On a Christmas vacation last year, I was lucky enough to try the iconic Sacher Torte and after reading so much about it being dry and overhyped, I can happily say I disagreed with both those assessments. The cake is soft (it’s not supposed to be overly moist), the apricot jam is a nice contrast…
Cakes & Brownies
Chocolate Chip Brookies
If there was a dessert example of ‘the whole is greater than the sum of its parts’ it would be these brookies: brownie batter topped with cookie dough! There’s no way this combination could go wrong and it is infinitely more delicious and decadent than either of them eaten by itself. Fudgy brownie layer, soft-baked cookie…
Almond & Pistachio Cake
This moist, fragrant cake has been one of the most visited dessert recipes on my blog for years now. It’s packed with almonds and pistachios, a little lemon zest and is so soft and buttery. It’s easy to make, small-batch and has a tea-cake vibe. I recently revisited it, made some modifications to the recipe…
Eggless Triple Chocolate Layer Cake
So pleased with this cake!! It’s so soft and light, made without eggs and absolutely packed with chocolate flavour. Plenty of cocoa, melty chocolate chips and a dark chocolate ganache gives this a triple dose that satisfies all cravings. The ganache is whipped up to make it a decadent, mousse like frosting and you should…
Mango Coconut Sponge Cake
Mango season is basically the best season! And fresh mango is a game changer in classic sponges layered with whipped cream. This one also has coconut for a lovely tropical flavour combination and a little more texture in the cake itself. It’s the perfect summery dessert and doesn’t need hours of work either. Let’s make…