Desserts

Chetna's Basque-cheesecake

Honeyed Basque Cheesecake

This creamy, burnt cheesecake recipe from Ed Smith’s Crave is melt in the mouth and cloud-like! Ingredients600g cream cheese120g golden caster sugar2 eggs300ml double creampinch salt2½ tbsp runny honey40g plain flour Method– Pre-heat oven to 220°C/ 200°C with a fan. – Grease 8” round cake tin – springform or loose-bottomed if possible. – Line with double baking paper cut slightly … Read More

Chetna's Raspberry-cake-with-almond-and-lemon

Raspberry Cake with Almond & Lemon

This cake is light and fluffy with the refreshing, summery touch of lemon, almond and raspberry. It’s great for picnics! Ingredients For the Cake Batter200g caster sugar 200g self-raising flour (or plain flour + 2tsp baking powder)200g softened butter4 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powderzest 1 lemon (unwaxed) For the Syrup50g caster sugar50ml water50ml almond liqueur/Amaretto (optional) Filling250g … Read More

Vegan Chocolate Ginger Nut Cake

A beautifully moist and delicious chocolate cake with ginger nut butter running through the batter, layered and topped with a ginger and chocolate ganache. This recipe is amazingly decadent and entirely vegan! IngredientsFor the Cake300ml almond milk100g vegan butter50g ginger nut butter2 tbsp cider vinegar250g self-raising flour50g cocoa powder2 level tsp baking powder250g golden caster sugar1 tbsp instant coffee powder … Read More

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

This method combines two of my favourite ingredients, peanut butter and chocolate. These are devine, so simple to make and ready in minutes. Perfect for those days when you’re craving a warm fresh cookie!Makes 12 Ingredientspinch of salt100g unsalted butter, softened100g crunchy peanut butter100g golden caster sugar100g soft brown sugar1 large egg150g plain flour100g dark chocolate, ideally 70 % cocoa … Read More

Lemon and Vanilla Cake

A delicious light lemon and vanilla sponge sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and lots of lemon curd. This is a beautiful and stunning cake for any celebration. IngredientsFor the Cake 350g unsalted softened butter350g caster sugar350g self raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract2 tbsp milkzest of 2 lemons6 large eggs For the Icing350g unsalted softened butter700g icing sugar2 … Read More

2 Delicious Mug Cake Recipes

Easy after school snacks! Eggless Chocolate mug cake4 tbsp golden caster sugar4 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp cocoa powderpinch of salt (1/8th tsp)pinch of baking powder (1/8th tsp)3 tbsp milk2 tbsp oil (I used rapeseed oil)5 pieces of dark chocolate Whisk all ingredients together in a large mug. Microwave at 900 W for 1 min 20 seconds Vanilla Mug Cake with … Read More

Nutella hazelnut kisses

IngredientsFor the Biscuits 120g unsalted softened butter120g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp ground cardamom90g ground almonds30g ground hazelnuts120 00flour For the Filling 5 tbsp nutella4 tbsp warm water2 tbsp roasted crushed hazelnuts Method – Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a fan. – Beat the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. – … Read More

Cardamom, rose and pistachio sticky buns

Gulab jamun inspired sticky buns (makes 8)   It’s starting to feel very autumnal and this is the time when I start making some comfort bakes like the flavoured rolls or buns. It could be cardamom or cinnamon buns or chocolate rolls but mostly it is the sticky buns as its something we all love in our family.   We … Read More

Chocolate Pistachio Kheer

Chocolate pistachio kheer This Diwali I am bringing you a classic dessert with a twist, a little addition of chocolate ganache will make your kheer even more special and delicious. Cooked using Tilda Pure Basmati this is a lovely dessert to end a festive meal. (serves 2)   700 ml whole milk 60 gms Tilda pure basmati rice 40 gms … Read More

Turmeric and Lemon cake

Turmeric and lemon cake When you are looking for something with a little zing and a light fluffy cake all in one in this loaf cake. The lemon zest and sugar syrup makes it sharp and light and the addition of turmeric gives it a vibrant colour and a delicate flavour too.   For the cake 150 gms softened butter … Read More