Desserts

These cupcakes are the kind of bake that feels like autumn in a paper case—rich with spice, soft in the middle, and finished with a …

The first time I made this Mary Berry chocolate birthday cake, I underestimated the ganache. I thought, “That’s loads—I’ll have leftovers.” Nope. I scraped the …

I first made this raspberry parfait on a warm Friday night when dinner had been a bit… meh. Needed a save. I had mascarpone, a …

The first time I tried this recipe, I used bottled lemon juice. Big mistake. The flavour fell totally flat, and the cream didn’t set quite …

I didn’t plan to love these as much as I did. I made them one Friday afternoon thinking they’d be a sweet something to nibble …

I made this cake on a grey afternoon when I needed something bright. I had a jar of stem ginger glaring at me from the …

The first time I made this, I had three peaches going soft in the fruit bowl and no plan for pudding. It was warm, the …

The first time I made this, I didn’t believe it would work. You pour water over cake batter and somehow end up with a gooey, …

This pie was my last-minute rescue when I needed something sweet, fast, and still impressive. I’d promised dessert for a Sunday lunch and completely forgot—classic …

This one might look like a showstopper, but it’s secretly the easiest chocolate dessert I’ve ever pulled off. I made it for a dinner party …