I had the best time attending the Coffee and Chocolate expo at the Dome in Randburg. The minute you walk in the gorgeous java aroma hits you and you’re sent into an eternal happy place. My husband and I attended and we brought the kids along so our first visit was the stand selling the […]
Lamingtons
Watch How To Make It I’ve been making lamingtons for years, and it wasn’t until my Kenwood appreciation post last week that I realised just how much everyone loved them! Lamingtons might be an Australian treat but I remember consuming them in extremely large quantities all my life, the light buttery sponge soaked in chocolate […]
Chocolate Hazelnut Mozart Cake
I remember the first time I had a slice of Mozart cake, I loved everything about it! The delicious praline cream, crispy hazelnut meringue and the tart berries which beautifully offsets the richness. I instantly thought, “well this must be hard to create!” Like hours and hours of preparation, right? Nope! This was literally the […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Charlotte
Ok can we all just agree that this cake is just so gorgeous? Not just a pretty face, it is also obscenely delicious!I’m always professing my undying love for peppermint crisp tart and I’ve re-invented the dessert twice already with my Peppermint Crisp Tart Baked Alaska and Peppermint Crisp Tart Brownies. This version however is […]
Soji Halwa
Happy Fathers day weekend! Fathers day at our home is spent pretty relaxed, with the whole family outside around the braai, my husband says I’m an expert braai master – he isn’t wrong. The best gift you could give a Dad on fathers day is a full stomach of incredible food, and whether he’s a […]
Fudge Brownies
One of my favourite bakes has got to be brownies, not just any type of brownies! The thick fudgey kind with molten chocolate bits inside. These brownies are a breeze to make because its prepared in 1 bowl! That alone has got me doing hand stands around the kitchen with joy. I made these on […]
Turkish Delight Cake
This beautiful ombre layered cake with subtle scents of rose and Turkish delight is just heaven on a plate. The crumb is pillowy soft, and oh so buttery and rich this cake is the perfect dessert to have on your dessert table this Eid. Here is how you can make it. Turkish Delight Cake Ingredients […]
Raspberry Marscapone Swiss Roll
What a beautiful morning it is, I got up bright and early this morning and went for a walk, got home and sulked because I have to go to Home Affairs to apply for a passport. I’m not sad about the passport it’s the actual process of waiting in line that is somewhat annoying. Now […]
Banana and Caramel Pancakes
I don’t know about you but I love the combination of bananas and caramel, and when combined into pancake batter well that’s just pure heaven to me! But undoubtedly starting my day with pancakes is always such a treat and these pancakes in particular are just amazing! Soft and fluffy, great banana flavour and then […]
Peppermint Crisp Tart Baked Alaska
Brownie baked Alaska combines fudgy homemade brownies with South Africa’s favourite dessert and is topped with toasted marshmallow swiss meringue for a truly memorable and impressive treat. Here’s how you can make it! Method Ingredients Chocolate fudgy brownies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon vegetable pil 1 1/8 cup white sugar 2 large eggs […]
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