Marian Burros’s famous plum torte is a very simple plum cake. It became one of the most recognisable recipes ever published by The New York Times. The recipe first appeared in the newspaper in 1983. It quickly became hugely popular with readers and was r
A no-bake white chocolate cheesecake which, thanks to the right amount of white chocolate, does not require any gelatine. Left in the fridge overnight, it sets to the perfect consistency. It becomes firm in the fridge, but when removed, it becomes wonderfully soft
Cobbler is a classic American dessert, particularly popular in the southern United States. Its name most likely comes from the English word “cobble”, meaning “to pave” or “to arrange stones”. The term refers to the dessert’s characteristic appearance – pieces of dough
An intensely almondy cake with a small amount of flour, one of those marzipan-like cakes. Generously soaked with fresh citrus juice, it is moist, fragrant and wonderfully rich. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but I’m sure there are plenty of you who will absolutely love it!
An incredibly delicious pistachio and lemon cake, generously soaked with fresh lemon juice. One of the easiest and most delicious pistachio cakes; all the ingredients are simply mixed together, much like making muffins. Once baked, the cake is soaked with freshly
Pistachio meringue cake is another addition to the pistachio treats on the blog :). Two delicious pistachio meringue layers filled with pistachio cream and fresh raspberries. An elegant dessert, perfect for Christmas and other special occasions, that is sure to impress everyone!
Mayonnaise Bundt cake is a popular and well-known bake, and these days no one is surprised by the addition of mayonnaise to cake batter ;). This cake rises beautifully and is light, delicate and wonderfully fluffy. Naturally flavoured with lemon zest, but you can
Rhubarb curd tart with Italian meringue was made to complete the set with these rhubarb tartlets :). I have to admit that homemade shortcrust pastry works better in tarts than a biscuit base: it is more stable and, of course, more delicious. It
White chocolate and blueberries are a perfect match :). This no-bake cheesecake is delicate, creamy and absolutely delicious. It’s best made in the evening and left to chill overnight so that it develops the perfect consistency. Highly
A moist and juicy coconut cake with blueberries and a delicate coconut flavour. A lovely seasonal fruit cake that works beautifully with many different fruits; I’ve also baked it with plums and apples. Highly recommended.
Strawberry mousse is a must during strawberry season! This time, I’ve paired it with a pistachio cake. This pistachio cake with strawberry mousse is a wonderful dessert combining strawberries and pistachios: a pistachio cake enveloped in strawberry mousse, finished
This Polish apple pie with meringue topping is an absolute autumn favourite :). Your favourite shortcrust pastry, homemade filling made with tart apples and a delicious, crisp, cloud-like meringue topping… It is simple to make and stays fresh for a long time
An extraordinary apple and walnut tart: crisp, buttery pastry, a layer of apples and a delicious walnut filling… Autumn is in full swing, so let’s make the most of what it has to offer. Perfect with a mug of warming tea.
This almond apple cake is soft, moist and delicious. It tastes just like a lemon almond cake, and I would never have guessed there were apples in it! ;). They do, however, add a lovely freshness and extra moisture to the bake. This is a very simple and quick cake to make
This almond lemon cake is so wonderfully delicious that I’m almost lost for words trying to describe it. Anyone who loves marzipan flavours is sure to fall in love with it. Moist, aromatic and pleasantly dense rather than light and fluffy, with a lovely hint of lemon.
Marcinek is a popular and much-loved Polish layered cake made with thin pastry layers and a delicate cream filling. It comes from the Białowieża Forest region and is particularly associated with the town of Hajnówka. This year, the local authorities in Hajnówka
Frosted mazurek is a traditional Polish Easter mazurek made with classic shortcrust pastry and topped with a generous layer of frosting and almonds, baked together to create a delicate, meringue-like topping. The recipe dates back to 1879 and comes
What can you make with rhubarb curd? A rhubarb and meringue tart is probably the first thing that comes to mind ;). I made individual tartlets, although you can of course make one large, classic-sized tart. I was feeling particularly lazy