This pumpkin tart has a crisp chocolate pastry crust with a hint of warming spice, a layer of melted chocolate and a lovely creamy pumpkin filling. I’ve finished it with a chocolate drizzle, but if you’re feeling creative, why not decorate it with a chocolate spiderweb?
This no-bake chocolate millet cheesecake is a variation on my almond and strawberry millet dessert. It tastes just like a traditional chocolate cheesecake, yet there isn’t a trace of curd cheese in it! The secret is cooked millet, blended until smooth and creamy
Chocolate cake and raspberry mousse – a combination worth making at least once during raspberry season! This raspberry and chocolate traybake is a generous, family-sized dessert in a neat, elegant form. The rich chocolate flavour is definitely the star here (so it’s
These almond and raspberry brownies are an absolute dream! They’re rich and intensely chocolatey, with a lovely fudgy texture, a hint of almond and tart raspberries that balance the sweetness perfectly. Ground almonds replace most of the flour, giving the brownies
This coconut and raspberry mousse cake is a real showstopper! It has a light, creamy coconut mousse with a layer of tangy raspberry jelly hidden inside, all sitting on a coconut meringue base with a deliciously crunchy layer of white chocolate-coated cornflakes.
This indulgent cake brings together two favourites: rich, moist Devil’s Food Cake and a smooth, creamy vanilla cheesecake. The layers are sandwiched with chocolate ganache and finished with a generous coating of silky chocolate on top. It’s a
Sister Anastazja’s cakes have always seemed a little daunting to me. If you’ve ever seen her incredibly tall, multi-layered creations, you’ll know what I mean ;). That’s probably why I’ve never baked any of her recipes, and the cookbook I brought back from Poland
If you love Bounty bars, you’ll adore this coconut meringue cake! It has layers of crisp coconut meringue, a creamy coconut filling and a delicious chocolate topping. I used milk chocolate, but dark chocolate works just as well if you prefer a more intense
This delicious Bounty cake has a soft, moist chocolate cake, a generous layer of creamy coconut filling and a smooth chocolate topping. If you love Bounty bars, you’ll love this cake! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients, yet looks impressive enough
Legnica gingerbread bombs, known in German as Liegnitzer Bomben, are traditional spiced cakes from Legnica, Poland. They date back to the late 19th century, when they were first made by the German Müller brothers, and were traditionally enjoyed at Christmas.
This chocolate brownie with a cheesecake layer, dulce de leche and walnuts is the ultimate autumn treat. The brownie is rich and fudgy, with a creamy layer of cheesecake, gooey caramel swirls and crunchy walnuts on top. It’s wonderfully indulgent and perfect
These mini Black Forest cheesecakes are inspired by the classic Black Forest gâteau, with rich chocolate cheesecake, fluffy whipped cream, tangy cherry gel and a generous scattering of dark chocolate shavings. They’re baked without a biscuit base
This elegant chocolate mousse cake looks like it belongs in a top patisserie! It’s one of Anna Olson’s most impressive chocolate desserts (do you watch her baking shows?). Rich, intensely chocolatey and utterly delicious, it’s a real showstopper. The mousse
Bûche de Noël, or French Yule Log, is a classic Christmas dessert shaped to look like a tree trunk. It’s traditionally made from a filled sponge roll, and my version pairs a chocolate sponge flavoured with warming spices with a light vanilla mascarpone cream.
These twisted hazelnut buns are perfect for autumn – soft, fluffy and wonderfully fragrant, with a delicious filling made from ground hazelnuts, cinnamon, chocolate and cocoa powder. They’re some of the best sweet buns I’ve had recently, and my family agrees :).
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
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.
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,