Advocaat truffles are perfect for a festive afternoon treat and beautifully fragrant with egg liqueur — you can even use a homemade version. These homemade chocolates can be shaped into classic round truffles or made using chocolate moulds. Once coated in chocolate
Another white chocolate cheesecake for the collection — because if not here, then where? ;). This time, I didn’t quite follow Yotam Ottolenghi’s original proportions and reduced the amount of white chocolate. Even for me, 600 g in one relatively small
Mazariner are decadent Swedish tartlets made with a buttery shortcrust pastry, filled with a delicate almond mixture and finished with a tangy lemon icing. Traditionally baked in oval moulds, though a standard muffin tin works perfectly well. The pastry is wonderfully crisp
Mini Easter cheesecakes topped with chocolate ganache and Cadbury Creme Eggs. These iconic little eggs are incredibly popular across the UK during Easter. While undeniably very sweet, they have a loyal fan base! They make a charming decoration for Easter
For those who don’t own a traditional bundt tin but still want to bake something special for Easter — this cake is just the thing. In fact, it’s so light and delicate that it wouldn’t hold its shape well in a classic bundt mould anyway. It tastes absolutely divine — truly irresistible
A light and fluffy cheesecake made with egg whites, paired with a delicious buttery shortcrust base. To make this cheesecake, you’ll need quite a lot of egg whites! It’s the perfect recipe to use them up after occasions like Fat Thursday (when making doughnuts
An orange bundt cake made with a whole orange (yes – including the peel!) or, if you prefer, a wonderfully moist orange cake baked in a standard tin. Delicious, delicate, moist. Although I didn’t manage to bake it for Easter, I happily returned to the recipe a few days
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
The name “Snowy Fluff” perfectly reflects both the look and the taste of this dessert – I can absolutely vouch for that :). This no-bake cheesecake is made with curd cheese, jelly and whipped cream, topped with toasted coconut flakes. It’s not overly sweet, wonderfully
Charming “Forest Moss” cupcakes made from your favourite green spinach cake – no artificial colouring needed. Even if they didn’t make it in time for St. Patrick’s Day, they’re perfect for welcoming spring! With a hint of lemon and a light lemon cream, these mini treats are not only
For me, November smells like apples, nuts, spiced tea, and Scandinavian bakes… Like a squirrel, I stock up on nuts for winter ;). This maple walnut bundt cake was simply a must. A rich pecan-maple filling hidden inside a soft, buttery cake – there’s something truly special
An absolutely irresistible carrot Bundt cake with ground almonds and a delicate orange flavour. Perhaps it’s time to start a new Easter tradition – serving this moist, aromatic cake with its beautiful golden-orange colour? The finely grated carrots blend seamlessly
Seromak – also known as poppy seed cheesecake – is one of my favourite flavour combinations. And since my husband absolutely loves poppy seeds in any form, I didn’t need much convincing to bake it. I must admit, this recipe is exceptional
A classic vanilla and chocolate marble bundt cake – perfectly sweet, beautifully soft and one of the best I’ve ever baked. Highly recommended.
A wonderfully simple oil-based bundt cake, found in my grandfather’s old recipe notebook. A classic bundt cake that many of you will likely recognise. Dust it with icing sugar, add a cocoa swirl, or drizzle with icing or chocolate – however you like. It’s always
I love reaching for my older cookbooks and baking from them… This traditional Polish royal mazurek is one of the most luxurious versions of the classic. Rich with the finest butter, almonds and fruit preserved in jam, it’s easy to see where the name comes from. It’s well
For those who enjoy fresh, zesty flavours, this one’s a real treat. This passion fruit mazurek is baked in a tart tin and filled with a beautifully tangy, creamy filling bursting with tropical character. It’s a slightly more modern take on the traditional Polish Easter
An indulgent advocaat and fudge cake – soft, fragrant and beautifully tender, with pieces of gooey caramel running through the middle. Hard to resist… I certainly couldn’t. You can also swap the fudge for grated chocolate – it makes a wonderful stracciatella-style version.