This is basically apple pie in cake form! A simple cake batter transforms into a soft and perfect base for lots of apple chunks tossed in cinnamon and sugar, layered between the batter and scattered on top. They become soft and jammy but continue to be the star of the whole thing. I love a…
Cakes & Brownies
Pecan Pie Brownies
I did not think my favourite brownies could get better, but wow, they really did. Top them with a magical layer of caramelised, honeyed, toasted pecans just like in a pecan pie, and boom. They become extra fudgy and rich without being extra sweet and I can’t wrap my mind around how divine these are….
Spiced Honey Cake
With ginger, cinnamon, cloves and honey, this cake is an absolute winner. Moist, tea-cake style with crunchy almonds and just the most unbelievable flavours, that only get better as the cake is stored. A great one to make ahead of time! It’s quick to make and waiting for it to cool is the hardest part….
Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Meet my new favourite layer cake. I think a moist, chocolate cake with creamy frosting is something you must definitely have in your list of go-to recipes. This one is so lovely and soft, intensely chocolatey and the cream cheese frosting is tangy and perfectly sweet. It tastes even better a day or two after,…
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cake with Toffee Frosting
With toasted pecans and a frosting of brown sugar, butter and cream, you KNOW this cake is going to be good! Soft, tender and decadent, it’s on the sweeter side but not cloyingly so thanks to the nuts and dark chocolate chips to balance things out. There’s something celebratory and comforting about it at the…