Forget vetkoek and jam and make this sweet treat instead! Tradition with a twist, these delicious vetkoek twists are the ultimate indulgence. Vetkoek twists with chocolate-coffee dipping sauce INGREDIENTS SAUCE 125g 70% dark chocolate with sea salt, chopped 15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup 5ml (1 tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water 150ml cream VETKOEK TWISTS 100ml milk 200ml water 200g cake flour 5ml (1 tsp) ground cardamom 10ml (2 tsp) baking powder 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil, plus extra for frying 100g castor sugar 10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon METHOD SAUCE HEAT the chocolate, syrup, coffee…
Drizzled with a magical chocolate topping, this creamy peanut butter-based smoothie carries the deliciousness of a milkshake without the ice cream. A fun, tasty and more mindful treat for breakfast time that the whole family will love! Smoothie with magic chocolate shell HANDS-ON TIME 15 min | TOTAL TIME 20 min | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 4 frozen chopped bananas 2 cups milk 1 cup peanut butter 2 tbsp honey 3 cups ice CHOCOLATE SHELL 200g dark chocolate, chopped 70ml coconut oil METHOD BLEND all the ingredients together until smooth. Divide smoothie between glasses and place in the freezer until ready…
“FOR THE LOVE OF CACAO” – the 5 words that describe Cocoafair… What started out as an idea has grown into a full-out obsession for all things cacao. With a carefully curated yet playful name that can be understood as having a love affair with chocolate, Cocoafair had planned to make chocolate from bean to bar at the foot of Table Mountain. Knowing nothing about the process, they started experimenting and making chocolate in late 2009 and since then, have catapulted into success as being one of the very few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in South Africa. By using what nature…
When it comes to chocolate, enough is never enough! Whether you enjoy your chocolate by the block or slab, our collection of chocolate recipes will be sure to satisfy your craving. Ranging from rich ganache tarts and cakes, to bubbly mousse and molten lava puddings, there’s a recipe here for everyone! 1. Double chocolate mousse cakes With four different layers of chocolate, these rich double chocolate mousse cakes are the ultimate treat for chocolate-fanatics. 2. White chocolate shards with sumac, orange and salted almonds Studded with sumac, orange and salted almonds, these white chocolate shards are the ideal sweet-and-savoury…
With a light, buttery crumb and a silky white chocolate glaze, this white chocolate bundt cake is elegant in its simplicity – a perfect treat for birthdays, tea parties and picnics. White Chocolate Bundt Cake SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS 375g butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 3 cups flour 6 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk GLAZE …
This classic chocolate mousse is rich, decadent and delightfully easy to make. Garnish with torched meringue, fresh berries and chocolate shavings for a elegant dessert guaranteed to wow your guests. Classic chocolate mousse SERVES 4 Ingredients: 170g milk or dark chocolate ¼ cup cream 4 large egg whites 3 Tbsp castor sugar 1 Tbsp cocoa powder Cream or torched meringue and chocolate shavings to garnish, optional Method: BREAK the chocolate into pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted and smooth. ADD in the cream and mix vigorously until the mixture…
Simple chocolate pots This no-bake, decadent dessert is the perfect after-dinner treat. Its free from heaps of refined sugar ,but dont think that this dessert wont impress- we’ve used nature’s bounty to sweeten the deal. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min |TOTAL TIME 1 hour 10 minutes |SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS CHOCOLATE POTS 180 grams vegan dark chocolate 1 ¾ cups almond milk, room temperature 1 cup medjool dates TO SERVE 1 tin (400m) coconut cream, refrigerated and unshaken 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder Pinch sea salt flakes METHOD MELT the chocolate and place in the fridge to cool slightly. COMBINE the milk and…
In celebration of Vegan Cake Day, why not try our super easy vegan chocolate cake? We used vegan butter, olive oil and vegan chocolate to create a perfectly moist, springy cake topped in a decadent chocolate ganache. This is an easy cake to make for a vegan friend’s birthday, celebration or just for some fun! Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hr 45 min | SERVES 10-12 INGREDIENTS Vegan Chocolate cake 20 grams vegan butter, melted, for the cake tin 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder, for the cake tin 6 cups flour 1 cup cocoa…
Cheers to warm winter evenings… Recipe by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart ALSO SEE: Amarula-spiked white hot chocolate
Beetroot chocolate cupcakes PREP TIME 25 minutes | COOK TIME 25 minutes | MAKES 12 Vegetarian INGREDIENTS For the beetroot and chocolate cupcakes 2 eggs ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup ground almonds ½ cup self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 125g cooked beetroot, grated 40g dark chocolate, finely grated ⅔ cup buttermilk For the chocolate icing ½ cup icing sugar 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp buttermilk, approximately METHOD Beetroot and chocolate cupcakes PREHEAT the oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole 2-tablespoon flat-based patty pan with paper cases. WHISK eggs and sugar together…
Keep reading to learn how to make cookbook author Donna Crous’ dairy-free, gluten free and paleo Celebration chocolate cake! What Donna says about the recipe: “You certainly don’t need a celebration to bake this cake! Following an alternative diet definitely complicates things when it comes time to blow out your candles, grain-free baking uses calorie-dense ingredients, so smaller slices are all that’s needed. This cake is smaller in size: I use three 15cm-wide cake tins, which is not uncommon for artisan-style cakes and it looks beautiful. Feel free to use whatever tins you have available, anything from a single bundt…
Named after South African golf legend, Ernie Els winery is nestled within the Helderberg region of Stellenbosch surrounded by panoramic views of Cape Town. Their Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé is elegant and refreshing with a vibrant piquant acidity. Boasting a stunning blush rose tint, this wine is wonderful for warm summer days as an aperitif or paired with delicate dishes such as fish. Try it out in this velvety white chocolate mousse, the perfect dessert to finish off a romantic candle-lit Valentine’s Day dinner. White chocolate, raspberry and Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé mousse SERVES 4 / PREP TIME 20 min,…
This cake ticks all the blocks, moist, light, gluten-free and absolutely delicious INGREDIENTS 2 large oranges 6 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 200 grams almond flour 250 grams caster sugar 60 grams cocoa Icing sugar, for dusting Blackberries, for garnish METHOD PREHEAT oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 cm round cake tin and line the base with baking paper. ADD the whole oranges to a pot filled with cold water and simmer for 30 minutes or until soft. Cut in quarters, keeping the skin attached and allow it to cool slightly.…
Decadent, delicious and guaranteed to be finished, this chocolate cavity cake contains a hidden center filled with creamy mousse than will wow your guests. Chocolate mousse cavity cake INGREDIENTS HANDS-ON TIME 45min | TOTAL TIME 1h 20 min | SERVES 4-6 CAKE 225 grams butter, softened 225 grams caster sugar 4 medium eggs 175 grams self-raising flour 50 grams cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder MOUSSE 2 tsp gelatine powder 1 tbsp water 170 grams dark chocolate, chopped 360 ml cream, cold GANACHE 50 ml cream 250 grams semisweet dark chocolate, chopped TO SERVE Fresh berries and edible flowers …
Lazy afternoons were made for massive stacks of moreish waffles! But we’re upping our game an extra notch this time with the ultimate fudgy mashup. This recipe combines all things rich and indulgent and soon it will be your go-to treat whenever the sweet bug bites! INGREDIENTS Salted burnt honey buttercream 2 cups icing sugar, sifted ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted ½ cup milk ¼ cup honey 2 tsp. sea salt ½ cup butter 180 grams dark chocolate, melted Waffles 2 cups flour 1 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp. salt ⅓…