This whole orange and almond cake is my discovery of the month. I love how moist it is, how it bursts with a lovely orange flavour and how quickly it comes together. I’ve been leaning towards baking with almond flour lately. It is low carb (apparently that’s my go-to these days) and as much as […]
Tea time cakes
Chocolate Muffins
If you thought muffins were boring and unworthy of attention, these muffins will prove you wrong. These chocolate muffins are pillowy soft, fluffy and with the right amount of sweet. You’ll love how easy they are to make and how good they taste. Best of all, they can be stored for a couple of weeks […]
Chocolate Cookie Bars
Move over cookies and brookies, cookie bars are the new best thing. These are insanely good and a perfect combination of cookie goodness and snack bar deliciousness. Needless to say, I couldn’t stop at one. What makes them even more endearing is that they are super easy to make. Nothing fancy or laborious, just a […]
Spiced Oatmeal Cake
This spiced oatmeal cake ticks off all the boxes for a memorable cake; easy to make, incredibly delicious and a great combination of flavours. A simple unassuming cake that you can bring together in minutes and it’s pretty great on texture and taste. This spiced oatmeal cake is different from the usual ones. For starters, […]
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Loaf
Strawberries are in season and this gets me very excited thinking of all the bakes and treats I can make with them. Strawberries are great for dessert and add such a pop of colour to anything you add them to. This loaf is not just my first strawberry bake of the season but also my […]
Coconut & Jam Squares
These Coconut & Jam Squares are the real deal. Super simple to put together, low on effort, big on results. Absolutely my kind of recipe. You can use this basic recipe and try variations with the filling and toppings. How To Make These Squares These Coconut & Jam Squares have three layers to them, of […]
Sponge Cake With Sprite
Sponge cake is always a winner. Despite its humble flavour and basic nature, it always sounds comforting and inviting. Although generally, a sponge cake gets its lightness from egg whites we found a way around the slightly laborious process when we discovered this recipe. Using sprite in the cake does the job for you and […]
Cardamom Cake
With the summer slowly fading away and the rains popping in to say hello, I thought a Cardamom Cake sounded quite right for this week. This cake has subtle flavours of cardamom and lime and is a gorgeous blend of both flavours. Quite simple to make, it needs to bake at a gentle pace and […]
Apple and Date Cake
I’m starting my Easter recipes with this apple and date cake. This cake is one of those rare finds that will soon make it to your collectables. The apples and dates in the cake make it fruity and moist. It really can’t get more old fashioned than this. A perfect cake for tea time or […]
Lemon Blueberry Loaf
You know how much I love using lemon in baking. I can’t put my finger on it but there’s something very comforting and elegant about making a lemon cake. This Lemon blueberry loaf is perfect at tea time or as dessert. It’s light, delicate and oozes flavour and familiarity. As a rule, I love using […]