Tag Archives: Cake

Like Bees To A Honey Pot. Bienenstich. German Bee Sting Cake.

Posted on September 12, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Bienenstich means bee sting in German. I was first introduced to this glorious honey almond caramel crusted, crème pâtissière filled confection at a Danish birthday party, many, many years ago. Freshly baked, its soft cake-y brioche like layers sublime, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Almond, Baking, Bienenstich, Brunch, Cake, Caramel, Custard, German, honey, Made From Scratch, Yeast | 10 Comments

Fool-Proof. A Light and Airy Fat-Free Chocolate Sponge.

Posted on July 31, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Before I delve any further into this post, there is an important disclaimer I need to make. Fat free refers to the contents of my chocolate sponge, most definitely not the filling. Knowing there is no butter in the sponge … Continue reading →

Posted in What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Cream, Made From Scratch, Sponge, Strawberries

Banishing The Winter Blues. Sticky Date Bundt Cake With A Salted Burnt Butter Caramel Glaze.

Posted on July 2, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Much to my family’s delight I’ve been banishing the winter blues with a renewed interest in baking. As always school holidays mean a full house and quickly depleting fridge and pantry courtesy of a contingent of constantly ravenous teenagers on … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Apple, Baking, Cake, Date, Pecan, Salted Caramel, Sticky Date, Winter | 4 Comments

A Nanna Moment. Old-Fashioned Apple And Cinnamon Tea Cake.

Posted on June 26, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

There’s a definite sense of comforting nostalgia associated with delving deep into my bottom kitchen drawer to retrieve a long forgotten favourite recipe. A trip down memory lane, resurrecting recipes for good old fashioned treats. The sort our nannas might have … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Apple, Baking, Cake, Cinnamon, Comfort Food, Made From Scratch, Old-Fashioned, Teacake | 4 Comments

Dressed To Impress. Chocolate Layer Cake With Whipped Cream, Cherry Jam and Ganache.

Posted on June 12, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Everyone has a favourite chocolate cake. At our house it’s a moist, decadently rich and chocolate-y ‘volcano’ cake. A melt and mix recipe with an unusual twist. So named to reflect the alchemy created when bicarbonate of soda added to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Cream, Dessert, Food, Ganache, Jam | 4 Comments

Let Them Eat Cake. A Little Taste Of France. Madeleines With Browned Butter and Lime.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Rummaging through the pantry cupboard, I chanced upon my pretty scallop edged madeleine trays. Relics of a long forgotten past. It must be ten years since I used them last. I well remember the thrill of the hunt for those … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cake, French, Made From Scratch, Madeleines, Morning Tea, Sponge, Teacake | 10 Comments

Rustic Baking At Its Best. Hazelnut Coffee Cake With A Sour Cherry Jam Swirl And Chocolate Crumble.

Posted on May 7, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

As always in our house Autumn brings cooler weather and a spate of baking as I give in to a seemingly never ending demand for cake. As long as there is no request for fancy decoration I’m always happy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Autumn, Cake, Chocolate Crumble, Coffee, Hazelnut, Sour Cherry | 10 Comments

So Rich. So Buttery. So Chic. Pear and Almond Friands

Posted on April 13, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

One of the things I love most about school holidays is the welcome change of pace from a frenetic, breakneck speed to an almost leisurely meandering. Time to stop and smell the roses. Throw routine out the window and indulge … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Fruit, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Apple, Autumn, Baking, Butter, Cake, Friand, Pear | 8 Comments

Gloriously Gluten Free. Hazelnut and Chocolate Bon Vivant Torte.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It always amazes me at how many deliciously different ways there are to combine four of my most loved pantry staples; butter, eggs, sugar and chocolate. This flourless Bon Vivant adds hazelnut meal to create a torte that transcends all … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook | Tagged Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Hazelnut, Meringue, Mousse, Torte | 7 Comments

Rich, Fudgy And Delicious. Not Quite Sacher Torte.

Posted on March 4, 2015 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This post is for my dear friend Jane. Who recently reminded me of the joys of sacher torte, a rich and decadent chocolate cake invented in Vienna in 1832 by a young apprentice chef Franz Sacher for Prince Metternich. Jane … Continue reading →