We were looking for that perfectly moist and fruity carrot cake recipe and settled for a Mary Berry and Ottolenghi carrot cake hybrid. It’s light and fluffy, with a hint of coconut just like Ottolenghi’s, yet rich and fruity, just like Mary’s. The cream cheese frosting with a subtle hint of honey flavour adds yet […]
DESSERTS & BAKING
Here, you will find our indulgent Desserts & Sweet Bakes to enjoy both in everyday life and on your special occasions! From 20-minute cookies to multi-element bakes, we have something for both the novice bakers and the advanced pastry chefs!
Polish Babka | Traditional Easter Bundt Cake
Easter is celebrated across the world! Today we are sharing a recipe for Traditional Eastern European Easter Bundt Cake that is both easy to make and impressive to look at! Polish Babka is a cross between enriched bread and a cake, that is typically made with lemon icing dripping down the sides! Serve a slice […]
Easter Pastries | Simnel Pinwheels with Puff Pastry and Marzipan
If you don’t fancy making a traditional Simnel Cake this Easter, here’s an easy recipe for you! Pinwheels made with puff pastry and marzipan will only require 20 minutes of hands-on time! We used shop-bought ready-rolled puff pastry, mixed fruit and peel and LOTS of marzipan to make these delicious mini Easter Pastries. Enjoy these […]
Lithuanian Honey Cake With Fourteen Layers
No Easter, Christmas, Christening or Wedding goes without this delectable layer cake in Lithuania! Made with ten everyday ingredients and no special equipment (not even a cake tin), this Layered Honey Torte is a simple, yet impressive looking cake that even beginners can make! I am sharing my mother’s recipe for the most delicious Lithuanian […]
Homemade Cannoli with Campari Flavoured Filling
How would you like to feast on a traditional Sicilian dessert that can be completely homemade from scratch in your own kitchen no matter where in the world you are? Yes, it’s time to make some Cannoli with Campari Ricotta Filling! Crispy and bubbly deep-fried pastry filled with ricotta and mascarpone cheese subtly flavoured with […]
Brandy Pecan Pie
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you really? Well, if that’s true, you will definitely enjoy a Brandy Pecan Pie that we recently made! With the toffee-flavour brown sugar, maple syrup and honey, this triple sweetened Pecan Pie is not for the faint-hearted. Further flavoured with a drop of brandy and toasted pecan undernotes, […]
Homemade Cannoli Shells
Why buy cannoli shells when you can make them at home! Trust us, homemade cannoli shells stand head and shoulders above any shop-bought ones! Our recipe below is an adjusted recipe by Angela Hartnett, with the added tips and tricks on how to get the shells just right and what to do if you don’t […]
Refined Sugar Free Cranberry Mousse
Creamy and indulgent, yet light and airy! Tart and sweet, and extremely delicious! Can you guess what it is? It is our simple 5-ingredient (plus water) Refined Sugar Free Cranberry Mousse, that uses Frozen Cranberries! If you have a sieve and a whisk, you are perfectly equipped to make this simple mousse! It’s the end […]
Refined Sugar-Free Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Cheesecake lover? Us too. This time, a refined sugar-free cheesecake recipe, that will blow your mind! Having gained enormous popularity across the world over the last few years, the Burnt Basque Cheesecake has a lot to offer! It is light and airy, without compromising on the creamy and silky smooth interior. In spite of its […]
Refined Sugar-Free Oat Cookies with Cranberries and Pistachios
Sweetened with honey, generously studded with cranberries and pistachios, these are the best refined Sugar-Free Oat Cookies that we make! Enjoy them with your mid-morning coffee, take them on a hike to refuel or pack in your lunch box to snack on your break! Up until recently, I thought that baking without sugar is somewhat […]