For the past few years, I’ve baked an apple pie for my father-in-law’s birthday based on his mother’s recipe—with a few of my own tweaks. Nothing beats the smell and taste of warm apple pie fresh from the oven, I mean… come on! Think buttery pastry, sweet apples, cinnamon, rum-soaked raisins, creamy almond paste, a scattering of almond flakes, and a big dollop of freshly whipped cream. It’s comfort baking at its absolute best. I’ll be honest—the pastry gave me a bit of trouble this year thanks to the heatwave in Amsterdam, so she’s not the prettiest pie I’ve ever…
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Continue ReadingSticky Date Toffee Pudding with Salted Butterscotch Sauce anybody? Oh boy, this is dangerous. I’ve been wanting to make it for so long but didn’t want to have anything so ridiculous at home just for the two of us, so I had to wait for friends to come over for…
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Continue ReadingAlmond, Lemon & Blueberry Cake. Yotam Ottolenghi did it again! This cake is everything you want in a weekend bake—bright, tangy lemon, a moist, dense almond cake, and juicy blueberries bursting into every bite. As the blueberries bake, they ooze their sweetness into the zingy lemon icing, making it pure…
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Continue ReadingFrench Apple Cake with Rum—the perfect easy bake for the weekend! This little cake comes together in a jiffy and is an absolute winner: a crunchy caramelised topping with a fluffy, moist apple cake underneath. And for extra indulgence? Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream—though it’s just as delicious…
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Continue ReadingSometimes you just crave something simple, something classic—old-fashioned flavours without extra drizzles or frizzles. That’s exactly what you get with Oma’s Classic Vanilla Cake. This timeless recipe, inspired by my grandma’s baking, is pure comfort in every bite. With a hint of lemon zest, this homemade vanilla cake is beautifully…
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Continue ReadingNo Bake White Chocolate & Lime Cheesecake—a dessert that’s as creamy, tangy, and indulgent as it sounds! If you love the zesty freshness of lime, the silky richness of white chocolate, and the buttery crunch of a biscuit base, then this is the recipe for you. The first time I…
