Oil bundt cake
24.03.26

Oil bundt cake

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

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Chocolate ice cream
24.03.26

Chocolate ice cream

I’d been meaning to make chocolate ice cream for ages, but never quite had enough freezer space for an ice cream maker… until now. And it was absolutely worth the wait. Homemade chocolate ice cream is something else entirely – it shouldn’t even share

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Chocolate cake with strawberry mousse
24.03.26

Chocolate cake with strawberry mousse

A deliciously moist chocolate cake topped with a light strawberry mousse made from blended strawberries, finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The combination of airy strawberry mousse and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. Well worth making while strawberries

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Chocolate orange brownies
24.03.26

Chocolate orange brownies

If you happen to have some leftover chocolate sweets or pralines after the holidays, they’re perfect for baking. That’s exactly how this orange brownie came to life, inspired by the iconic Terry’s chocolate orange (a personal favourite). This brownie is wonderfully moist

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Nutella and hazelnut brownies
24.03.26

Nutella and hazelnut brownies

Nigella Lawson’s Torta alla Gianduia was such a hit that I couldn’t resist experimenting further with Nutella. The combination of hazelnuts and chocolate is one of my absolute favourites, and these brownies truly deliver. Rich, dense and wonderfully fudgy

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Traditional Polish royal mazurek
24.03.26

Traditional Polish royal mazurek

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

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Lemon cheesecake with roasted rhubarb
24.03.26

Lemon cheesecake with roasted rhubarb

An incredibly delicious, refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake with a biscuit base, topped with rhubarb roasted in honey and vanilla. Truly a showstopper. Its light, delicate texture and gentle citrus flavour remind me of the classic British dessert lemon fool

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Passion fruit mazurek
24.03.26

Passion fruit mazurek

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

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Advocaat and fudge bundt cake
24.03.26

Advocaat and fudge bundt cake

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.

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Soft chocolate buttermilk cookies
24.03.26

Soft chocolate buttermilk cookies

Some say these cookies simply melt in the mouth… And it’s hard to disagree. These soft chocolate buttermilk cookies are wonderfully tender and, best of all, they stay soft for hours… Deeply chocolatey, easy to make, and perfect for cosy autumn evenings.

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Cassis Cake
23.03.26

Cassis Cake

Cassis Cake – chocolate cake with blackcurrant cream and meringue. Cassis cake is a truly delicious layered dessert made of soft chocolate sponge, filled with blackcurrant cream and blackcurrants in jelly, and topped with a crisp chocolate meringue. Intensely fruity and refreshing,

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Raspberry cheesecake with sour cream glaze
23.03.26

Raspberry cheesecake with sour cream glaze

I’ve always wanted to create a raspberry version of a wonderful blueberry cheesecake. My earlier attempts at making a baked cheesecake with fresh raspberries weren’t very successful. That’s where freeze-dried fruit comes to the rescue. This raspberry

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Cream cheese cake with plums
23.03.26

Cream cheese cake with plums

A delicious, moist plum cake that stays fresh for days. Not quite your ordinary plum cake — this one is made with cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), which gives it an incredibly soft and moist texture. It uses a generous amount of fruit, inserted

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Balladyna
22.03.26

Balladyna

A popular, well-loved and above all delicious layered cake — Balladyna. Balladyna is made up of two layers of delicate cocoa sponge, a light curd cheese cream, crisp biscuits, dulce de leche and, of course, a raspberry jelly topping. It’s a full tray bake

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Pumpkin rolls
22.03.26

Pumpkin rolls

Soft breakfast pumpkin rolls with a beautiful golden colour, thanks to pumpkin purée. These simple, fluffy rolls are topped with pumpkin seeds and are utterly irresistible!

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3 Bit Cake
22.03.26

3 Bit Cake

This no-bake “3 BIT” cake is so popular it hardly needs an introduction ;). I was asked for the recipe by a friend of a friend — in fact, an English lady who buys this cake in a Polish shop here in the UK. As you can see, it’s loved across different cultures! As Joey Tribbiani would say:

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Chocolate cheesecake
22.03.26

Chocolate cheesecake

A rich and intense chocolate cheesecake, based on a recipe by Nigella Lawson. With a chocolate topping and a biscuit base, this is a truly indulgent dessert. Traditionally made with cream cheese such as Philadelphia, I prefer to use Polish curd cheese, finely ground three times.

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