RASPBERRY LAMINGTON CAKE

This Raspberry Lamington Sponge Cake is a fluffy and soft sponge cake sandwiched with French Chantilly cream and fresh raspberry, covered in coconut!   INGREDIENTS Genoise Sponge Cake ▢1 1/2 cups (225 g) cake flour (see notes) ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢1 cup (210 g) caster sugar (see notes) ▢6 eggs room temperature ▢3 tbsp (45 … Read more

PUMPKIN PIE BARS

These Pumpkin Pie Bars are the easy, crowd-pleasing alternative to the classic Pumpkin Pie! Silky smooth, irresistible and creamy!   INGREDIENTS Shortbread Crust ▢1 1/2 cups (225 g) all-purpose flour ▢1/2 cup (75 g) powdered sugar ▢1/2 cup (110 g) unsalted butter ▢4 egg yolks Pumpkin Filling ▢3 cups (822 g) can pumpkin puree 29oz … Read more

GALAKTOBOUREKO

This golden, crispy and creamy Greek Galaktoboureko is a syrup-soaked Custard Pie made with layers of crispy filo pastry!   INGREDIENTS Syrup ▢335 ml water ▢575 g granulated sugar ▢30 ml honey ▢1 lemon peeled using a peeler ▢1 stick of cinnamon ▢1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice Semolina Custard ▢240 g finely ground semolina … Read more

CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES

These delightfully light French Profiteroles are filled with a creamy vanilla Pastry Cream and covered in glossy chocolate sauce!   INGREDIENTS Pastry Cream ▢2 cups (500 ml) whole milk (not skim) ▢1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ▢3 tbsp corn starch ▢1 tbsp bread flour (see notes) ▢2 tbsp granulated sugar ▢6 … Read more

MUSHROOM LASAGNA RECIPE

This hearty Mushroom Lasagna recipe is the perfect veggie boost at dinner time! Egg noodles, a rich mushroom ragu and all the cheese!   INGREDIENTS Mushroom Ragu ▢4 tbsp all-purpose flour ▢3 cups (750 ml) mushroom or vegetable stock ▢2 cups (240 g) gruyere, cheddar or tasty cheese, shredded (shred it at home) ▢2 cups … Read more

NUTELLA CHEESECAKE (NO-BAKE)

This rich and creamy No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake has a mousse-like cheesecake filling on an Oreo crust and drizzle with more Nutella!   NGREDIENTS Oreo Crust ▢21 (200 g) Oreo cookies crushed ▢25 g hazelnuts toasted and crushed (optional) ▢60 g unsalted butter melted and cooled Nutella Cheesecake Filling ▢500 g Philadelphia cream cheese blocks softened … Read more

HUNGARIAN HAZELNUT AND CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

A rich Hungarian layered cake with hazelnut and chocolate pastry cream and hazelnut dacquoise. A gorgeous celebration cake!   INGREDIENTS Hazelnut Praline ▢1 cup (150 g) whole hazelnuts, toasted (see notes) ▢1 cup (210 g) granulated sugar ▢1/2 cup (125 ml) water ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢2 tbsp glucose syrup ▢1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (bicarb/baking … Read more

OPERA CAKE

This Opera Cake is a classic French dessert that packs a coffee punch, perfect for coffee lovers. It’s soft, delicate, and rich layered dessert.   INGREDIENTS Almond Sponge ▢1 1/4 cups (125 g) almond flour ▢2/3 cup (100 g) powdered sugar ▢1/4 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour ▢1/4 tsp salt ▢6 large eggs ▢3 tbsp … Read more

CHOCOLATE SWISS ROLL CAKE

This soft and irresistible Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake is rich in chocolate flavor, filled fluffy Chantilly cream and covered in glossy chocolate glaze!   INGREDIENTS Chocolate Swiss Roll ▢1/2 cup (75 g) all-purpose flour ▢2 tbsp cocoa powder + extra for dusting ▢1 tsp baking powder ▢1/2 tsp salt ▢1 tsp instant coffee powder ▢4 … Read more

PAVLOVA RECIPE (FOOL PROOF)

This foolproof Pavlova recipe is perfectly crispy on the outside and marshmallow like on the inside ready for your toppings of choice!   INGREDIENTS Pavlova ▢1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar (to clean bowl) ▢180 g egg whites cold straight from the fridge (see notes) ▢1/4 tsp (2 g) cream of tartare (or 1 tsp … Read more