This recipe was shared by my BFF Loretta Rodrigues. The first time I tried it, I absolutely adored this cake and so did everyone else. It tastes similar to a semolina cake I made to celebrate Kravings 1st birthday, but the process to make this is very different and unique.
Cakes
Chocolate Cherry Berry Cheesecake – No Bake
It’s summer and the stores are bursting with fresh Cherries and Berries and who want’s to turn that oven on anyway? This is the best season for a refreshing no bake cheesecake. No fuss and full on flavor. I’ve made many a cheesecake in my day, I’ve set them in Cheesecake pans, mini tins and …
Fig & Walnut Cake
I love fruitcake, dense and loaded with fruit(preferably soaked) and nuts … taking a bite out of it is heavenly. My new Christmas tradition is to bake a rich fruitcake with dry fuits that have been soaked in dark rum and brandy. Last year I promised my hubby that I would make a non alcoholic …
Lemon Ginger Blackberry Cheesecake – Instant Pot
I looooooove making cheesecake for my family and friends – it’s so easy to make and customize. I’ve been test driving the Instant pot for the last few weeks and when I heard it made an amazing cheesecake, I just had to try it out for myself! Follow my recipe and process to get incredible …
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
View my step-by-step video We’re going vintage with the ever popular Pineapple Upside down cake. Around the 1920’s ovens were just getting introduced and prior to this, most homemakers make their cakes in a skillet. In 1925 the Hawaiian Pineapple company ran a contest and …
Black Forest Battenberg – British Royal Cake
View my step-by-step video Thanks to Misty Ricardo for the King’s voice over – https://www.youtube.com/user/MistyRicardo Battenberg is a truly classic British cake. Earlier this Spring, I made a classic Battenberg for Ruby’s baby shower. I decided to switch things up this time by making a Battenberg cake influenced by the …
Christmas Fruitcake with Rum, Brandy, Fruits & Nuts
View my step-by-step video Your fruits need to be soaked for 20 – 365 days – Click here For as long as I can remember, I loved to eat a piece of fruitcake at Christmas at my families or friends houses. Since my boys were little and my hubby doesn’t drink, I never attempted to …
How to Soak Fruit for Christmas Cake
View my step-by-step video A slice of Rum or Brandy infused fruitcake heralds the warmth of Christmas. If a bite of boozy doesn’t give you the warm and fuzzies, I don’t know what will! All over the world fuit cakes of different sizes and colours make their way over to the holiday table with great …
Battenberg – British Royal Cake
Click here to see my step-by-step video This recipe has been on my bucket list for a long long time. My love affair with the Battenberg started on a trip to London when I was 18 years old. Years later a friend of mine made the Battenburg on the popular TV show Recipe to Riches. …