Biscotti are traditional Italian biscuits that are baked twice. Dry, though less so than Polish rusks, and sweet, they can be wonderfully varied in flavour. They’re perfect with coffee or a glass of wine, and their ability to keep for a long time is, apart from their delicious taste, one
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
Plum and pistachio cake is a wonderful combination of crisp, buttery pastry, delicate pistachio and almond filling, and juicy, slightly tart plums. The cake is a variation on the classic English Bakewell tart, but it is lighter and fluffier. Instead of the traditional layer of jam, it
The world has gone crazy for number cakes. And it’s easy to see why – they’re a refreshing change from traditional sponge and meringue cakes, and make a wonderful gift for an anniversary, birthday, Valentine’s Day or practically any occasion. They can be baked in the shape of numbers
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
The best shortcrust pastry, juicy Italian plums and a delicate filling made with mascarpone, sweetened condensed milk and eggs. This plum and mascarpone tart is creamy and almost cheesecake-like, with a velvety filling that is gently sweet and has a lovely hint of lemon.
Old-fashioned Swedish pralines called dammsugare (“vacuum cleaners”), which in appearance resemble Polish bajaderki. They are made using leftover cakes or biscuits, so perhaps the name comes from the idea of “cleaning out” the cupboards ;). Or maybe it comes
Perfect chocolate muffins with Nutella. Rich, deeply chocolatey and wonderfully substantial, with ground almonds adding even more texture. They’re not overly sweet – just right. And the surprise? A generous amount of Nutella hidden inside, although you can
Reese’s macarons are utterly indulgent chocolate almond cookies filled with a creamy peanut butter filling. Decorated with chocolate and sprinkled with peanuts for extra crunch – a perfect combination! These macarons are made using Italian meringue, giving them a crisp
A delicate, buttery cake with raspberries and chocolate, topped with a crunchy almond crumble. Quick and easy to make, it looks beautiful dusted with icing sugar (very wintry!), while the raspberries give it a summery feel :). And, of course, the combination of raspberries
An intensely almondy cake with a small amount of flour, one of those marzipan-like cakes. Generously soaked with fresh citrus juice, it is moist, fragrant and wonderfully rich. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but I’m sure there are plenty of you who will absolutely love it!
An easy and delicious spring-summer bake: buttery shortcrust pastry with rhubarb and strawberries. Perfectly sweet, with a delicious crumble topping made from the same dough as the base, so there’s very little extra work. This makes a generous traybake
I always kick off plum season with a classic plum crumble :). This time, it’s extra crunchy and indulgent, with the addition of granola (you can use homemade granola or your favourite shop-bought variety). This plum crumble with granola is absolutely delicious
A delicate ricotta cheesecake with plums – simply delicious! Baked on a homemade shortcrust base, this ricotta cheesecake is soft, sweet and beautifully balanced by the juiciness of ripe Polish plums. Toasted flaked almonds add an extra layer of flavour and texture.
An incredible crumbly cranberry cake, taken to another level with the addition of brown butter. It tastes divine – the buttery, melt-in-the-mouth shortcrust has a wonderful nutty flavour that pairs perfectly with the tart cranberries. With flaked almonds, cinnamon
Bavarian apple cheese cake tart is a wonderful autumnal bake. It is like a traditional cheesecake on a shortcrust base, with the delicious addition of apples, cinnamon and almonds :). Unassuming in appearance and quite low – more like a tart – it definitely tastes better than it looks.
Kvæfjordkake – “the world’s best cake” – comes from the northern region of Norway and traditionally appears at important celebrations such as christenings, confirmations, weddings and birthdays. It has become known as Norway’s national cake and is even