Goodbye cold, frosty mornings…. Hello Spring…. (sort of) I’m glad I can finally stop living in my gown and put on some actual clothes. This weekend I cleaned up our outdoor dining area and baked this delicious lemon bundt cake with the most refreshing lemon icing for the kids to enjoy in the sun. Here’s […]
The Best Blueberry Muffins
Hey everyone!! I hope you are keeping safe and sanitising, we are too!We just got the news that our kids’ aftercare has to be closed for 2 weeks because someone caught the virus – I’m pretty angry about it because apparently this person had flu symptoms but still rocked up for work.Why aren’t people not […]
Strawberry Bundt Cakes
I love bundt cakes, I know they’re a bit old-fashioned but I love them!They’re so cute, especially these mini bundts – then again, isn’t anything miniature regarded as cute? I used frozen strawbs for this recipe, along with strawberry yogurt and strawberry jam – They are packed with that delicious berry flavour I love so […]
Mini Baked Cheesecakes
These creamy morsels were incredible to make and by that I mean they are really easy to whip up and so delicious.This recipe makes the perfect base, I topped mine with lemon zest and sweetened whipped cream. Let your imagination run wild by topping the cheesecakes with salted caramel, cookie butter, Nutella, or whatever your […]
The Perfect Scones
Scones Ingredients350g self-raising flour, plus more for dusting1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt85g unsalted butter, cut into cubes3 tbsp caster sugar175ml Amasi or buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla essencebeaten egg, to glaze MethodHeat the oven to 220C. Whisk the self-raising flour into a large bowl with ¼ tsp salt and the baking powder. Add the butter and […]
Burnt Honey and Rooibos Loaf
My goodness!! This delicious loaf is my most favourite bake right now. Burnt honey has a slightly nutty and caramel flavour that just brings this entire loaf to life!! I love that isn’t too sweet, and together with rooibos, they make quite a match as my tea lovers would agree. Rooibos and Burnt Honey Loaf […]
Smore Cookies
Happy Saturday everyone!! It is such a beautiful day in Johannesburg. We plan on spending some time outside today, I’m thinking maybe having a lovely picnic, we’ll see. A few weeks ago I laid down on the grass in our garden, just looking up at the sky, it felt so incredible and peaceful. It still […]
Tiramisu Cake
I love tiramisu, then again who doesn’t? This twist on the Italian classic is mind-blowing! Layers of chocolate cake, ladyfingers dipped in cold espresso with a dash of coffee liqueur, that rich mascarpone filling, all dusted in rich cocoa powder decorated in dark chocolate dipped ladyfingers – pure bliss!! I know this cake may look […]
Oreo Mousse Chocolate Eggs
Mousse but make it trendy! These are oreo mousse filled chocolate eggs!! And no it really does not get any better than this!! Not to mention it is a genius way to serve dessert this weekend! Oreo Mousse filled Chocolate Eggs Ingredients 8 oreo cookies, crushed360 ml whipping cream, chilled 1 tablespoon icing sugar, sifted2 […]
Hot Cross Bagels
Happy Sunday everyone!The weather is changing, it is getting colder and I found myself digging up my winter jammies during the week. I spend most of my weekends getting up early – not by choice, my kids wake me up (GRRR!) – I shower and put on a fresh pair of jammies to start my […]
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