Tag: chocolate

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!

For fans of strawberries and white chocolate. A quick no-bake strawberry cheesecake with white chocolate, made with either cream cheese or traditional curd cheese. The strawberry flavour isn’t overly sharp or fresh – instead, it reminds me more of creamy strawberry ice cream :).

Pistachio cheesecake is a truly original festive dessert. With pistachio paste, white chocolate and a delicate hint of rose… it’s simply stunning! I had never tried such a flavour combination before and wasn’t sure what to expect – it was a bit of an experiment ;).