit base and a delicate milk chocolate topping. You often told me that my chocolate cheesecakes were a little too intense for you, so this time I’ve made a version for anyone who prefers sweeter,
Oreo cheesecake is a treat for both little and big biscuit lovers! Creamy, delicate and wonderfully contrasting – a white cheesecake hiding pieces of black Oreo biscuits, which add not only character but also a lovely crunch and interesting texture. The whole
Chocolate yoghurt Bundt cake with chocolate glaze is a deliciously moist cake made with thick Greek yoghurt. There’s plenty of cocoa in the batter, giving it an almost intensely chocolatey flavour, as though it were made with the finest chocolate…
Hazelnut and chocolate Bundt cake – what could it possibly taste like? Of course… Nutella! It’s moist, soft, wonderfully fragrant and absolutely delicious with the chocolate glaze. What more could you want? I should warn you, though – it’s seriously addictive…
White chocolate, curd cheese and silky salted caramel – this combination is simply irresistible! This cheesecake has an exceptionally creamy texture and a wonderful flavour, with the sweetness of the white chocolate beautifully balanced by the gently salted
Lemon curd cheesecake is one of those cheesecakes you’ll want to come back to. Delicately lemony, intensely creamy and full of rich cheesecake flavour, it’s finished with a delicious, velvety layer of lemon curd. If you make it with Polish curd cheese
Cheesecake with coconut meringue topping is a delicate, creamy cheesecake inspired by the classic Polish Golden Dew cheesecake, this time topped with a light coconut meringue. It has a wonderfully melt-in-the-mouth cheesecake filling, a fantastic crisp pastry base and
Chocolate cake with cream and easter eggs is a perfect Easter treat for little and grown-up chocolate lovers alike ;). If you’d like to add this chocolate cake with cream alongside your Easter babkas, mazurkas and cheesecakes, you simply must try this recipe.
A wonderful, deliciously buttery almond-flavoured Bundt cake. Like any creamed cake, it’s simple to make, and half of the flour is replaced with ground almonds. They’re what keep the cake from becoming dry and help it stay fresh for longer than a traditional
I can never resist coming back to the flavours of almonds, Amaretto and marzipan… I baked this almond Amaretto cheesecake out of a longing for that delicious almond flavour – a longing that has stayed with me since the festive season. It’s an unusual cheesecake
The best chocolate fruit loaf. This chocolate loaf with prunes and walnuts is dense and substantial, deeply chocolatey and moist without being heavy or stodgy. Packed with plenty of prunes and walnuts, with a hint of orange, it is wonderfully soft. Could this be an alternative
Chocolate Plum mazurek will be making an appearance on my Easter table. I’ve decided to continue my series of “chocolate plum” recipes which, although more suited to winter, I think will fit perfectly with the atmosphere of this Easter, which is unfortunately
Last year I started a series of Easter egg-shaped mazurkas (eggnog and blackcurrant, chocolate “day and night” and coconut and raspberry). This year I’d like to continue the series of modern mazurkas in the same format. I’ll start with a classic – a dulce de leche
An incredibly delicious pistachio and lemon cake, generously soaked with fresh lemon juice. One of the easiest and most delicious pistachio cakes; all the ingredients are simply mixed together, much like making muffins. Once baked, the cake is soaked with freshly