Sister Anastazja’s cakes have always seemed a little daunting to me. If you’ve ever seen her incredibly tall, multi-layered creations, you’ll know what I mean ;). That’s probably why I’ve never baked any of her recipes, and the cookbook I brought back from Poland
This chocolate brownie with a cheesecake layer, dulce de leche and walnuts is the ultimate autumn treat. The brownie is rich and fudgy, with a creamy layer of cheesecake, gooey caramel swirls and crunchy walnuts on top. It’s wonderfully indulgent and perfect
This pumpkin and orange cake is wonderfully moist, full of flavour and easy to make. Pumpkin, fresh orange zest, warming spices, walnuts and sweet dates make it a lovely autumn bake, perfect for the festive season too. It stays fresh for several days and makes a lovely
These poppy seed doughnuts with amaretto icing were a real favourite this Tłusty Czwartek! The filling is packed with poppy seeds, dried fruit, nuts and honey, making these doughnuts absolutely delicious and very hard to resist. I’d never tried this combination
These quick and easy brownies are made in just one bowl and contain no refined sugar. Soft, sticky dates provide all the sweetness, as well as being the main ingredient. The brownies have a rich, intensely chocolatey flavour and are quite dark, so they’re
Torta Caprese is a classic flourless chocolate and nut cake from the Italian island of Capri. It’s traditionally made with almonds and Amaretto, but I’ve given mine a more homely twist, using walnuts and rum instead. There’s no flour or baking powder in this cake
I’ve never baked a cake quite like this before! It’s completely different from anything else – naturally gluten-free, made with nothing but eggs, sugar and nuts. It’s very easy to make, soft, moist and genuinely delicious. I did find it rather sweet, though, so I’d recommend slightly
The perfect autumn bake with pumpkin, although this time we’re using it in a slightly different way – instead of pumpkin purée, we’re adding freshly grated pumpkin. The cake has a slight carrot cake feel to it, helped along by the delicious Philadelphia cream cheese frosting.
If you’re looking for a truly special poppy seed cake, you simply must try this one with meringue :). A quick and easy shortcrust base is topped with a moist, fruit-and-nut-filled poppy seed layer, all finished with a generous layer of meringue
An autumn pumpkin cheesecake with deliciously sweet dulce de leche and cinnamon. Although dulce de leche has a fairly subtle flavour, it pairs wonderfully with pumpkin. It also makes this pumpkin cheesecake extra sweet and gives it a silky, creamy texture.
Another delicious way to use pumpkin – and this time, there’s something for everyone in this cake :). The star of the show is, of course, the pumpkin cheesecake – a definite winner for all cheesecake lovers. Fans of buttery, crumbly bakes will love the crisp base
The best chocolate fruit loaf. This chocolate loaf with prunes and walnuts is dense and substantial, deeply chocolatey and moist without being heavy or stodgy. Packed with plenty of prunes and walnuts, with a hint of orange, it is wonderfully soft. Could this be an alternative
Meringue cake with apples, nuts and caramel is the perfect autumn dessert. Crisp yet fluffy meringue layers, whipped cream, soft cinnamon apples, maple-glazed pecans (or walnuts) and salted caramel sauce. A delicious combination of flavours that delivers a real “wow” factor :).
Drunken Izydor is a delicious layered cake generously soaked with alcohol. Two layers of fluffy cocoa cake are filled with sour cherry jam, an indulgent walnut layer (and this is where most of the alcohol is!), and a delicious chocolate buttercream. This cake has been
An amazing cranberry cake with a nutty crumble topping. Soft, sweet and tart, with plenty of buttery, nutty crumble. Still perfect for winter, as fresh cranberries are readily available in shops at this time of year – it would be a shame not to use them in some
You might be thinking: oh, just another ordinary plum cake… Well, think again! This plum and hazelnut cake is one of the most wonderful plum cakes I have ever eaten. Soft, moist, nutty and wonderfully fresh for a long time. And there are plenty of plums – not just on top of the
Dacquoise is the perfect family-sized cake, ideal for birthdays, celebrations or simply for enjoying with a cup of coffee and friends. It is absolutely delicious and made of three layers, each different in flavour and texture. A light chocolate sponge is topped
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.