Tag Archives: Torte

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 →

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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 →

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A Classic Italian Tea Cake. The River Cafe Almond, Ricotta and Polenta Cake.

Posted on February 24, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I’ve always maintained that the secret behind a great cake is a great recipe. Last week over  coffee at an Italian cafe I shared a divine slice of  lemon polenta cake for afternoon tea. Luxuriously moist and laden  with ricotta, … Continue reading →

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Delving Deep Into My Kitchen Drawer. Chocolate Date and Nut Torte With Sour Cream Ice Cream.

Posted on February 10, 2014 by thepaddingtonfoodie

This weekend I delved deep into my kitchen drawer and retrieved a  half-forgotten, crumpled page bearing a wonderful  recipe for a gorgeous meringue torte.  For many years this cake, laden with a luscious mix of  dark chocolate, hazelnuts, almonds and … Continue reading →

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