I thought long and hard about what I’d title this recipe, was it banana bread with chocolate chunks or just chocolate banana bread. Until I sliced into it, then I was sure it was dark chocolate chunk banana bread! The only reason being that the chocolate chunk to banana bread ratio is slightly higher than […]
Peppermint crisp & caramel blondies
Made this extremely decadent green and gold dessert to enjoy while watching the rugby finals tomorrow. Blondies smothered in caramel mousse, topped with peppermint crisp chocolate GO BOKKE!! Here is how you can make it. Peppermint and caramel blondies Ingredients 125g unsalted butter 200g white chocolate, finally chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs, room […]
Vanilla Masala Chai Shakes
Oh how I love myself a lovely cup of masala chai, but I find myself pulling away from the conventional method because of the heat and onto something more refreshing that still has that signature spicy kick! Using store bought vanilla ice cream, dates and a gorgeous spice mix that I’ve added to chai lattes, […]
Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake
Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake Chana Magaj is an Indian Fudge made from chickpea flour and ghee. Paired with a buttery masala chai spiced cake and cream cheese frosting, it is absolutely decadent! Trust me when I say you want this cake on your dessert table this Diwali! Chana Magaj Masala Chai Spiced Cake […]
Spooky Chocolate Cake with Expresso Ganache
Ok, so as much as I love complicated, 100 step cakes I have to say I really enjoyed creating this simple chocolate cake, it’s rich and fudgey and definitely a recipe you want to add to your recipe book. This recipe yields 2 round cakes or if you’re feeling spontaneous bake the batter in a […]
Hazelnut Melting Moments
Hazelnut melting moments sandwiched together with milk chocolate. These melt in your mouth! These melting moment cookies are made lots of love and butter! The rich buttery texture will make you weak at the knees and the added toasted hazelnuts gives it that much needed crunch! When I tasted the first batch of these delicious […]
Strawberry Lamington Cake
Strawberry Lamington CakeIngredients Butter vanilla sponge cake4 large eggs, at room temperature225g unsalted butter, softened125 ml milk (whole or low fat, not no fat), room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract300g cake flour2 tsp baking powder330g caster sugar3/4 tsp salt100g desiccated coconut, to decorate the cake Strawberry glaze450g powdered sugar5 tbsp milk2 tbsp strawberry jam30 g unsalted […]
Malva Pudding Fudge Sundae
This is what I’ve been working on this week. Whenever winter hits my timeline is flooded with malva pudding recipes BUT I’ve decided that a malva pud is good all year round. I’ve layered my sundae with malva pudding, frozen custard and amarula fudge sauce which is out of this world. Quick hint, if you […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Ice Box Cake
Celebrating heritage month with this delicious peppermint crisp ice box cake, perfect for weekend braais and so easy to make. Layered with Bakers tennis biscuits and a deliciously smooth caramel whipped cream topped with peppermint crisp chocolate. I decided to make this in my loaf tin because it’s probably the least used piece of bakeware […]
Chana Magaj
Celebrating heritage month by celebrating my Indian heritage, and that wouldn’t be complete without me sharing this delicious chana magaj recipe with you.Chana magaj is a delectable Indian fudge made from chickpea flour, ghee, ground pistachios, freshly ground elachi (cardamom) and icing sugar. Everyone I’ve offered this fudge to claims it’s the best they’ve ever […]
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