Banana and peanut butter are a classic flavor combination that just works. Whether it’s in a smoothie, on toast, or in a sandwich, the two ingredients complement each other perfectly. But have you ever tried them in a loaf of bread? If not, then you’re in for a treat! The peanut butter adds a rich, nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the bananas. The banana and peanut butter loaf or bread is moist and tender, with a slightly dense texture that is perfect for toasting and slathering with butter, if you wanted to skip the frosting. The juicy raspberries add a lovely contrast that is ..read more

How many banana bread/cake recipes do you think exist in the world? A few thousands, a million perhaps! In fact people can be quite senstive to the topic of banana bread because everyone thinks they have the best one, the moistest, easiest and definitely the most reliable one under their belt. My easy banana cake is simple and delicious but the reason I wanted to share is because the addition of one ingredient, tahini, can make such a lovely difference to a recipe. If you haven’t tried out tahini before this, it’s nothing but ground, hulled sesame seeds. The flavour is unique and nutty. If yo ..read more

Your weekly chocolate fix in the form of an easy chocolate tart is right here. It stays for days in the fridge, not that it will actually last that long. The simple ganache filling is elevated to an untimate showstopper standard by the addition of dark chocolate decorations which are nothing but melted chocolate, set in beautiful molds. The easy chocolate tart is simpler than it looks and tastier than it sounds. A slice of this tart is the perfect treat you gift to yourself after a hard week of labour. You deserve it! The filling can be customised to your taste by a variety of options. Add o ..read more

It sounds like an unusual combination but so many good, moist cakes have yoghurt in them. But the star of this cake is not the really the Chocolate Yoghurt Cake but the frosting. Rich, glossy, easy to whip up easy to pipe and ridiculously delicious. It’s time to move over ganache or buttercream and try this frosting. Who knows, maybe this is going to become your favourite new frosting. The Chocolate Yoghurt cake cannot be any easier. It’s made by throwing all the ingredients into one bowl. Don’t you just love one bowl recipes? Love a good chocolate cake? Try my Easy Chocolate Cake with Rasp ..read more

A mini black sesame cake or cakes have everything in them that makes you want to go back for seconds. They are nutty, warm, the swirls are striking to look at when you cut a cross section and they’re mini, indivudial sized portions. What is not to love, right? Though it doesn’t look like it, the mini black sesame cake is actually really simple to make. The swirl is made from the same batter so it’s only a matter of mixing black seasme powder into a part of a vanilla batter. Black sesame powder can be found in supermarkets and asian stores or you could make your own by gringing black seasme se ..read more

I don’t know which one I love more. The caramel cake or the condensed milk buttercream. Maybe I like the second one a tad bit more. If you’ve never tried condensed milk buttercream before, this is one frosting that is smooth, silky, not too sweet and very easy to make. There is no requirement for sugar, so a mess free frosting. The cake is dense, moist and rich as a mud cake should be. The flavour is absoloutely beautiful, tasting richly of caramel. The condensed milk buttercream reminds me of swiss meringue buttercream minus the hassle. If you can’t find golden syrup which is quite an impor ..read more

I think everyone should have a recipe for an Easy White Chocolate cake in their arsenal. When looking for a good white chocolate cake, I often come across mud cakes that are delicious but too rich and dense. For a long time I’ve been experimenting to come up with a cake where the white chocolate shines through but the cake is also light and not cloyingly sweet. I guess, I found the one! The best part about this Easy White Chocolate Cake is that it comes together in one bowl. No melting the chocolate in a separate saucepan and no elaborate techniques. Just simple mix and bake. To complement t ..read more

A cake like this is always remembered. Fragrant, pretty on account of a beautiful bundt shape and refreshing with a combination of juicy strawberries and subtle tones of cardamom, this strawberry, cardamom and rosewater bundt cake is something that can be whipped up any time. A sour cream glaze is my go to for most cakes. Because It’s not sugary like a typical glaze and can be flavoured without any hassle, it’s the best choice for icing a cake. Replace strawberries with any other berry if you like. Cardamom is such a beautiful spice if used in the right proportions. In India where I grew up ..read more

There is something so delicate, dainty and special about Madeleines. These little french cakes are not only delicious and buttery, but they are also pretty easy to make. I’ve always enjoyed them with classic flavours like vanilla and chocolate dusted with a bit of icing sugar, This time around, I decided to give a them little makeover and use some of my most favourite flavours. Rosewater and cardamom. Typically one would brown the butter for that rich buttery taste, but in this case we want the rosewater to shine through. It also means we skip the browning step making the recipe as simple as ..read more

Cake or Cheesecake, which one do you love? What if you could have something in between? This blueberry ricotta cake is just that. It has a soft, moist texture dense enough but not creamy like a cheesecake. Fresh blueberries add a burst of sweetness while the addition of citrus zest adds flavour and freshness. It is truly such a delicious combination. It’ not only a very simple cake to make where everything is pretty much mixed in one bowl, I’ve kept the frosting simple by using whipped cream. It looks so colourful but it is basically just whipped cream, part of which is colored and then piped ..read more