This traditional Polish boiled lemon mazurek is light as sponge cake, slightly chewy, with a texture similar to a macaron, intensely lemony and wonderfully old-fashioned. It’s the kind of Easter mazurek that’s rarely baked nowadays, so I wanted to
Blueberries are still irresistible, but their season is slowly coming to an end. To celebrate them one last time, I made this light and delicate no-bake blueberry skyr cheesecake. It has the texture of a fluffy mousse cheesecake – creamy, refreshing and bursting
This lemon self-saucing pudding is simply irresistible. It’s so delicious that, if it hadn’t been taken away from me, I probably would have eaten the whole thing myself! As it bakes, the mixture magically separates into a light, airy lemon sponge on top and
I love cakes that are light, not overly sweet, simply decorated and beautifully understated in flavour. This refreshing lemon cake was the perfect dessert for a hot summer day while we were out enjoying the sunshine – it was chilling in the fridge, waiting
This beautiful pistachio cake is made with layers of chocolate sponge, a silky pistachio cream prepared with 100% pistachio paste, a fresh citrus syrup and juicy raspberries. The vibrant green finish of finely ground pistachios makes it truly eye-catching, while the
This rhubarb breakfast cake is a wonderful treat for breakfast, brunch, a picnic or any sweet start to the day. It’s a simple butter cake made with buttermilk, which gives it a beautifully soft and fluffy crumb, while a sprinkling of sugar before baking creates
This apple crumble slice with caramel sauce features a buttery shortcrust crumble enriched with rolled oats and served with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. A wonderful autumn dessert packed with apples. Although it’s not especially tall or showy,
Spitzbuben are delicious buttery sandwich biscuits with their characteristic little “window” filled with jam. They are a traditional part of Advent and Christmas celebrations in German-speaking countries and originated in South Tyrol. Their British counterpart
These are the pistachio muffins you’ve been dreaming of. Soft, moist and packed with pistachios, they’re topped with melted white chocolate and decorated with fresh raspberries for an irresistible finish. I usually bake them in a standard muffin tin lined with paper cases,
Ricciarelli are delicious almond biscuits traditionally associated with the city of Siena in Tuscany. These Italian treats have the characteristic shape of a grain of rice, with a lightly crisp, cracked exterior and a wonderfully soft, chewy centre, much like macarons.
Light, fluffy and utterly delicious – that’s the best way to describe this Russian Apple Cake. Firm, tart apples work particularly well, though any variety will do. In Poland, we’d probably call it a sponge cake with apples, because that’s exactly what it is. The cake
Deliciously crisp blueberry oat squares with a wonderful sweet-and-tart flavour and a subtle hint of lemon. They’re incredibly quick to make, require no mixer, and the recipe couldn’t be simpler. Even if you’re new to baking, you’ll have no trouble making
Yoghurt, pistachios and raspberries are the stars of this cake. The yoghurt gives it a wonderfully light texture, the juicy raspberries add plenty of flavour, and the pistachios provide a delightful crunch. It looks beautiful—almost festive—but above all, it’s
Do you like kiwi? In our house, opinions are rather divided. 🙂 I’m not a fan of peeling the fuzzy skins, although I certainly appreciate how much vitamin C these little fruits contain. My husband loves anything tart, Pola is allergic to kiwi, and Wiktoria enjoys them
This peach Melba no-bake cheesecake continues my delicious summer series of Melba-inspired desserts (you may already know my Melba Pavlova). It features a light sponge finger base, a creamy cheesecake filling flavoured with sweet roasted peaches, and a beautiful
Who can resist this flavour combination? These muffins are wonderfully soft, bursting with juicy blueberries, with a hint of fresh lemon and topped with a delicious tangy lemon glaze. I’m sure you’ll love them too :).
This delicious pistachio and raspberry cake is wonderfully quick to make—you simply mix all the ingredients together. It’s light, elegant and perfect for dessert… and raspberries and pistachios are always a winning combination. It’s especially delicious served warm, straight
A whole new take on apricot jam! This apricot and raspberry jam captures the very taste of summer – one you’ll definitely want to preserve in jars :). Its flavour is simply irresistible, and I first fell in love with this combination in my apricot