The popular and much-loved Polish “cushion cake” is essentially a cheesecake baked into a chocolate sponge. A cheesecake lattice is piped over the top of the chocolate batter, and as the cake rises during baking, it creates the characteristic little “cushions” on the surface.
I had never baked brownies quite like these before. A classic, deeply indulgent brownie with the addition of halva and tahini (sesame paste). The flavour is absolutely wonderful — the little pieces of halva add sweetness to the rich, slightly savoury brownie, making it almost
Yes, I know. Completely simple, right? But I simply couldn’t resist…
Here’s the recipe for a chocolate orange marmalade cake that became the very first bake after moving house — partly to get to know the new oven and partly to use up a few jars of orange marmalade. Although it’s not exactly seasonal, the cake turned out beautifully.
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
The best recipe for crinkle chocolate cookies. Intensely chocolatey — tasting just like brownies — soft, chewy, and staying fresh for days. And on top of that, they look so adorable! I simply couldn’t resist baking them.
Arctic roll with raspberries is a sponge cake roll filled with ice cream. Traditionally, the filling often includes jam alongside the ice cream, but here fresh raspberries take its place. You can also make a vanilla sponge roll and fill it with your favourite ice cream
A wonderful chocolate orange cheesecake made with Terry’s Chocolate Orange chocolates. If you can’t find them, simply replace them with milk chocolate and add the finely grated zest of two oranges (scrubbed and blanched beforehand) plus 1 teaspoon
Some desserts need a bit of persuasion to get people to try them… not this one. These disappear before they even make it to the table — sometimes straight from the tray while still warm! These delightful chocolate brownie cups with Toffifee are the perfect bite-sized treat.
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
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.
Another white chocolate cheesecake for the collection — because if not here, then where? ;). This time, I didn’t quite follow Yotam Ottolenghi’s original proportions and reduced the amount of white chocolate. Even for me, 600 g in one relatively small
Mini Easter cheesecakes topped with chocolate ganache and Cadbury Creme Eggs. These iconic little eggs are incredibly popular across the UK during Easter. While undeniably very sweet, they have a loyal fan base! They make a charming decoration for Easter
A quick, autumnal pear cake with the addition of hazelnuts and chocolate. Personally, next time I’d skip the chocolate and simply enjoy the delicate nutty sponge infused with the aroma of pears ;). This pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake is very quick to make if you have a food processor
Buttery pistachio cookies with white chocolate. Made with unsalted pistachios, they’re quite sweet and a little different in flavour – but very enjoyable :). The pistachio flavour pairs perfectly with the melt-in-the-mouth white chocolate. Highly recommended for fans of white
Brownie with salted caramel and pecans is loved even by those who don’t usually enjoy very chocolatey cakes… I know, it sounds surprising, but salted caramel and nuts are incredibly persuasive! A classic combination that never goes out of style ;).
A truly delicious cheesecake topped with chocolate coffee mousse. Perfect with a cup of coffee or for sharing on special occasions :).
Its refined flavour comes from freshly ground coffee (not instant) and a hint of almond liqueur. If you’re not a fan of coffee, simply
Peanut butter doughnuts are the trendiest doughnuts of the season ;). Soft, fluffy doughnuts filled with a creamy peanut butter filling. After frying, they’re coated in sugar, drizzled with chocolate and sprinkled with salted peanuts. Absolutely delicious!