Desserts & Baking

Oreo cake bites 

Published on November 12, 2025

Decorate these bites with edible gold leaf for flair! Oreo cake bites  Makes 30  Ingredients 2 packs (128g each)Oreos, crushed 150g iced store-bought cake, crumbled 170g cream cheese 150g white chocolate, melted 150g dark chocolate, melted  Method Place the Oreos iced cake and cream cheese in a food processor and pulse until smooth.  Roll the […]

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Raspberry and vanilla mille feuille with Selati Sugar 

Published on October 30, 2025

Crisp pastry, creamy vanilla layers and a burst of raspberry – this mille feuille made with Selati Sugar is a dreamy dessert that’s as elegant as it is irresistible.     Raspberry and vanilla mille feuille  Pronounced as “meel-foyle”, this dessert layers crisp pastry, creamy custard and juicy raspberries – a match made in heaven.   Serves 6-8     Ingredients  For the custard    4 egg yolks ½ […]

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How to make a stunning layered honey cake 

Published on October 9, 2025

https://mykitchen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/1999/08/Honey_Cake_03B.mp4 This honey cake – aka Medovik – is stacked with smooth, decadent Biscoff flavour. But don’t let those drool-worthy layers scare you off – they bake in minutes and come together surprisingly easily. One bite and you’ll see why this showstopper is totally buzz-worthy. Watch the video and whip up your own slice of […]

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Smoky rooibos no-churn ice cream

Published on September 30, 2025

Creating an airtight chamber allows the rooibos to burn into little embers that release a lot of smoke. The smoke has nowhere to escape to so it’s forced to settle on the nearest surface, which is the cream, thus infusing easily.  Smoky rooibos no-churn ice cream Makes about 2L Ingredients 10 rooibos tea bags  3 cups whipping cream  2 […]

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Fresh fruit desserts that taste like spring

Published on September 26, 2025

These fresh fruit-forward recipes are sunshine on a plate. So, grab a fork and let these sweet treats steal the show.  Coconut and nectarine tart Serves 8   Ingredients   For the pastry   255g flour 125g cold butter, cubed 80g  icing sugar 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp ice water   For the filling   2 eggs 75g caster sugar 40g desiccated coconut, plus extra to decorate 35g flour 75g butter, melted 450g (3-4) nectarines, sliced into […]

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South Africa’s favourite sweet treats get an upgrade

Published on September 16, 2025

An ode to our love for local sweet stuff. Be it in dessert or in cocktail form, help yourself to a slice or sip of decadence.  Hertzo milkshake   Makes 4   Oh, nostalgia! Add more apricot jam to your milkshake for a sweeter, fruitier taste.  Ingredients For the meringue  2 egg whites Pinch cream of […]

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Caramel crunch cake recipe 

Published on August 12, 2025

Airy, smooth buttercream is contrasted with crisp brandy snaps – with a lace-like design – and crunchy popcorn. This cake sets the scene for an unforgettably bold party!  Caramel crunch cake recipe  Serves 14-16 Ingredients 3 boxes (500g each) Ina Paarman chocolate cake mix (+ ingredients listed on the box)  2 cans (385g each) caramel […]

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Beetroot & berry burst pop tarts 

Published on August 11, 2025

A grown-up delight that takes this cool American treat to new heights. Beetroot & berry burst pop tarts Makes 10 Ingredients For the jam filling  200g mixed frozen berries ¾ cup beetroot juice  ¾ cup sugar  1 lime, zested and juiced  2 rolls (400g each) short crust pastry, defrosted Flour, for dusting 1 egg, whisked, […]

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Bread and butter pudding with berry compote 

Published on August 7, 2025

Although we baked our puddings in individual bowls, you can bake them in a large oval or rectangular dish for the same amount of time.  Bread and butter pudding with berry compote  Serves 5 Ingredients 3 eggs, whisked 1 cup (220g) caster sugar 1 tsp (5ml) salt 2 cups (500ml) milk 1 cup (250ml) cream […]

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Pumpkin pecan pie 

Published on July 9, 2025

Two classics become one to create a creamy filling with a crunchy, nutty top. Pumpkin pecan pie  Serves 6-8 Ingredients 1 packet (400g) shortcrust pastry, defrosted  Flour, for dusting  1 packet (500g) pumpkin cubes  2 Tbsp (30g) butter 2 eggs 1 tub (230g) medium fat cream cheese  1 cup (200g) brown sugar  Grating of nutmeg  […]

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