Lotus Biscoff Icebox Cake
Some days you need an easy dessert,a no-cook, no-bake, fuss free recipe. And here it is… Lotus Biscoff Icebox CakeAn icebox cake is an old fashioned dessert that is made by layering cookies with a whipped cream mixture. Requires overnight refrigeration, the result? Cookies that have softened into thin cake-like layers. Lotus Biscoff Icebox Cake […]
Pistachio Chocolate Cake
Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Unless it’s chocolate- Godiva 8 layers of chocolate & pistachio goodness , I‘ve added strawberries, does that make this cake healthy? Pistachio Chocolate Cake Chocolate Cake 125g 55% dark choc (melted)125ml warm water125g butter (softened)1 cup castor sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla essence1/2 cup sour cream2 cup cake […]
Rolled Lamingtons
I’ve never met a Lamington I didn’t love! Lamingtons come in all sorts of different flavours and shapes. I experimented with rolling them here. Rolled Lamingtons Sponge 3 eggs 1 cup castor sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla essence 140ml milk 95g butter Heat together milk and butter […]
Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mint Mousse
Dear Diamond, we all know who is really a girl’s best friend. Sincerely yours, Chocolate Cake. I’m a sucker for anything choc mint, anything chocolate I guess. Make your go-to chocolate cake, sandwich it with layers of ganache and choc mint mousseThe End Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mint Mousse Chocolate Sponge 2 cups cake […]
Peanut Butter Brownies
Wanna score BROWNIE points? Here you go… I whipped these up in 10min. Basic brownie batter swirled with peanut butter, topped with choc chips and crushed peanut brittle. Baked and then drizzled with salted caramel. It’s pretty basic. Peanut Butter Brownies Peanut Butter Brownie 120g butter 150g 55% dark choc 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 […]
Opéra
Calling all coffee lovers ❤️, Love is in the air, and it smells like coffee 😋. Gâteau Opéra is a French cake, made with layers of almond sponge soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee Italian buttercream, topped with a chocolate glaze. Traditionally made with an almond sponge, I used chocolate instead. This […]
Orange Blossom & Pistachio Nougat
I delved into the world of Artisanal Nougat, attempting Montélimar Nougat, originating the South of France, traditionally composed of almonds, honey and egg whites. My version, Orange Blossom & honey with pistachios. Relatively easy to whip together, it’s just the wait for the nougat to set. Orange Blossom & Honey Nougat 2 egg whites 225g […]
Chocolate, Mint & Raspberry Délice
Anything is good if it’s made with chocolate? Do you agree? Flavours of chocolate, mint and raspberry, you could substitute the raspberry with strawberry. Chocolate, Mint & Raspberry Délice Chocolate Dacquoise 100g egg whites 60g castor sugar 70g ground almonds 15g cocoa powder 30g icing sugar Whisk the egg whites to peaks, gradually add the […]
Strawberry & Rose Popsicles
Think chocolate dipped strawberries. One of my must-haves when I travel are the Godiva dipped strawberries. This recipe brings back those memories, with a subtle hint of rose added for good measure. Strawberry & Rose Popsicles 2 cups milk 1 cup cream 1/8 tsp vanilla bean powder 2 3/4 cup chopped strawberries 2/3 cup castor […]
Banoffe Tart
Had a bunch of overripe bananas so I decided to make this Tartremet. A tart base with an Entremet on top. Flavours of chocolate, peanut, caramel and banana. I must admit, I made the crunchy layer a little too thick in my original recipe, which makes it difficult to slice. I’ve amended the recipe. You’ll […]