Angel cake is a moist white, light and delicate foam cake originating in America. It contains no other raising agents than egg whites. Its lightness is aided by the absence of any added fat. Of all the sponge cakes this one has the highest amount of sugar, which helps to support and stabilise the egg whites. Rudi’s tips: • Make sure that all your equipment is very clean, take no short cuts and measure everything exactly. • The cake is traditionally baked in a ring-shaped tube tin. The tube helps the batter to rise more, resulting in a lighter cake.…
The pairing of beetroot and chocolate makes for a super-moist, decadent treat. A must-try!
JENNY’S NOTES • The recipe doesn’t specify dark chocolate, but I just assumed it was, and used Lindt (easy to get hold of). • It serves eight, I think, although there was nothing left over when I gave it to six hungry people (I served it with good vanilla ice cream).
Print Recipe Chocolate truffles Ingredients 230g 70%-cocoa chocolate 200ml heavy whipping cream 30ml (2 tbsp) unsalted butter 30ml (2 tbsp) liqueur of your choice (optional, such as Cognac, brandy, Grand Marnier, kirsch, rum, bourbon or Kahlua) 200g (2 cups) cocoa powder Instructions 1 Using a sharp knife, chop the chocolate into very small pieces and
This gorgeous layered strawberry, yoghurt and chocolate dessert is worth a celebration. The beautiful colours make it especially perfect for Valentine’s or New Year’s. Recipe by Anna Montali Photograph by Rolene Prinsloo
It looks like it was crafted by the finest of dessert chefs, but this cheat’s chocolate mousse with Swiss marshmallow meringue is incredibly easy. Your guests will be wowed and your true culinary laziness will never be discovered! Recipes and styling by Andria Neophytou Assisted by Andrea Pafitis-Hill and Jani Venter Photograph by Dawie Verwey
Print Recipe Madeleines in chocolate with lime cream Serves: 24 Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Clover Farmstyle Butter, to grease cake flour, to dust Madeleines 200g Clover Farmstyle Salted Butter, melted 250g castor sugar 6 eggs 2 egg yolks juice of 1 lemon small pinch salt 250g cake flour 200g dark chocolate, broken into blocks
A dense and moist cake that is perfect for afternoon tea. The ground oats add a slight crunch to this cake which goes really well with the tender pears.
Chocolate date and banana loaf is crumbly, dark and delicious. The dates give the mixture a wonderful natural sweetness, and bananas add a lovely softness. Top with thick Italian meringue and you’ve got a perfect teatime treat! Recipes and styling by Andria Neophytou Assisted by Andrea Pafitis-Hill and Jani Venter Photograph by Dawie Verwey
It is time to resort to homemade goodness and the first place to start is obviously making your own chocolate and honey! It was never going to be a straightforward journey, replacing all the mass-produced items in our grocery cupboard, but as the artisanal movement gains momentum, more and more people like you and me are making a start. Weekend markets are bursting with local producers of handmade products, from chocolate and cheese to craft beer. But for most of us who have day jobs and don’t necessarily want to turn this into a second career, the idea of making…
White chocolate and fig mousse is a dreamy dessert. Sweet and smooth, it’s a great combination of rich and earthy, thanks to the fresh figs. This is a lovely dessert to serve at a fancy dinner party or high tea. Recipe by Sarah Dall Photograph by Dawie Verwey
It’s considered to be the world’s most seductive confection. Some say it’s better than sex. Most people can’t get enough of it. In recent times, as a backlash to its mass production and the exploitation inherent in its manufacture, interest in fine-quality and single-estate pure chocolate beans from small chocolatiers has surged. The return to pure chocolate is bringing rewards to chocolate-makers the world over Throughout history, cacao and later chocolate have been revered – from cocoa’s origins in Mesoamerica as currency, a commodity and as a ceremonial drink, spiked with honey, chilli and flowers, to the modern-day associations of…
Chocolate cherry cake is a deliciously decadent dessert. One bite of dark chocolate, creamy ganache and fruity cherries and you’ll be absolutely hooked on this recipe. Perfect for a special indulgence. Recipe by Sarah Dall
Why have chocolate cookies when you can have triple chocolate almond cookies? Go ahead and indulge, because these delicious cookies are irresistible. They’re even more delicious when you use them in our ice-cream sandwich cookies.
Mini spider’s web chocolate cupcakes are a fun Halloween treat for the kids!
