Ever since I saw a photo of Armando Percuoco’s Baked Apple Tart (Mille Mele), I’ve been wanting to make it. Having just picked all my apples, what better time to try? The only ingredients needed are apples (I used a mixture of different ones) and sugar (I used brown). First peel and core the apples. The original…… Continue reading baked apple tart
Category: cakes
florentine XL
This giant Florentine is probably easier to make than many smaller ones and looks great as a dessert. In a bowl combine 2 cups of blanched toasted nuts with 2 cups of sweet cereal flakes and ⅓ cup of plain flour. Heat ½ cup each of sugar and honey in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved…… Continue reading florentine XL
poppy seed and almond cake
This deliciously moist flourless cake is equally good for dessert or afternoon tea. To make it you will need 100g butter, ¾ cup sugar, 3 large eggs, 1½ cups poppy seeds, 2½ cups almond meal, 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda, 2 cups buttermilk and 1 teaspoon almond essence. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Combine the butter and sugar then add the eggs…… Continue reading poppy seed and almond cake
chocolate cake with chilli jam
Chocolate and chilli go so well together. I decided to make a flourless chocolate cake to go with chilli jam. This cake is deliciously light and moist. You will need: 6 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/3 cup boiling water, 100g butter, 1 cup caster sugar, 400g almond meal, 4 large eggs, 1 cup of milk soured…… Continue reading chocolate cake with chilli jam
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