This year I wanted to try some new Christmas cookies and living in Switzerland, baking some typical Swiss cookies was self-evident! These have evolved to my assortment of absolute favorite cookies and as of now will be baked every year! They also go really well with ice cream or a semifreddo… Continue reading “Basler Brunsli Chocolate Almond Cookies (Swiss Christmas Cookies)”
It’s nearly time for Thanksgiving and in the spirit of everyone bringing something, this is an ideal cake. I baked it a day prior to eating it, only preparing the frosting on the day itself and the cake was a delight! Super nice and moist.
Little tip on the side: If you have leftover pumpkin purée, just add a little broth and you have a wonderful soup! Continue reading “Pumpkin & Buttermilk Cake with Frosting”
The air outside is getting colder and the lust for some me-time (or friends time) in the afternoon with a comforting cup of tea or coffee is also getting bigger. At least for me. This tart is a nice alternative to a heavy cake, as the dates give lots of sweetness, but doesn’t really leave you with a bad conscience… Continue reading “Pre-Advent Cinnamon & Dates Tart”
Oh my!! This cake is a real find. Super juicy and absolutely delicious. It matches the colder season with the apple sauce (where you could of course even prepare your own and not use a bought version) and with the hint of cinnamon, it slowly accompanies you into the autumn season. Continue reading “Apple-Sauce & Yoghurt Bundt Cake”
Some weeks just call for comfort food and this sugar tart fulfills this. Its sweet taste makes the world look a lot better again! It’s perfect for an afternoon tea time or as a dessert. Or just when you feel the time is right. Enjoy! Oh and you can of course decorate the cake in different ways – Halloween style, with icing sugar or just with whipped cream. Continue reading “Sugar Tart”
It’s cake time! This is another reason I like the end of summer and the start of the colder season. It gets colder outside and a coffee & cake combo in the afternoon is just pure bliss. Relax a bit, either with a good friend, catching up on life or just for yourself with a little me-time. Just as a little info – the cake is not super sweet with the amount of sugar, but just right, for my taste at least!
See how to prepare here: Continue reading “Fluffy Lemon Cake”
Summer has finally arrived!! And we are always looking for desserts that are lighter and also practical to take along if you are invited or on the way to a picnic. Give this delicious moist coconut cake a try! It originates from Brasil and is called «Bôlo de Côco». And another plus: it’s gluten free!! Best is to use a bundt form for preparation.
See the super simple recipe here: Continue reading “Easy Coconut Cake – Bôlo de Côco”
Looking for a fast, easy and delicious dessert idea? Well here you are. Very fresh, especially for sunny BBQ-days and has this little extra twist with the roasted pine nuts. Perfectly easy to prepare before the guests arrive (just cool in the fridge) and it’s not as heavy, so a really nice finish to a dinner or BBQ.
Here is the recipe: Continue reading “Quark with Blueberries & Roasted Pine Nuts”
A lovely tart, that might remind you of a cheese cake at first, but actually uses Greek yoghurt instead. It you want to have it sweeter, just add a little sugar into the yoghurt filling. Easy to make and no need to bake!
See how to prepare here: Continue reading “Cantuccini & Greek Yoghurt Tart”
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