The best recipe for vanilla cake layers. These cake layers are not a traditional sponge cake. While the classic sponge cake remains a popular choice as a base for layer cakes, sometimes you may want a more stable cake that can hold heavier fillings (rather than mousses or
A delicious Polish Easter mazurek made with milk powder and coconut on a chocolate shortcrust pastry base. It keeps very well at room temperature and stays fresh for a long time. It is easy to make and here I have decorated it with coconut and Raffaello pralines, but the
A simple cake with plums and custard. It disappears from the table in no time! Soft, moist and packed with creamy custard and juicy fruit. Easy enough to make and guaranteed to be enjoyed by everyone.
An absolutely wonderful cake. This plum cheesecake cake consists of a layer of delicious baked cheesecake with plums and almonds on a light cake. Soft, moist and wonderfully moreish, with the plums beautifully incorporated into the cheesecake layer. A serious contender for the best
Nocciola Mazurek is an Easter bake inspired by the flavour of Kinder Bueno, made with a sweet hazelnut cream. Absolutely delicious! Toasted hazelnuts, milk chocolate and pieces of the popular chocolate bar add even more flavour and texture.
An irresistibly autumnal bake. This aromatic, nut-filled upside-down pumpkin cake is made with pecans. The nut layer is baked underneath a light and fluffy pumpkin cake, then the whole cake is turned out onto a serving plate, revealing delicious caramelised nuts on top.
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
Dubai-style pistachio cheesecake with kataifi pastry and chocolate ganache, inspired by Dubai chocolate. This is the second bake in my “Dubai” series, following my Dubai-style chocolate tart. A cheesecake with a chocolate biscuit base, a deliciously
Dubai-style mazurek is a fusion-style take on the traditional Polish Easter mazurek, combining a crisp cocoa shortcrust pastry base with the hugely popular – and delicious – Dubai chocolate. It’s well worth trying, especially if you enjoyed my Dubai-style chocolate tart.
Matcha mazurek is a Polish Easter cake made with a shortcrust pastry base and a white chocolate ganache flavoured with Japanese matcha green tea. Its striking, vibrant green colour and distinctive tea flavour make it a particularly beautiful Easter treat.
Easter mazurki are famous for their incredible sweetness, especially the traditional old Polish versions… and Michałek Mazurek is no exception. This modern take on the classic Easter treat is inspired by one of Poland’s favourite chocolates. It’s packed with Michałki
This marbled pumpkin cheesecake is wonderfully delicious. What makes it so special is the way the vanilla and pumpkin layers intertwine, creating a delicious combination of flavours. Although it is not very tall, it looks beautiful. It has the familiar biscuit
Syrniki (which I call twarożniki) originate from Russian cuisine, although they are also very popular in Ukraine and Belarus. These are fairly filling cheese pancakes (like small portions of cheesecake for breakfast), most often served sweet, and traditionally
Delicious peach cheesecake on a chocolate shortcrust pastry base. It is somewhat reminiscent of Polish sernik królewski, but only because of the chocolate shortcrust pastry; it is also simpler to make. An excellent recipe for using canned or syrup-preserved fruit.
Probably the best lemon mazurek you could possibly imagine. Very simple to make – we bake a shortcrust base for the mazurek and then top it with homemade lemon curd. Fresh and zesty, not too sweet, and sprinkled with crushed meringue. A delicious classic!
A spiced apple cake that is perfect for an autumn or winter afternoon, served with a mug of warm tea. This simple recipe comes from the master himself, Yotam Ottolenghi. There’s nothing complicated about it, and you probably already have most of the ingredients
Inspired by classic American desserts, this sweet potato cheesecake with toasted marshmallow meringue is another delicious way to use sweet potatoes in baking, following my Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Its flavour is reminiscent of pumpkin cheesecake
This cheesecake with honey poached plums is an American-style baked cheesecake with a wonderfully creamy texture and a delicate hint of lemon. Baked in a water bath, it has the smooth, velvety consistency of a classic New York cheesecake.