Pumpkin rolls

Mini pumpkin shaped brioche rolls

 

How cute are these pumpkin rolls? I absolutely love them! These brioche rolls are shaped into pumpkins using kitchen string, making them a fun and rather adorable addition to the table. They’re perfect for Halloween inspired baking, or simply when you feel like making something a little different.

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Dark chocolate and pecan babka

Chocolate babka

 

Is it cake? Is it bread? However you categorise it, your next beautiful weekend baking project awaits. Swirls of dark chocolate and pockets of crunchy pecans are tucked into a soft, enriched dough, then finished with a glossy sugar syrup glaze. This dark chocolate babka is an indulgent tea-time treat and one that’s well worth the extra time it takes to make.

 

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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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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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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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Chocolate and pear crumble cake

Chocolate and pear cake image and recipe

 

This week, we’re diving into a cosy bake that’s just right for tea time gatherings or as a birthday spoil. My husband and I celebrate our birthdays this week so a cake theme seemed fitting! This one’s a goodie – soft chocolate cake meets juicy and sweet pears, all topped with a crispy and buttery chocolate crumble. It’s a cake recipe that brings simple elegance to your table.

 

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