Light, airy, and irresistibly soft, Pan di Spagna is the secret to elegant desserts, ideal for layering with cream, fruit, or custard for an authentic homemade patisserie feel.
Easy Royal Icing Recipe
Transform your cookies into eye-catching treats with this easy Royal Icing recipe. With three simple ingredients and a splash of colour, it’s ideal for outlining and flooding cookies for any occasion.
Halloween Round-Up 2019
Oh, my… can you believe that Halloween is already around the corner? I know, amazing, right?
Easter 2019 Recipe Round Up
Today I will share with you my Easter 2019 Recipe Round-Up, with plenty of delicious recipes and fun ideas to prepare during the Easter time.
Instagram Cake
Thick brownie layers, smooth chocolate ganache, and colourful toppings give Instagram Cake a rich chocolate hit made for birthdays and busy party tables.
Halloween Round-Up 2018
Knock, knock… trick or treat? Can you believe that Halloween is already around the corner? I know, crazy, right?
Nutella Crostata
For anyone who loves chocolate bakes, this Nutella Crostata brings a chocolatey, velvety filling with a melt-in-your-mouth centre wrapped in a delicate pastry shell.
Peacock Cupcakes
I made these Peacock Cupcakes as part of my daughter’s 8th birthday celebrations. She had an India-themed party, so after making Mehndi Cupcakes and an Indian Cake, I thought to make Peacock Cupcakes to take to school for her classmates.
Indian Cake
With a golden crumb, fondant shimmer, and sugar sparkle, this Indian Cake stands bright with colour, soft in texture, and light in sweetness, made for birthdays and cheerful gatherings.
Mehndi Cupcakes
Mehndi Cupcakes pair rich chocolate cupcakes with smooth vanilla buttercream and fondant toppers decorated in detailed henna-inspired designs.
Croquembouche
Start the year sweetly with Croquembouche, the French dessert made of choux pastry, pastry cream, and caramel that brings warmth to your New Year’s table.
Chocolate Yule Log
Gather around the table for a slice of this Chocolate Yule Log made with tender sponge and smooth ganache, a chocolate-filled treat that adds joy to any Christmas celebration. As you know, I grew up in Milan, in Northern Italy. Milan is perfectly placed in the heart of Europe, which made travelling very easy even…
Reindeer Cupcakes
I love Christmas themed food and I especially love Christmas themed cupcakes. After sharing my Christmas Tree Cupcakes a few days ago, today I am back with these Reindeer Cupcakes. Aren’t they the cutest thing ever? My girls absolutely adored them and the best part is, you can involve the kids while decorating them as…
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These Christmas Tree Cupcakes are so much fun to make! I baked chocolate cupcakes to use as the base of the tree and then topped them with green vanilla buttercream to make the tree. To decorate the “tree” you can use anything you like. I used mini chocolate chips of different colours, silver pearls and…
Doraemon Cake
Surprise your little one with a Doraemon Cake that’s fun to make, easy to decorate, and made with soft sponge layers covered in colourful fondant that brings joy to every celebration.
Gravity Defying M&M’s Kit Kat Cake
Make every birthday sweeter with a Gravity Defying M&M’s Kit Kat Cake, a chocolate creation wrapped in Kit Kats and topped with floating M&M’s, an instant favourite for birthdays and family celebrations.
Cherry Frangipane Cake
It’s cake time! I made this Cherry Frangipane Cake in December (I know, I know… a LONG time ago!) for my mother’s birthday. It was amazing! My mother had brought me the recipe as a cut-out from an Italian magazine and it looked too good not to give it a go. It’s actually quite easy to…
Rapunzel Cake
My youngest daughter Georgia just turned 6. I usually organise a party at our place, but this year she asked for something different. She wanted to celebrate her birthday at the bowling and invite some of her friends. And so we did. All I had to do was to make the birthday cake. Like all…
Halloween Ghost Cookies
Buttery and crisp, these Halloween Ghost Cookies are topped with fluffy ganache and cheeky chocolate chip eyes. A frightfully tasty treat for your spooky table. These Halloween ghost cookies are one of my favourite spooky treats to make at this time of year. Buttery shortbread bases are topped with whipped white chocolate ganache and finished…
Rose Meringue Sandwiches
I made these Rose Meringue Sandwiches for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. The theme was “high tea” and as I was also making a Rosette Cake for the occasion, I thought of making rose shaped meringues. In Italy, bakeries or sweet shops often sell meringues, plain or dipped in chocolate and I wanted to somehow…
Earl Grey and Chocolate Shortbread Teabag Cookies
I made these cookies for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. The theme was “high tea”, so these teabag cookies were perfect for it. I had seen them on the web before and I was just waiting for the right occasion to try and make them myself. I have used my shortbread recipe and added some…
Rosette Cake
With dense chocolate layers, glossy ganache, and smooth buttercream rosettes, this Rosette Cake balances rich cocoa tones with a soft, even texture that stays firm from the first slice to the last.
Victoria’s 8th Birthday
On the 16th my eldest daughter turned 8!!! I cannot believe it’s been 8 years already since the first time I got to hold her in my arms. She was so tiny! <3 And now she is turning into a beautiful girl. We love you so much princess and we are all very proud…
Cat Cookies
Cute feline-shaped Cat Cookies with bright eyes add a meow-worthy touch to any party! Add M&M’s for bright colour and a fun, friendly look that brightens the spread.
Playful Kitten Cake
Delight every cat lover at your next celebration with this Playful Kitten Cake, a soft, sweet, and wonderfully detailed fondant creation that’s almost too cute to slice.
Troll Cookies
Perfect for birthdays or Frozen parties, Troll Cookies look like rocky trolls yet taste melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with pecans, vanilla, and a sweet coating dusted in cocoa and sugar.
Frozen Cake
Soft yoghurt layers covered in pale blue fondant create a Frozen Cake with a simple winter style, ideal for parties where children want a dessert inspired by their favourite characters and icy colours.
