It’s right there in the name. This ultimate death by chocolate mousse cake is the only decadent chocolate confection you will ever need again. It’s perfect for entertaining or a special occasion, and no palate will be able to resist it. Recipe by Martie Koen Photographs by Graeme Borchers
Chocolate, nut and orange brownies are gooey, dark and delicious. Orange and chocolate are an amazing combination: rich and decadent meets sweet and fruity. These treats are to die for. If you prefer a more traditional recipe, check out our recipe for fudgy choco brownies.
Red grapes contain polyphenols (most concentrated in the skins and seeds) which help to protect against heart disease. So sure, white chocolate mousse with red grapes is a decadently delicious dessert, but you can’t deny that there are some health benefits. Go ahead and indulge!
Who can say no to a chocolate mud cake? We love how easy this cake is to make, and the decorative opportunities are endless. Whether you sprinkle it with even more chocolate, or add some berries, or leave it as is, you cannot go wrong when you serve this cake to the ones you love. By Word of Mouth services include event planning, tailor-made menus, upmarket hiring, floral design and an exquisite venue, Hazeldene Hall in Parktown. Call 011-544-1600 or visit www.bywordofmouth.co.za.
We cannot get enough of this white chocolate cake with drunken grapes. The drunken grapes gives this delicious cake a fun kick.
A petit four is a small, bite-size confectionery sweet, but it can be savoury too. Originally from France, petit four in French means “small oven”. Below, we share our favourite recipe for these chocolate petits fours.
Their traditional Australian cousins are coated in regular milk chocolate, but these white chocolate lamingtons are light, lovely, and delicious. The coating is wonderfully creamy and sweet, perfect with the golden crumbs inside. A great teatime treat!
An unusual but magnificent flavour combination – we recommend serving it as a dinner-party dessert.
Pepper lebkuchen chocolate sandwiches are a traditional Christmas treat. These peppery soft biscuits work well with dark chocolate and are perfect for a sophisticated tea or served after dinner with coffee. They’re available at selected supermarkets, German delis and at Seemans (011-792-1410).
These strawberry and chocolate spring rolls are so delicious they’ll be eaten up before they’ve had a chance to cool down! Golden pastry, juicy fruits and creamy chocolate are meant to be together. Flaky and amazingly tasty.
Chocolate almond bars are devilishly rich and buttery. These lovely pastries are perfect for a tea party – their elegant shapes and toppings are too pretty not to share. Just as delicious without the ganache and almonds.
Friend and fellow Gourmet Girl Tracy Foulkes produces NoMU cocoa. We modified the chocolate cake recipe that appears on the NoMU tin and created these chilli and lemongrass chocolate cakes with oriental ganache.
These Festive Waffles turn classic waffles into playful holiday treats — perfect for Christmas breakfasts, brunches or festive gatherings. Crispy, golden waffles are cut into quarters and transformed into waffle pops on sticks, then dipped in rich milk chocolate, white chocolate, or gooey caramel and scattered with dried cranberries, candy stars, and crunchy pretzels. Fun to make and even more fun to eat! Also See: Blueberry waffles with banana and maple bacon https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/blueberry-waffles-banana-maple-bacon
Bush Whisper Expeditions – SA Tourism company launches new glitter liqueur to add sparkle to 2025 Festive Season celebrations South Africa’s drinks landscape is set to shimmer this festive season with the debut of Lady Eclipse, a proudly South African chocolate–orange glitter liqueur crafted to bring indulgence, elegance, and a touch of sparkle to every celebration. Locally produced by Joburg Distilling, Lady Eclipse blends velvety dark chocolate with bright orange citrus, creating a rich and luxurious flavour profile that is both vibrant and smooth. The addition of edible shimmer elevates every pour, making it a standout festive drink for gifting, entertaining, and…
This meringue and gingerbread wreath is a festive centrepiece with a playful twist. Crisp, cloud-light meringue and spiced gingerbread come together in a celebratory ring, filled with scoops of fig and raspberry ice cream for a cool, fruity contrast. It’s a dessert that looks special yet feels wonderfully relaxed – perfect for holiday tables where sharing, lingering and a little indulgence are all part of the plan. ALSO SEE: Milk chocolate, hazelnut and rosemary brioche wreath