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Three-Ingredient Nutella Doughnuts

Three-Ingredient Nutella Doughnuts

It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation. It is a great concept… each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a…

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Whole ciambellone dusted with icing sugar on a plate.

Nutella Yogurt Cake

A tender crumb and melted Nutella give this Nutella Yogurt Cake a chocolatey finish that keeps each bite rich and satisfying.

Whole rosette cake covered in pale pink buttercream roses.

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

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…

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Torta di Mele della Nonna, a classic Italian apple cake with visible apple pieces and a soft crumb.

Torta di Mele della Nonna (Italian Apple Cake)

Golden apple cake with a soft crumb, buttery taste, and baked fruit throughout makes Torta di Mele della Nonna a reliable bake any day.

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream

Peanut Butter Choc Chip Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream

As you know, I am travelling at the moment, so I thought of asking some of my favourite food blogger friends to come over and share some of their amazing creations with all of you!  I told you I would leave you in great company, right?  Today I am really happy to have my friend…

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Razzleberry Pie

Razzleberry Pie

The combination of blackberries, raspberries and blueberries plus a crumb topping makes for a scrumptious Razzleberry Pie! As you know, I am travelling at the moment, so I thought of asking some of my favourite food blogger friends to come over and share some of their amazing creations with all of you!  I told you…

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Finished Delizia al Limone, an Italian lemon dessert topped with whipped cream and lemon zest, served on a white plate.

Delizia al Limone (Italian Lemon Delight)

Soft sponge, lemon cream, and a touch of Limoncello make Delizia al Limone the perfect dessert for anyone who loves the bright flavour of fresh lemons.

Chocolate Chip Banana and Pumpkin Bread

Chocolate Chip Banana and Pumpkin Bread

I love new recipes that come to life using leftovers.  Doesn’t it feel great to clean out the fridge (or pantry) AND enjoy something new?  Today’s recipe came about just like that.  I had some overripe bananas and some leftover pumpkin purée that absolutely needed to be finished, quickly!  So, I mixed them up to…

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Migliaccio

Migliaccio

Today is Mardis Gras… and in Italy it is the last day of Carnevale.  Carnevale is one of the festivities I miss the most.  As a child, I loved going around the streets in my town all dressed up, playing pranks and throwning coloured confetti at my friends.  The best time of all was the…

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Salted Caramel Lava Cakes

Salted Caramel Lava Cakes

With Valentine’s Day coming up, what could be better than a chocolate recipe?  Well, a Salted Caramel AND Chocolate recipe, right?  And these lava cakes are perfect for such a special occasion.  So much so that this recipe is for 2.  I love all lava cakes (remember this Molten White Chocolate Pudding?) and I admit…

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Angelica Cake with Nutella

Angelica Cake with Nutella

Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso have declared February 5th “World Nutella Day 2015″ – “a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella”. Raise your hand if you like Nutella!!!  It’s got quite a few fans in my house!  So, World Nutella Day is always awelcome around…

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Vanilla Cupcakes with Jasmine Buttercream

Vanilla Cupcakes with Jasmine Buttercream

I must admit that this is one of those recipes that came about by chance.  Actually, it was created out of… leftovers.  I once made my Lavender and Jasmine Macarons and did not use all the Jasmine buttercream.  I had no intention of throwing it out and, even though the temptation was quite strong, I resisted…

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Chocolate Cake with Zabaione

Chocolate Cake with Zabaione

Hello and Happy New Year everyone!  This is my first post for 2015 and to celebrate the beginning of a new year, it just had to be a dessert… and a chocolate one at that.  This is a very easy and moist chocolate cake, made with very little flour.  It is not too sweet, and…

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Whole Pandoro dusted with icing sugar, placed on a festive plate decorated with ribbons and tinsel.

Pandoro

Celebrate the holidays with soft, golden Pandoro, a buttery sweet bread that fills your kitchen with vanilla and warmth. Slice, dust with icing sugar, and enjoy a simple Christmas tradition at home.

Decorated kitty cat doughnuts with glaze and faces on a white plate.

Kitty Cat Doughnuts

Soft, moist, and dipped in candy melts, these Kitty Cat Doughnuts are decorated with fondant and almonds. A fun bake that will have everyone purring with happiness.

Paw print cupcakes arranged on a serving plate.

Paw Print Cupcakes

Party desserts feel more fun with Paw Print Cupcakes, mixing soft vanilla sponge, chocolatey icing, and cute paw prints kids love.

Finished Playful Kitten Cake featuring a black fondant kitten on a pink yarn ball and white fondant base.

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.

Georgia's 5th Birthday

Georgia’s 5th Birthday

On the 1st my youngest daughter turned 5!!  I cannot believe she is 5 already and that in January she will be going to “big school”.  Georgia is definitely ready for it… mum, not so much.  She’s the baby of the house and seeing her grow up so fast is both amazing and scary.  She…

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Chai Cheesecake with Pumpkin Butterscotch Sauce

Chai Cheesecake with Pumpkin Butterscotch Sauce

A few days ago, I reviewed the Toollio, an amazing multi-function kitchen appliance.  I love it and, as promised, I am going to share a few recipes that can give you a better idea of what you can do with it.  Even though you can make lots of savoury dishes with the Toollio, today’s recipe is…

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Close-up of sticky date pudding covered in rich butterscotch sauce.

Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

Soft, spongy Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce layered with warm caramel flavour and smooth texture, a dessert that melts in the mouth and stays tender even after baking.

Nutella and Mascarpone Pie

Nutella and Mascarpone Pie

It is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal!  I am sure you all know what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  It is a great concept… each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a…

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Slice of moist condensed milk and coconut cake topped with icing sugar on a white plate.

Condensed Milk and Coconut Cake

Moist, tender, and easy to make, this Condensed Milk and Coconut Cake combines creamy richness with subtle coconut flavour. It’s ideal for everyday baking or as a sweet weekend treat. My eldest daughter is all about coconut these days, and she definitely takes after her daddy when it comes to having a sweet tooth. She…

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Baked Apple and Dulce de Leche Tart on brown paper with a jar of caramel and an apple beside it.

Apple and Dulce de Leche Tart

Golden pastry, soft apples, and creamy Dulce de Leche melt together in an Apple and Dulce de Leche Tart that feels like the sweetest part of autumn.

Vanilla and Yogurt Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Vanilla and Yogurt Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Don’t you just love a good cheesecake?  I certainly do!  I particularly like today’s recipe as it is a 2 layered cheesecake.  The bottom layer is a normal baked vanilla cheesecake, while the top layer also contains Greek Yogurt… this makes the cake a tad lighter to the palate and a bit fluffier on the…

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Snow Cupcakes

Snow Cupcakes

I made these Snow Cupcakes for my daughter’s Frozen birthday party.  She loves cupcakes, so they are always on her party menus… This time, I wanted to make them a little different.  You see, I love making cupcakes because I think they look really beautiful and you can play around with so many flavour and…

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Full Frozen-themed cake view with Elsa, Olaf, sugar castle, and fondant trees.

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.

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