An absolute favourite and one of the most delicious plum cakes I’ve ever baked. Luckily, plums are still in the shops, so I was finally able to make this recipe after putting it off for a while :). The cake is sweet – as it should be, since it contains plenty of marzipan – but it’s
A quick and easy butter cake, low in height but generously topped with juicy cherries, baked in a tart tin. You can use any type of cherries—fresh, bottled, canned or frozen (thawed). Just make sure they’re thoroughly drained before using. It’s
This cake is simply wonderful. It’s not light and fluffy, but beautifully soft, rich and satisfying. Fragrant with cinnamon crumble and almonds, it’s perfect with a cup of coffee or for serving to guests. It’s worth making in advance, as it takes quite a while to bake.
Amaretti biscuits are my absolute favourite of all almond macaroons, so I decided to use them in a crumble topping. And I’ll be honest with you—this almond crumble is at its very best with ripe, juicy pears or soft, sweet damsons. Raspberries would
These chocolate coconut macaroons are quick and easy to make, and taste just like chocolate coconut macaroons should. They’re not crisp—instead, they’re slightly firm on the outside, wonderfully chewy and sticky in the middle, and delightfully moreish ;).
This nutty poppy seed cake is one of the most delicious vegan poppy seed cakes you’ll ever try. More importantly, it’s perfect for anyone with food intolerances, as it’s made without eggs, dairy or gluten. It’s everything a great poppy seed cake should be – packed with
A simple upside-down peach and raspberry cake inspired by the blog’s Melba series – including the favourite summer peach and raspberry pavlova cake and the no-bake peach cheesecake. This cake is delicate, enriched with ground almonds and made with buttermilk
A wonderful almond tart with gooseberries – absolutely everyone was delighted with its flavour :). Crisp, buttery pastry, tart gooseberries and an aromatic almond cream (known as frangipane) create a combination that’s hard to resist. A must-bake for every
Fyrstekake, or Norwegian almond tart, is a traditional and much-loved Scandinavian bake, also known as Prince’s Cake. What makes it so regal? Above all, the rich almond filling. If you’re a marzipan lover, this is definitely the cake for you!
Panforte is a traditional Italian Christmas delicacy with a long history, originating in the city of Siena in the 13th century. There are no words to describe just how delicious it is! Its texture is most similar to nougat – slightly chewy and sticky, intensely flavoured
Fig and cinnamon cheesecake is an exceptional dessert and one of the best cheesecakes I’ve had in a long time. Which is rather surprising, considering I’m not particularly fond of dried figs ;). The combination of nuts, figs, cinnamon, orange and creamy cheese is
Half sponge cake, half Pavlova – a delicious twist in the form of a summery strawberry dessert. This double meringue strawberry cake is made with simple ingredients, comes together quickly and, although quite sweet, tastes absolutely heavenly. It’s a bit like combining
Pears in syrup baked in a delicious almond filling and nestled in a crisp buttery pastry shell – a wonderful pear and almond tart! The almond filling, known as frangipane, may already be familiar to you from the raspberry Bakewell tart. As usual, the
An incredibly delicious dessert – hot plums baked under a buttery almond crumble topping. Perfect for an afternoon treat when it’s cold, rainy and windy outside and you’re holding a bowl of this warm, comforting dessert in your hands. Highly recommended!
These almond cookies taste just like almond croissants in cookie form. They’re intensely buttery and almondy, with crisp edges and a soft, chewy centre. The recipe is inspired by frangipane – the rich almond cream traditionally used to fill almond
A classic apricot tart topped with a beautiful lattice of buttery shortcrust pastry. Sweet, juicy apricots pair wonderfully with crisp pastry, creating a truly irresistible summer dessert. For a delicious variation, replace 100 g of the apricots with fresh raspberries.
A wonderful buttery crumble slice filled with almonds and juicy cherries. If you’re lucky enough to have a cherry tree in your garden and the first cherries of the season are ready to pick, this recipe is highly recommended! There’s nothing complicated
This cream cheese and strawberry tart features a crisp, buttery pastry shell filled with a smooth cream cheese filling and topped with juicy fresh strawberries. Its flavour is quite different from a tart made with mascarpone, thanks to the distinctive character of Philadelphia