Limoncello Swiss Roll

August 17, 2021

This roll is made of a soft and fluffy lemony sponge cake filled with a limoncello mascarpone whipped cream. Light and tangy, this dessert is perfect for spring or summer! When it comes to Swiss rolls, you will find recipes... Continue reading →

7 tips for the perfect cheesecake

December 27, 2016

Tall, creamy, and silky smooth – who doesn’t love cheesecake? They are delicious on their own and wonderful with toppings such as fruit. They are easy to make and very convenient for company since you have to make them the day before!... Continue reading →

Marble cake with espresso ganache glaze

November 29, 2015

If you are tired of dry cakes, you have to try this recipe! It is the perfect classic marble cake, rich and moist! When it comes to baking, often the simple recipes are the most satisfying! Chocolate vanilla marble cake... Continue reading →

Truffle Meringue Cake

June 3, 2015

This cake is for serious chocolate lovers! The truffle cake is very rich and can stand on its own without a topping. You can serve it plain or with a chocolate glaze for a finished look. However, the base and meringue... Continue reading →

Les merveilleux

February 25, 2015

When I read about a new bakery opening in NYC called Aux Merveilleux de Fred, I got curious. I found out that this Belgian chef already has a few bakeries in Belgium, France and England and focuses on just a few items.... Continue reading →

Chocolate peanut butter mousse Swiss roll

January 14, 2015

When we think of peanut butter, we usually think of jelly or of chocolate. But espresso? They say, coffee brings out the chocolate flavour in cakes, but it also perfectly complements peanut butter! So I flavoured the chocolate sponge cake with... Continue reading →

Toffee Crunch Cake

December 5, 2014

This cake has layers of chocolate cake, toffee bits, and mocha-flavoured whipped cream. The flavours just come together so well! I found this cake on epicurious.com and then added my own filling. Is is the ultimate chocolate cake: it’s fudgy with a... Continue reading →

Vegan German Chocolate Cake or Cupcakes

November 29, 2014

Although I am not vegan, I find myself often looking for ideas when making food for friends with either a food intolerance or allergies. When baking for friends who can’t have gluten, eggs and dairy, my go-to dessert is the German Chocolate Cake.... Continue reading →

Savarin

November 10, 2014

Savarin is a very popular dessert cake, easily prepared ahead of time. Is is a yeast cake soaked in plenty of syrup, usually with the addition of rum or flavoured liqueur. I made this without alcohol so that it is... Continue reading →

The secret to a moist pound cake

October 27, 2014

Nothing should be easier to make than a pound cake – yet so many recipes are dry and boring. The very first cake my Mom taught me to make was the pound cake. Having grown up in Germany, ingredients were measured... Continue reading →

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