The festive season is usually an unavoidable time of binging and guilt-tripping buuuuut what if I told you that you could have your cake and (happily) eat it too? I’m a massive endorser of all things butter, in case it wasn’t already clear, but every once in a while, combining some different, healthier ingredients to create…
Cakes & Brownies
Spiced Pear & Molasses Upside-Down Cake
I used to be mortally afraid of trying too many stunts while baking and was obsessive about just the right measurements and following steps exactly and all of that. But, as I bake more and more and more, I’ve realised, that if your gut tells you to add molasses without specific instructions, or use more…
Hazelnut Butter Cake
In case I confused anyone, this is not a cake made with hazelnut butter (though how good does that sound!), but one made with hazelnut AND butter, because I realised after writing the post title that it could be either one of those. You guys, this is goooood. Soft, tender, buttery and absolutely FILLED with that…
Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
How was everybody’s long weekend? Mine was filled with good food, good naps and a lot of good family bonding. Just about perfect. It was a huge change to switch off for a little while, not look at my phone every four seconds, and take a break from even the blog routine. But now I’m…
Mini Cherry Streusel Cakes (Eggless)
The obsession with small desserts and many many cherries is baaaack! This time, topped with a crunchy brown sugar oat streusel, because we can. The cakes are quick to make, eggless, tender, buttery. Fresh cherries are spooned on top of each one, plenty of streusel is sprinkled on. The whole thing smells like a party…