It’s the most wonderful time of the year and also the baking-est time of the year! From cakes to cookies, pies to crumbles, winter baking is always my favourite. I thought I’d put together a list of five lovely Christmassy desserts I’ve made over the years and if you’re looking for ideas, I hope these…
Wellesley Fudge Cake (Chocolate Caramel Cake)
A super soft, moist chocolate cake is always great. But topped with a frosting that’s caramel and dark chocolate? Ummm, yes please. It is so explosively good, I don’t have enough words. But every single person who has eaten it has gone into raptures, and I’m sure you will too. This cake is all about…
Banana Pecan Self-Saucing Pudding
Warm and gooey and so comforting, this self-saucing pudding is perfect for chilly days. An easy cake batter with banana and toasted pecans sits on top of a sticky caramel sauce that forms as the pudding bakes. It’s magical and delicious and best eaten hot from the oven, with cream or a scoop of melty…
My Favourite Gulab Jamun
If you’ve never eaten gulab jamun before, you’re in for a treat! If you have, and love them as much as I do, then you know everyone has a favourite version. This is mine! The way my Mom makes them and are basically the only ones I ever want to eat. There is very little…
Apple Cake
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…