Category: Cakes

  • Christmas Cake

    Christmas Cake

    This Christmas Cake, from my mother’s old recipe book, is a rich and flavorful classic perfect for the holiday season. Packed with soaked fruits and infused with warm spices and essences, it’s a labour of love that yields a moist, indulgent cake. Read more

  • Upside-down caramelised banana cake

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    Upside-down caramelised banana cake

    This upside-down banana cake is comfort baking at its best. Soft, cinnamon-scented sponge sits on top of a glossy layer of caramelised bananas, creating a cake that’s rich without being heavy and familiar without being dull. It’s the kind of cake that feels right for afternoon tea,… Read more

  • Espresso Cake

    Espresso Cake

    This is probably my favourite cake to make—and not just for its flavour. An ex wrote this out for me from a recipe book he had, though he never made it himself. The handwritten note adds a little charm to what has become a go-to bake. What… Read more