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Dark Chocolate, Pear & Olive Oil Cake Ingredients250ml EVOO135g muscovado sugar1 tbsp vanilla bean paste3 large eggs1 tsp cinnamon powder240g cake flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/2 tsp salt250g pears, cubed180g dark chocolate, finely chopped MethodPreheat your oven to 180C.Prepare a 23cm cake tin with baking paper and baking spray then set aside.Add […]
Self-saucing chocolate pudding IngredientsFor the sauce180g brown sugar30g cocoa powder320ml boiling water Chocolate cake150g cake flour70g castor sugar30g cocoa powder2 1/2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt50g melted butter125ml milk, room temperature1 large egg1 tsp vanilla extract MethodPreheat oven to 170C or 150C for fan-forced.Prepare a 20×20 cm baking dish with baking spray and set aside.Whisk […]
Forget about what you’ve heard, this chocolate cake is sinfully delicious like the name suggests. Which makes it perfect for all our lockdown Halloween celebrations. Drizzled in a gooey white chocolate ganache which I tinted green using food colouring powder – I would avoid using gel-based colourants as these may seize the chocolate and who […]
This has got to be one of the most requested recipes I’ve received since lock down. Homemade swiss rolls are easier than you think and my husband in particular who sadly does not have an insatiable sweet tooth like his better half has given me strict instructions not to share this with anyone else 😅. […]
Why have one dessert when you can have two! Well, atleast that’s what I always say 😄. Most of us know flan as crème caramel, the deliciously smooth creamy dessert drenched in caramel, this dessert is exactly like that, well sort of. The crème caramel is baked together with chocolate cake batter causing a massive […]
Happy Weekend!! I know we’re all at home but with juggling home schooling, working from home and getting a million requests for snacks from kids I’m just so exhausted! Since I have to include chocolate in some form in my desserts I created this Hot Chocolate Trifle, made with the most easiest chocolate cake EVER! […]
Screenshot this recipe and keep it close, it definitely comes in handy during those late night sugar cravings. It only takes a few ingredients and a minute (time will vary depending on your microwave) until you have a rich, gooey chocolate cake! Here’s what you’ll need to make it. Ingredients1/4 cup cake flour, sifted 2Â tablespoon […]
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 […]
Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups cake flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups finely grated zucchini DO NOT DRAIN 1 1/4 cups dairy mill or semi sweet chocolate chunks. I used Nestle chocolate and […]
I made this delicious chocolate magic cake for dessert I got the recipe from @delish. This cake is light, fudgy and oh so chocolatey I mean do you need any other reasons to make this amazing cake? Nope, you don’t. Used @kerrygoldsouthafrica, @nestle cocoa and @sasko_sa. Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly […]
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