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 […]
Victoria Sponge Cake
Victoria Sponge Cake Ingredients 160g unsalted butter, softened 160g self-raising flour 160g caster sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla essence 200ml fresh cream 100g strawberry jam 2 tbsp icing sugar, extra for dusting 250g fresh strawberries, optional Method Pre-heat the oven to 170°C. Prepare 2 20 cm round baking tins with baking […]
Snowballs
Felt extremely nostalgic whilst baking these snowballs, reminded me so much of my childhood growing up in Durban. I remember my late Grandfather would always feed me my body weight in wareings snowballs. They were so good! He would always surprise us with a huge batch of these, whether he was popping by to say […]
Bluberry Custard Bars
Paid partnership with First Choice South Africa These blueberry custard bars are super addictive, they remind me of my blueberry pie without the hassle of making an actual pie – BONUS! The centre of these bars consists of creamy First Choice Vanilla Flavoured Custard and blueberry pie filling – an untraditional pairing and I love […]
Chocolate Brownies with a Peanut Butter Mousse Filling
I love myself a fudgey brownie, but have you tried a brownie with a peanut butter mousse filling? If you answered no then you have been missing out. INGREDIENTS For the Brownies 185g Kerrygold Naturally Softer Irish Butter 185g dark chocolate 85g cake flour 40g cocoa powder 3 large eggs 275g caster sugar For the Peanut […]
Brioche Doughnuts
Paid partnership with Kerrygold South Africa INGREDIENTS • For the Dough • 500g cake flour, plus extra for dusting • 50g caster sugar • 10g instant yeast • 140ml warm full cream milk • 5 medium eggs • 250g at room temperature Kerrygold Naturally Softer Irish Butter • Oil for frying • For the Glaze • […]
Chocolate Muffins
Happy Monday! If you have a case of the Monday blues, know that I feel you. I always need a bit of a pick up at the start of the week, sort of like something to look forward to. Like these decadent chocolate muffins which I made yesterday, this recipe makes 12, and as soon […]
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