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 […]

Published on May 28, 2026

Swap the pears for sliced apples or stone fruit instead.  Vanilla pear tarte tatin Serves 6  Ingredients    1 packet (400g) puff pastry, defrosted 2-3 medium pears ½ cup (100g) sugar ½ cup (125ml) water 2 Tbsp (30g) butter 2 Tbsp (30ml) cream 1 vanilla pod, halved 1 egg, whisked Vanilla ice cream, for serving Mint […]

Published on May 24, 2026

Stout gives a complex layer of flavour and dark colour with a rich, moist finish.  Chocolate stout cake with coffee meringue frosting Serves 6–8  Ingredients    1 cup (250ml) Guinness (or any dark stout beer) ½ cup (125ml) freshly brewed coffee 1 cup (250g) butter, melted ½ cup (60g) cocoa powder 2 cups (340g) treacle sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp (10ml) […]

Published on May 23, 2026

Craving something nostalgic? This Milky Lane Rolo & caramel waffle with hit the spot!   Milky Lane’s Rolo & caramel waffle Serves 5    Ingredients   ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, chopped 5 sugar or wafer ice-cream cones 1 pack (5) store-bought frozen waffles 1L Milky Lane vanilla ice cream (or vanilla ice cream of […]

Published on May 15, 2026

The perfect balance of bitter orange marmalade and the sweetness of white chocolate. Enjoy the restaurant quality sweet treat after a meal.  Orange & poppy seed petit fours Makes about 24  Ingredients  For the sponge ¾ cup (112.5g) flour ¼ tsp (1.25ml) salt ¼ tsp (1.25ml) baking powder ¼ cup (60g) butter, at room temperature ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar […]

Published on April 28, 2026

Also known as shokupan or Hokkaido milk bread, this ancient Japanese bread is known for its extremely soft, buttery interior.  The key to this pillowy bread is the ‘tangzhong’, a water roux made by cooking flour, water and milk together until thick. The addition of tangzhong results in a bread with a higher moisture retention, making it super delicate and dreamy.   Milk bread Makes 3 mini loaves or 12 small […]

Published on April 20, 2026

This coffee cheesecake is silky smooth, with an inviting sweet crunch from the crispy phyllo.    Espresso cheesecake with phyllo crinkle Serves 10-12    Ingredients 200g chocolate Romany Creams ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp (110g) melted butter 3 Tbsp (45ml) boiling water 3 Tbsp (45ml) instant coffee 2 tubs (230g each) medium-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 1 tub (250g) sour cream, at room temperature ½ cup […]

Published on April 2, 2026

Silky custard and buttery pastry come together in a golden syrup hug that melts on the tongue like a dessert daydream and best of all, you only need a few pantry staples.  Golden syrup custard tart Serves 6-8  Ingredients ½ packet (250g) phyllo pastry, defrosted ½ cup (125g) butter, melted 3 cups (750ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) custard powder ½ cup (125ml) […]