The best poppy seed cake on a shortcrust base, topped with icing and candied orange peel. It appeared on my Christmas table, and I will happily return to this recipe in the future. Perfectly moist, rich and completely trouble-free to bake. Highly recommended.
This rhubarb and raspberry crumble cake is another wonderful combination of rhubarb and raspberries baked into a simple buttery pastry. One of its biggest advantages is how quick it is to make, while still delivering the classic flavour of shortcrust pastry
A flourless chocolate cake made with ground almonds instead of flour, topped with whipped cream and fresh cherries. Unlike a brownie, this chocolate cake is not overly dense, but has a slightly bittersweet character that is beautifully balanced by the sweetness
Anyone who cannot imagine Christmas without the warm aroma of cinnamon should seriously consider this recipe! Exclusive to My Baking Addiction, this is a Zimtsterne Cinnamon Cheesecake. Its name comes from the traditional German cinnamon star biscuits
Brown butter rhubarb crumble is one of the simplest and most delicious ways to make the most of rhubarb while it is in season. In this recipe, rhubarb takes centre stage without the addition of any other fruit, allowing its distinctive tart flavour to shine through.
A fantastic combination of rhubarb and almonds in a simple yoghurt cake. This rhubarb and almond cake is fresh, moist and wonderfully aromatic thanks to the blend of extracts and spices, while the generous amount of rhubarb gives it a lovely refreshing character
Continuing with the almond and plum theme, here is a wonderfully rustic Italian almond plum cake. It comes together quickly and requires no mixer — simply combine the ingredients with a whisk. Thanks to the generous amount of ground almonds, the cake stays moist
Delicate butter cookies studded with dark chocolate and fresh redcurrants. Crisp around the edges, soft in the centre, with a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavours. Delicate shortbread cookies with redcurrants and chocolate. These large, buttery biscuits spread
The very best nutty gingerbread hearts. Rustic in appearance, with their wonderful aroma coming not only from the warming spice blend but also from a generous amount of nuts: almonds and walnuts. They taste wonderfully rich and nutty. These rustic gingerbread de with walnut liqueur…
A seasonal almond cake with rhubarb and a delicate hint of orange. Despite the batter giving no indication before baking, the cake turns out wonderfully soft and tender (it contains only a small amount of flour, with most of the structure coming from ground almonds).
Traditional Danish brunkager cookies made with warming spices, muscovado sugar, candied peel, and almonds. Crisp, aromatic, and perfect for Christmas baking. Brunkager — traditional Danish Christmas cookies — literally translates as “brown cookies.
Soft, moist, and wonderfully rich — and above all… chocolatey :). This chocolate apple cake is simple to make, yet packed with flavor: chocolate, apples, almonds, rum, and cinnamon — it simply had to taste amazing! After the first bite, we all agreed that we absolutely
A quick and easy orange-flavoured poppy seed cake filled with dried fruit and nuts. This orange poppy seed cake requires no pre-soaking of the poppy seeds. Finished with a sweet orange glaze and decorated with candied orange peel, it’s well worth testing before
Chocolate poppy seed cake is made with a rich chocolate poppy seed filling and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. This flourless poppy seed cake is packed with nuts, candied orange peel and dried cranberries. There’s no need for a pastry base — the cake is already
These charming festive cookies are Pfeffernüsse — traditional German Christmas cookies, also popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. They’re a bit old-fashioned and often overlooked, but truly worth rediscovering. Their defining feature is a bold blend of warming
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
A chocolate and rose cake with raspberries — perfect not only for Valentine’s Day, but for any occasion (or no occasion at all!) when you want to treat someone special. Soft chocolate layers are filled with delicate rose cream, raspberry jam and fresh raspberries.
Delicate chocolate cupcakes perfect for an afternoon treat, soaked in a rich coffee syrup. Their texture is closer to a light chocolate cake — softer and fluffier than brownies. They rise without baking powder or bicarbonate of soda, relying entirely on well-whipped egg whites.