Jewish apple cake is a wonderfully moist, apple-packed cake with a lovely hint of cinnamon. It’s quite different from a classic Polish apple cake (szarlotka) – there’s no pastry base or layer of cooked apples here. Instead, it’s packed with pieces of fresh apple

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.

This simple and delicious apple and skyr cake is made without a mixer. It’s soft, moist and delicately flavoured with vanilla, with little pieces of apple that become lovely and tender as the cake bakes. The skyr gives it a wonderfully soft texture, while the flaked almonds

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

Apparently, I’ve somehow never shared a recipe for a simple, quick and delicious strawberry no-bake cheesecake with jelly on Moje Wypieki before. Time to put that right ;). This is a light and delicate cheesecake with a lovely strawberry flavour, a little like ptasie mleczko

These quick and easy brownies are made in just one bowl and contain no refined sugar. Soft, sticky dates provide all the sweetness, as well as being the main ingredient. The brownies have a rich, intensely chocolatey flavour and are quite dark, so they’re

Strawberry millet cheesecake is a dessert made with cooked millet and fresh strawberries. This millet “cheesecake” is a great alternative for anyone who cannot eat dairy products (I’ve included suitable substitutes in the ingredients), so you can easily

These wonderful, intensely aromatic tayberries are perfect for cakes and preserves. You really must try these tayberry cupcakes – the flavour of the fruit itself is exceptional! Sadly, picking them is another story… No wonder we were the only volunteers

An amazing baked pudding with plums, a splash of almond liqueur and a dusting of cinnamon… A delicious and wonderfully quick dessert, with the plums adding just the right amount of tartness to keep it from being overly sweet. If I hadn’t felt obliged to share,

These cinnamon and cardamom yeast knots are perfect for anyone who loves soft, buttery buns packed with warming spices. The delicate yeast dough is filled with brown sugar, cinnamon and cardamom, and the distinctive plaiting and knotting gives each bun a beautiful

Delicious, simple cookies with an intense peanut butter flavour, rolled oats and plenty of chocolate. They’re lightly crisp on the outside, with a soft, slightly chewy centre thanks to the oats. They’re incredibly easy to make and taste best while still slightly warm,

If you love classic chocolate chip cookies, you really must try this tahini version. These cookies have lightly crisp edges, a soft and wonderfully chewy centre, and a delicate sesame flavour. The tahini isn’t overpowering, but it gives the cookies a deeper, slightly nutty,

This moist, soft and wonderfully lemony yoghurt cake is made without butter. Greek yoghurt keeps the cake beautifully moist and fresh for longer, while the oil gives it a delicate, tender texture. A generous amount of freshly grated lemon zest gives the cake a bright, refreshing

Torta Caprese is a classic flourless chocolate and nut cake from the Italian island of Capri. It’s traditionally made with almonds and Amaretto, but I’ve given mine a more homely twist, using walnuts and rum instead. There’s no flour or baking powder in this cake

The best apricot preserve ever :). I originally planned to make it with orange liqueur (I thought the combination would be wonderful), but a friend insisted that apricots and Amaretto are simply meant to be together ;). I don’t usually use pectin to speed things up

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