dessert Archives - Cakes

Knafeh Nabulseyeh

Knafeh Nabulseyeh, also known as Knafeh, is a popular Middle Eastern dessert that has captured the hearts of sweet lovers around the world. This traditional treat originated in the city of Nablus in Palestine and its popularity has spread throughout the Arab world and beyond. The dessert features a unique combination of textures and flavours, with a layer of sweet, pliable cheese sandwiched between strands of buttery, crispy kataifi pastry.…

Kingston Cake

Cakesbutter, cake, dessert, vanilla

Kingston Cake is a delightful tribute to the much-loved Arnott's Kingston biscuits, a staple in many Australian homes. This cake transforms the familiar flavours of these beloved coconut and chocolate sandwich biscuits into a sumptuous dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Cake Ingredients: 200g pack of Arnott's Kingston biscuits, plus extra for decoration 125g butter, softened, at room temperature 155g (3/4 cup) icing sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla…

Chocolate Covered Dates

Dessertchocolate, dates, dessert

Indulge in the simple yet exquisite pleasure of Chocolate Covered Dates, a treat that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with the rich intensity of dark chocolate. Inside each glossy, chocolate-covered date lies a heart of creamy peanut butter, adding a layer of nutty richness that complements the caramel-like flavour of the fruit. Ingredients: Pitted Medjool dates Creamy peanut butter Dark chocolate baking bar (60% cacao) Sea salt (optional)…

Fruit Scones

Dessertdessert, fruits, scones

Light, fluffy and studded with juicy sultanas, these delightful pastries offer the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Baking scones is both an art and a science, requiring a gentle touch to ensure they rise beautifully and stay tender. Ingredients: 350g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting ¼ tsp salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 85g butter, cut into cubes 3 tbsp caster sugar 175ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Squeeze…

Sweet Shortcrust Pastry

Dessertbutter, dessert, flour

This pastry is the blank canvas for countless creations, from elegant tarts to sumptuous pies. Its delicate, crumbly texture and subtle sweetness make it the perfect base for your culinary masterpieces. Ingredients: 150g plain flour 75g unsalted butter, cooled and diced 50g powdered sugar 1 egg yolk Method: Sift the plain flour and icing sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture.…

Lavender Ice Cream

Ice-creamdessert, lavender

Homemade ice cream that undoubtedly evokes the feeling of spring. Bring a touch of it into your kitchen with this excellent recipe for lavender ice cream. Ingredients Unsweetened condensed milk - 1 cup Heavy cream (30%) - 1 cup Lavender - 2 tablespoons Egg yolks - 2 pieces Sugar - 2 tablespoons Preparation Pour the condensed milk and half a cup of cream into a saucepan. Add lavender flowers and…

Summer Berry Jelly

Dessertblueberries, dessert, jelly, strawberries

Enjoy the essence of summer with Summer Berry Jelly, a dessert that captures the joy of the season's freshest fruits. A celebration of nature's bounty, this recipe features a medley of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries in a delicate jelly. Ingredients: 14 leaves of platinum-strength gelatine 3 cups (750ml) apple & raspberry cordial concentrate 250g strawberries, hulled and quartered 50g each raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and stoned cherries Extra berries, to…

Tennessee Peach Pudding

Dessertdessert, peach, pudding

This delicious dish is a tribute to the sweet, juicy peaches that are the heart of Southern orchards. With every spoonful, you'll savour the luscious fruit under a lightly spiced, golden-brown crust kissed by the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ingredients: 3 cups sliced, peeled fresh or frozen peaches 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup…

Peanut Butter Snowballs

Dessertbutter, dessert, peanut, peanut butter

These bite-sized treats are the perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet icing sugar, all wrapped in a velvety white candy coating. They're so easy to make, yet so irresistibly delicious, they'll be the life of the party. Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons butter, softened Finely chopped peanuts (optional) Method: In a mixing bowl, combine…

Chunky Apple Cake

Dessertapples, cake, dessert, sugar

Embrace the essence of home-baked goodness with our Chunky Apple Cake, a heartwarming dessert that captures the spirit of autumn in every bite. This cake is a celebration of the humble apple, transformed into a rich and moist treat that's bursting with the flavours of cinnamon and nutmeg. Ingredients: 6 cups chopped, peeled tart apples 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2…