A delicate and delicious butter cake with rhubarb and cinnamon, made with buttermilk. The buttermilk gives it incredible lightness and character, while the rhubarb adds its distinctive tart flavour. To me, buttermilk cakes feel slightly old-fashioned in the best possible way
Who even came up with the idea of calling them “pierogi”? ;). Regardless of the name, they are absolutely delicious! Until I tried this recipe from Fetti, the lazy pierogi from traditional Polish milk bars seemed impossible to recreate at home (was choosing the right
Traditional Danish brunkager cookies made with warming spices, muscovado sugar, candied peel, and almonds. Crisp, aromatic, and perfect for Christmas baking. Brunkager — traditional Danish Christmas cookies — literally translates as “brown cookies.
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
A simple yet delicious butter cake with a subtle custard flavor, apples, and cinnamon. Wonderfully soft and tender, perfect with a glass of milk for an afternoon treat :). Makes a large tray bake!
These famous cinnamon swirl buns, inspired by one of the popular American bakery chains, have already become iconic. Although the original recipe remains a secret, it’s definitely worth trying this homemade version of Cinnabons — just as delicious! Fluffy yeast dough
Sesame cookies are cookies for true Cookie Monsters. They’re monstrously big — but also monstrously delicious: crunchy, slightly firm and wonderfully full of sesame flavour.
Right after making crema catalana, I churned a batch of Catalan ice cream. The ice cream tastes just like the original dessert, so if these are your flavours, don’t wait too long to make it ;). These are traditional egg-yolk-based ice creams, prepared the classic way
A naked gingerbread cake decorated with gingerbread cookies (my own gingerbread dough is still maturing, so this time I used shop-bought cookies). The cake is filled with a delicious peanut butter and almond liqueur cream. Of course, you can easily customise
These charming festive cookies are Pfeffernüsse — traditional German Christmas cookies, also popular in Denmark and the Netherlands. They’re a bit old-fashioned and often overlooked, but truly worth rediscovering. Their defining feature is a bold blend of warming
A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for
Pumpkin pie is a traditional dessert served during Halloween and Thanksgiving in both the USA and Canada. It consists of a shortcrust pastry baked in a deep dish (I used a deep tart tin), filled with a smooth mixture of pumpkin purée, cream and warming spices. The filling
Molasses cookies are crisp on the outside, soft and slightly sticky in the centre, with a deep, distinctive molasses flavour and aroma. I don’t use molasses much during the year, but in the winter and festive season I simply can’t resist it. It’s become a bit of a ritual
A soft and quick Apple Swiss roll (especially easy if, like me, you use jarred apple filling) – and my children absolutely love it :). Perfect for a light afternoon treat or simply with a cup of coffee. Highly recommended!
A delicious, soft butter cake with bananas and cinnamon. Perfect for those moments when you’re wondering what to do with overripe bananas ;). Quick to make, and it tastes like a little escape to sunny Spain in the middle of winter…
Delicious pumpkin cheesecake, perfect for those who adore this vegetable :). This time, it’s a pumpkin cheesecake with maple syrup and pecans. Made with sweetened condensed milk for an extra creamy texture, gently spiced with warming autumn flavours, and topped
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…
A truly special cranberry walnut tart inspired by a classic Linzer torte. The filling is a homemade cranberry jam, quick to prepare – no need for days of simmering and stirring. The pastry is beautifully buttery and nutty, though quite delicate to handle, so rolling it out on baking