This hazelnut, plum and chocolate cake is an incredible flavour combination. I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve had such a perfect trio – plums, nuts and chocolate complement each other beautifully, creating a fragrant, soft, moist and truly special cake.
This cheesecake, baked as part of pre-Christmas testing, turned out to be an absolute hit. Calling it “divine” wouldn’t be enough – it’s completely irresistible! A wonderfully creamy cheesecake layer, a tangy plum preserve filling and a perfectly spiced gingerbread mousse…
Wonderful, well-balanced chocolate muffins with a curd cheese filling. Delicious, soft and fluffy – it’s hard to stop at just one ;). Perfect for a quick treat when you’re craving something chocolatey. They’re quick to make and require no fuss. I baked mine in paper cups
A famous and much-loved cake, known especially to fans of Nigella Lawson – a rich honey and chocolate cake topped with adorable marzipan bees :). Soft, beautifully risen, moist yet not heavy. The chocolate doesn’t overpower the flavour – the honey shines through
A classic sunken chocolate cake – baked, cooled, then filled with cream and fruit. Here, it’s paired with a delicate coconut cream and a raspberry compote – a truly wonderful combination. Finished with desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries (optional)
If you love baklava, you’re in for a treat ;). This version features hazelnuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. It’s sticky, rich and completely addictive. Layer upon layer of crisp filo pastry filled with toasted nuts and high-quality chocolate
A quick, delicious and melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pudding with pears. Perfect when you’re craving something chocolatey but don’t want to spend more than a few minutes preparing dessert. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and you probably already have all the
A light, moist and delicately crumbly chocolate Easter cake with a hint of cardamom. It’s based on a classic sponge-style cake made with potato starch (with a few tweaks – swapping the flours and adding cocoa). This is a great option if you don’t enjoy creaming butter
A delicious raspberry and chocolate charlotte – an elegant yet simple dessert. Instead of a fruit mousse, this version features a two-layer Bavarian cream. Light, airy and perfectly set, the cream is surrounded by a ring of ladyfingers, creating a beautiful
A creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake with chunks of Snickers bars, topped with milk chocolate and salted peanuts. Lightened with ricotta, yet still perfectly creamy and smooth. The chopped Snickers add texture and a caramel-chocolate bite. A must-try for all Snickers lovers :).
A rich chocolate cake layered with walnuts, plum jam and a generous soak of rum syrup. A perfect winter bake. Chocolate is the dominant flavour, but the addition of walnuts and dark rum gives it a wonderfully deep character. The cake holds up well at room
This time, I wasn’t the one baking. Whenever my older daughter has a friend over, they often disappear into the kitchen and… bake. First, they choose a recipe from one of the cookbooks, then gather all the ingredients and equipment they need. These are their first steps in the kitchen
Another take on a flavour combination that’s already a favourite on the blog – alongside the Rocher meringue torte and Rocher cake, these irresistible chocolate hazelnut cupcakes simply had to happen. I made them for Children’s Day… don’t ask who ate the most ;).
A light summer cheesecake with white chocolate and strawberry mousse, with no baking required. The whole dessert is airy, delicate and fluffy – like a strawberry milkshake or a soft strawberry mousse. Decorated with meringues and freeze-dried strawberries, though
Delightful festive cookies packed with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Crisp on the outside and soft in the centre, they’re simple to make and turn out perfectly every time. A wonderful treat for the holiday season!
These “chocohotopots” are the most chocolatey pudding you can imagine. The tops bake into a delicate, slightly cracked crust, almost like macarons, while the inside stays molten, rich, and irresistibly gooey. Perfect for chocolate lovers and cosy
Even if it’s still warm outside, it’s worth indulging in the combination of pears and warming spices. This spiced pear cake with chocolate glaze is wonderfully moist, aromatic (with a gingerbread-like flavour), and soft, even with the addition of rye flour.
A vanilla cheesecake topped with a sweet, luscious caramel chocolate mousse – perfect for those who truly love indulgent desserts. This one doesn’t hold back on caramel sweetness – you simply have to embrace it! For the mousse, use proper caramel-flavoured