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    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…

    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…

    What does your Saturday taste like? We’re going for an amaretto & chocolate tiramisu kinda day! INGREDIENTS 4 eggs, separated 6 tbsp sugar 500 g mascarpone (at room temp) 1 cup strong black coffee 1⁄2 cup Marsala wine 12 finger biscuits 1 cup cream 1⁄2 tsp vanilla essence 1⁄4 tsp salt 350 g dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup crushed amaretti biscuits, to serve METHOD 1. Whip egg yolks and 5 tbsp of sugar until thick. Gradually add mascarpone and mix until combined. 2. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with the remaining sugar until soft-peak stage. Fold into…

    Are you ready for dessert? If you’re a coffee-lover, then these yummy dessert buns are a must-have! Chocolate buns with coffee ganache INGREDIENTS For the chocolate buns 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon Pinch nutmeg 1⁄2 cup cocoa 1⁄2 cup warm black coffee 1⁄2 cup oil 200 g dark chocolate, melted 5 eggs, separated For the sweet cream 1 cup cream 1 tbsp honey 1⁄4 tsp ground cloves 1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg 1⁄4 tsp ground cardamom For the coffee ganache 250 g dark chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup cream Pinch salt 2…

    This vegan-friendly mousse will be a hit with all your friends. And better yet, if you are in a time crunch, just top each bowl with fresh figs.  INGREDIENTS 6 fresh figs, halved lengthways 2 Tbsp. caster sugar ¼ tsp. ground ginger For the mousse 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped ⅓ cup water 2 tsp. vanilla essence ½ tsp. ground ginger ½ cup aquafaba ¾ cup caster sugar 1 tsp. cocoa powder 2 Tbsp. slivered pistachios METHOD PREHEAT oven to 120°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. PLACE figs, cut-side up, on the baking tray and sprinkle…