Who can say no to a chocolate mud cake? We love how easy this cake is to make, and the decorative opportunities are endless. Whether you sprinkle it with even more chocolate, or add some berries, or leave it as is, you cannot go wrong when you serve this cake to the ones you love. By Word of Mouth services include event planning, tailor-made menus, upmarket hiring, floral design and an exquisite venue, Hazeldene Hall in Parktown. Call 011-544-1600 or visit www.bywordofmouth.co.za.
We cannot get enough of this white chocolate cake with drunken grapes. The drunken grapes gives this delicious cake a fun kick.
A petit four is a small, bite-size confectionery sweet, but it can be savoury too. Originally from France, petit four in French means “small oven”. Below, we share our favourite recipe for these chocolate petits fours.
Their traditional Australian cousins are coated in regular milk chocolate, but these white chocolate lamingtons are light, lovely, and delicious. The coating is wonderfully creamy and sweet, perfect with the golden crumbs inside. A great teatime treat!
An unusual but magnificent flavour combination – we recommend serving it as a dinner-party dessert.
Pepper lebkuchen chocolate sandwiches are a traditional Christmas treat. These peppery soft biscuits work well with dark chocolate and are perfect for a sophisticated tea or served after dinner with coffee. They’re available at selected supermarkets, German delis and at Seemans (011-792-1410).
These strawberry and chocolate spring rolls are so delicious they’ll be eaten up before they’ve had a chance to cool down! Golden pastry, juicy fruits and creamy chocolate are meant to be together. Flaky and amazingly tasty.
Chocolate almond bars are devilishly rich and buttery. These lovely pastries are perfect for a tea party – their elegant shapes and toppings are too pretty not to share. Just as delicious without the ganache and almonds.
Friend and fellow Gourmet Girl Tracy Foulkes produces NoMU cocoa. We modified the chocolate cake recipe that appears on the NoMU tin and created these chilli and lemongrass chocolate cakes with oriental ganache.
Indulge in a decadent twist on a classic favourite with these churros stuffed with honey custard. Crispy on the outside and soft within, each churro is expertly piped with a luscious honey-infused custard, adding a touch of golden sweetness to every bite. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe combines the irresistible crunch of traditional churros with a creamy filling that melts in your mouth. Whether served warm at a festive gathering or as a cosy treat at home, these churros are a showstopper that will leave everyone reaching for seconds. ALSO SEE: Blueberry churros with minty chocolate dipping sauce…
Gather friends and family and visit Cape Town’s best address, The Table Bay, to enjoy a relaxing holiday catch-up over a summer high tea or a hearty steak and chips. Raise a glass of champagne to the year that was – or sip a cup of tea – while indulging in perfectly baked delights prepared by The Table Bay’s Pastry Chef Shana Faes The Halaal-friendly high tea menu offers a selection of savoury dishes like camembert and green fig slices, coronation chicken sandwiches, smoked salmon blinis, vegetarian quiches, beef and horseradish sandwiches, and more, while surrounded by beautiful summer flower arrangements. For those who enjoy the sweeter side of life, enjoy a wide range of treats…
Christmas morning is often a whirlwind of excitement and activity—gift unwrapping, family laughter, and preparations for the festive feast ahead. With so much happening, breakfast is usually an afterthought. But what if there was a way to have a hearty, delicious breakfast ready with minimal effort? We have just the recipe! Baked oatmeal is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast dish that will keep everyone happy and fueled without adding to the holiday chaos. Baked oatmeal is a warm, satisfying breakfast that combines the wholesome goodness of oats with the rich flavours of fruits, nuts, and spices. Imagine a soft, sliceable…
Going on a long road trip? Keeping hunger at bay and maintaining energy levels is key to enjoying the journey. Rather than relying on gas station snacks, why not prepare a selection of homemade treats that are not only delicious but also healthy? Crustless bacon & tomato quiches Cinnamon, white chocolate, macadamia and cranberry cream-cheese-swirl muffins Bacon-wrapped frikkadels with tomato chutney 5-ingredient cheese crackers for the kids Homemade hummus with olive pesto topping Cranberry chocolate snack bars Biltong spiced steak & salad wraps Cream cheese-filled banana bread Candied popcorn Grilled mortadella sandwich with quickled red onions, pesto and mustard mayo…
You’ll have a tree-mendous Christmas with these easy tree-shaped treats! INGREDIENTS For the cakes ½ cup flour ½ cup ground almonds 1 ¼ cups caster sugar, divided 8 egg whites, at room temperature 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 pinch salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 3 egg yolks To decorate 1 cup white chocolate, melted 2 cups unsalted pistachios, finely chopped or ground ½ cup icing sugar 1 handful colourful dragée balls, optional METHOD For the cakes Preheat the oven to 170°C. CUT out 12 rounds of baking paper, fashion into cones and place in the holes of an ovenproof (silicone) cone…
Making biscuit decorations is a great activity to do with kids: fill bowls with different coloured icings and toppings, and let them decorate and be creative. ALSO SEE: Spiced chocolate cheesecake with Christmas-cake crust https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/spiced-chocolate-cheesecake-christmas-cake-crust