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Snickers Birthday Cake

Ah guys, this cake! This Snickers birthday cake has been both a labour of love and my biggest nemesis. Before I put you off, the cake tastes insanely good and each part is easy to make. I’m just an unfortunate combination of terrible-at-cake-decorating and a perfectionist. You see my problem?

Homemade Christmas Stollen

Ahh say hello to the beauty that is homemade Christmas stollen! Stollen has long been one of my favourite festive treats so I was pretty stoked to try making it at home. (My mum, however, was less excited as she’s bought some especially for me coming home at Christmas. I assured her I’ll have no problem eating that too!)

Dark Chocolate Lebkuchen

When I shared a picture of these dark chocolate lebkuchen on instagram a few weeks ago, you guys seemed preeeetty into them. And, for good reason. There’s not much better than something sweet dipped in dark chocolate! That shiny chocolate was waaay too tempting. I’m not even gonna admit how many of these I managed to get through during this shoot…

Chocolate Orange Bread Wreath

If you follow me on instagram or twitter, you’ve probably seen this chocolate orange bread wreath way too many times already. I can’t even apologise for that because it just needed to be shared. Guys, I think I’ve outdone myself with this one. This buttery, chocolatey baked joy, warm straight from the oven, is an absolute dream.

Salted Caramel Macadamia Blondies

Guys, let me start with a warning. If you’re hungry, go get a snack, right now. You do not wanna be looking at delicious salted caramel macadamia blondies with a rumbling tummy. 

Honey & Peach Yoghurt Ice Lollies

Guess who’s baaaack! Say hello to these summery honey & peach yoghurt ice lollies. They’re super easy to make, with only 3 ingredients: creamy greek yoghurt, sweet roasted peaches and a generous drizzle of honey.

Toblerone Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Is there anything better than salted caramel and chocolate all wrapped up into one incredible creamy cheesecake? Nooope. Last week my parents returned from holiday with a huge Toblerone for me. So, I figured it was high time I tried my hand at this pretty special Toblerone salted caramel cheesecake.

Vanilla Buttermilk Waffles

Happy New Year! Can you tell there’s no January detoxing going on here?? We actually ate these vanilla buttermilk waffles on the last day of 2015 but I plan on making them again asap! Last March Ricky got me  a waffle iron for my birthday. Who wants jewellery when you can have crispy, fluffy waffles at your fingertips every. single. day. Erm, just me?? Anyway, Read Post

Amaretto Chocolate Truffles

I’m baaaack! I couldn’t resist putting together at least one festive recipe post so here’s a little something to tide you over until the new year when I’ll get properly back into the swing of things. Christmas baking is one of my absolute favourite things about the festive season. Things can get a little crazy around this time of year though, and sometimes you just Read Post