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vegan hummingbird cake on a vintage plate with a fork

Vegan Hummingbird Cake

A moorish three tiered vegan celebratory cake. This has become our go to birthday cake because it is egg- and dairyfree!...
cherry gugelhupf in the front with a toddler sitting in the back

Cherry Gugelhupf

I love this cherry gugelhupf for it's simplicity. The cherries keep it juicy and it is just wonderful with a cup of tea in the afternoon. You can replace...
Key Lime Pie on a wooden board with a slice on a cake server

Key Lime Pie

Deary me, this one is so addictive!! Not the most wholesome way of baking, given that you use already processed ingredients like condensed milk and biscuits...
Honey and Cardamom Cheesecake with a piece cut out, on a wooden surface

Honey and Cardamom Cheesecake

Oh how I love this Honey and Cardamom Cheesecake!! So so good. The cardamom in it is sensational. And I usually HATE cheesecakes made from cream cheese. I'm...
Cherry and Marzipan Streusel on a white plate with a cake fork

Cherry and Marzipan Streusel

This Cherry Marzipan Streusel is a family recipe from my aunty in Germany! I love the marzipan in it which goes beautifully with the cherries and buttery st...
Omi's Lemon Cake on a white plate with flowers in the background

Omi’s Lemon Cake

I love this cake and every time I make it I am reminded of my Omi and Sunday afternoons with coffee and cake....
Easy Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake on a wooden board

Easy Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake

A family favourite!! My aunty made it on our last visit home and when I bake and eat it now, I am reminded of our family picnic. Sitting in the sun on the l...
Italian Banana Breakfast Cake in the baking tin

italian breakfast cake

I've made this so many times!! It's quick, easy and always delivers. Yum. It is from an old newspaper cut out but you can find many more wonderful recipes o...