My friend Deborah made this for a recent celebration. What a brilliant combination of two delicious cakes! Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºF). Place ⅓ of a cup each of blanched almonds and hazelnuts on a baking tray and bake for 5-8 minutes until toasted. Meanwhile, make the honey syrup by combining ½ a cup…… Continue reading baclava cheesecake
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chocolate cinnamon cake
Inspired by Mexican chocolate which is made with cinnamon, this cake is better after 2 days if you can wait. In a small saucepan combine 6 tablespoons of good cocoa powder, 1 cup of boiling water and 150g (5¼ oz) of butter and heat until the mixture is melted and glossy. Remove from the heat and place in a mixing…… Continue reading chocolate cinnamon cake
almond and cinnamon scones
I had no cookie cutter when I made these hence the rustic look but the cinnamon flavour was delicious! Preheat the oven to 230℃ (450℉). Place 1½ cups of flour and 4 teaspoons of baking powder in a bowl. Add 45g (1½ oz) of cubed cold butter with a pinch of salt (unless you’re using…… Continue reading almond and cinnamon scones
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