Published on September 16, 2026

This cake is one of the most viral recipes I’ve ever posted on my social-media pages. People went crazy over this cake and rightly so, because it is deliciously decadent. Turning one of South Africa’s favouritedesserts into a sponge cake was an inspired idea and I have no regrets.  Makes 1 × 20cm round cake  […]

Published on August 24, 2026

The milk powder in this recipe is optional, but it’s a clever addition to any biscuit recipe, helping create extra depth of caramelised, slightly nutty flavour.  Makes 30  Ingredients   For the caramel ganache: 1 large slab (150g) white chocolate, chopped½ cup (125ml) cream½ can (180g) caramel treat   For the biscuits: 1 cup (230g) […]

Published on August 24, 2026

 While berries create a sauce at the pudding’s base, we recommend making pouring custard (or getting a carton of custard) for serving.  Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 packet (500g) mixed frozen berries2 medium apples or pears, peeled and cut into chunks1 cup (220g) granulated sugar1 vanilla pod, halved (optional)¾ cup (165g) caster sugar¾ cup (150g) butter, […]

Published on August 24, 2026

Underneath a crisp blanket lies a baked-in sauce. This zingy dessert will make your mouth pucker ever so slightly with its bittersweet balance. Serves 6-8 Ingredients   For the batter: ⅓ cup (80ml) butter, at room temperature1½ cups (330g) caster sugar1½ cups (375ml) milk4 eggs, separated75g self-raising flour½ tsp (2.5ml) fine salt1 tsp (5ml) vanilla […]

Published on August 14, 2026

The national treasure we all adore, now with a hint of spice and that caramelised biscuit taste. If you’re on a budget, leave out the Biscoff for the classic pud.     Serves 8  Ingredients   For the malva batter 2 cups (400g) brown sugar 5 extra-large eggs 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla essence 1 cups (263g) cake flour  2 […]

Published on July 5, 2026

We’ve added a biscuit to the top of our s’mores croissant, but you could crumble a few biscuits into the croissant when assembling too.   Makes 4 Ingredients For the meringue 2 egg whites ½ cup (110g) caster sugar 4 plain croissants Butter, for brushing 1 packet (400g) marshmallows 150g milk chocolate 1 packet (60g) […]

Published on July 5, 2026

These are a real labour of love. It’s about patience, giving the dough time to rest before the next step. We’ll admit that even ours weren’t perfect, but they did spark immense joy! Makes 12-16 Ingredients For the croissant dough 10g (1 sachet) yeast 1-1½ cups (250-375ml) milk, room temperature ½ cup (125ml) water, room […]

Published on June 18, 2026

Classically made using a yeast-leavened dough, these are cooked in an old-school poffertjies pan. Makes 80 Ingredients For the poffertjies: ¼ cup (50g) sugar 1¾ cups (430ml) lukewarm milk 1 sachet (7g) yeast 2 eggs, whisked 2 Tbsp (30g) melted butter 2 cups (300g) flour 1 tsp (5ml) salt Canola oil, for frying Sifted icing […]

Published on June 17, 2026

What makes this cake so fun is that you can make the marble any colour you like! Try purple, yellow or even blue, then match the frosting colour to the cake.  Makes 1x20cm loaf  Ingredients For the cake  1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar ½ cup (125g) butter, room temperature 3 eggs 1 egg yolk ½ […]

Published on June 15, 2026

This mug cake is just as good without the added chocolate. Cook it for 2-3 seconds less for a slightly more molten centre. For a different flavour, replace the chocolate with a spoon of peanut butter, jam, Biscoff- or chocolate spread.  Makes 1   Ingredients   3 Tbsp (40g) sugar 3 Tbsp (15g) cocoa powder ¼ […]