Coffee crumb sponge cake with whipped ganache

Easy coffee sponge cake recipe

 

We’ve just returned from a magical road trip from Cape Town to Botswana, and beyond! Thousand of kilometres, four countries and countless memories later, it’s been a little strange to settle back into our normal routine! Between unpacking bags and camping gear, tackling mountains of laundry and catching up on emails I found some time to test this recipe that has been sitting on my “must bake” list for quite some time.

 

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Chewy oat, dark chocolate and sesame cookies

Oat and dark chocolate cookies

 

There are some recipes that feel made for winter, and these bakery-style oat cookies are one of them. When the cold weather hits all I want to do is flick on the oven and bake, are you the same? These rustic, chewy cookies with pops of rich dark chocolate are best enjoyed warm with a hot drink in hand, just what you want on a cold June day.

 

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Sticky toffee pudding

Dish of sticky toffee pudding

 

I’ve got a rich, nostalgic sticky toffee pudding for you today, just in time for the weekend. This is the kind of comforting bake that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of caramel and the promise of something delicious.  The sponge is soft and beautifully moist, and I haven’t been shy with the toffee sauce – so if you have a sweet tooth this recipe is absolutely for you.

 

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Carrot and pineapple loaf cakes

Carrot cake loaf cakes with pineapple and cream cheese icing

 

I always seem to end up with bits and pieces that need using up – a few leftover carrots in the veggie drawer, a tin of pineapple in the pantry, and this recipe is the happy result of that! There’s also something about a loaf cake that feels so achievable, and I’m sure you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do.

 

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Mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches

A plate of ice cream sandwiches

 

With the holidays just about in full swing, let’s turn our attention to an indulgent sweet recipe. These seasonal mango and coconut ice cream sandwiches are playful, summery and made for our warm Christmas holidays when desserts should be cold, creamy and a bit of fun.

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Sunshine lemon shortbread tarts

Spring lemon tartlets top shot flatlay

 

I’m a total sucker for anything citrus, so I couldn’t resist leaning into those sunny spring vibes (hello sunshine!) and creating these light, lemony tartlets. They’ve got a buttery shortbread crust that melts in your mouth and a silky lemon curd filling that’s bright, zesty and just the right amount of sharp. It’s a flavour combo that feels fresh, elegant and seriously delicious.

 

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One bowl gingerbread and white chocolate blondies

Board of gingerbread blondies with white chocolate

 

I love the spiced flavour of gingerbread, and these gingerbread and white chocolate blondies capture it perfectly, wrapped up in chewy, chocolate-studded squares. Rich and beautifully spiced, these blondies evoke the flavour of classic gingerbread without being overpowering. Just right as a late winter treat to enjoy with a hot cuppa.

 

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Easy single-serve cinnamon bun mug cake

Mug cake in a white mug with frosting

 

It’s a cold, rainy day and you’re craving something warm and sweet – enter the mug cake! This single-serve treat captures the delicious flavour of a cinnamon bun and comes together in less than 10 minutes. No yeast or waiting around needed. 😉

 

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