This is definitely one of my favourite non-chocolate desserts. The cake is beautiful, moist and a delectable mix of raspberry and almond flavours without being over powering! Everyone always loves this cake and the icing is to die for! Hints & Tips Veg
Desserts
Margarita Ice Cream
This recipe was passed to me by a friend – I believe it is a Nigella Lawson recipe! Enjoy! Hints & Tips GF, Veg
Kay’s Alcoholic Trifle
This trifle does taste amazing but care should be taken when eating it – it does contain a lot of alcohol! Hints & Tips The Vodka Cherries are made from a separate recipe in this blog. You can replace Sherry with Dessert Wine, Chocolate Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua or Any Liqueur of your choice as long…
Vodka Cherries
I first encountered Vodka Cherries in 2003 whilst working on assignment in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I was at a bar where you could purchase a Vodka Cherry for $1! Theye are potent, they are awesome! I use them in trifles or vodka jelly shots! Hints & Tips You must use Glace Cherries or Maraschino Cherries…
Flourless Orange Cake
I am not quite sure where I found this original recipe, most likely from a magazine! It is a beautiful, moist cake that everyone loves! Hints & Tips The boiling of the oranges can take a few hours. When I make this cake, I usually boil the oranges the day before, let them cool and…
Dark Chocolate & Almond Torte
This recipe is similar to the flourless chocolate recipe. Before we were introduced to “Gluten Free recipes, Tortes existed – tarts without flour! This recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook with some slight modifications. Hints & Tips You can replace the 160g Butter with 160ml Olive Oil or add 40g more chocolate and do…
Chocolate Bailey Balls
This recipe was provided by a friend. These are definitely great to make as a gift and also when you want something sweet but do not have time to bake a cake! It is worth keeping the ingredients to hand in the pantry so you can whip them up at a moments notice! Hints &…
Chocolate Cookie Dough Cheesecake
This is a very rich, decadent cake. I often make it as a birthday cake or for a special occasion or for anyone who loves cheesecake! I found the recipe in a Cadbury Chocloate Recipe book. However, I have modified it as I find cooking with Lindt Chocolate is the best and creates a greater…
Flourless Chocolate Cake
I love this cake, it not too rich and moist – it was a firm favourite for many years until I started making the Chocolate Truffle Mudcake! The original recipe came from an Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook which I have modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can use Hazlenut Meal instead of Almond Meal. GF,…
Chocolate Berry Chia Pudding with Cashew Cream
This is one of the best chia desserts I have ever tasted, seriously, it is! I found the recipe in an Age Prevention magazine that had a lot of recipes in it as well as articles about which food you should eat to stay young! I have long since lost the magazine but recall this…