Spiced chocolate and vanilla zebra bundt with Amarula ganache is as tasty as it is gorgeous. This cake is too pretty to keep all to yourself, so why not serve it as the centre piece of a celebration? Perfect for a special occasion. Recipe by Katlyn Williams
Recipe by Taryn Jakobi
We’re having a passionate affair with this delectable chilli chocolate and raspberry tart!
Dark chocolate, pear and macadamia nut butter dessert doesn’t have to be reserved for after dinner. It might have ‘dessert’ in its name, but why not treat yourself and have it for a deliciously indulgent breakfast? The perfect combination of soft, sweet and smooth. Recipe by Illanique van Aswegen
Recipe by Sarah Dall
Chocolate meringue and maraschino cherry cups are nothing short of heavenly. The marshmallowy ooze of these little beauties against the smooth chocolate renders them somewhat moreish! For an special occasion, dust with gold powder and celebrate true festivity.
Recipe by Donna Hay
This dessert is delicate and refined with bittersweet flavours. TO DRINK: De Krans Cape Ruby Port
Justin Bonello of BBC Food’s Cooked series introduced me to the concept of heating a vodka bottle on the braai. I also use dark chocolate and orange zest, cinnamon, chilli or cardamom.
Recipe by Jamie Oliver I use chocolate Flakes for this as they’re very similar to the bars that bakers use to make their pain au chocolat, but any broken up chocolate will do. You’ll need basic bread for this. Recipe here.
Leila decided to give her cheesecake a twist and says, “This cheesecake isn’t overly sweet but combines an added hint of earthy cocoa by adding a dark chocolate topping.”