Vanilla Strawberries Cake with Meringue Topping

Making this cake was a bit of a marathon for me as it took two and a half hours to finish, but it was worth every second. The joining of sweet strawberry jam and the vanilla inside this cake gives it an amazing flavour. The cake was finished with a velvet coating of Italian Meringue, then decorated with glazed strawberries. I piped the meringue in little onion shapes to match the strawberry shape, and I'm sure you'll agree the contrast between the bright red and white is delightful. This cake is well suited as a dessert cake, as it has a rich and moist texture.

This cake contains dairy products, so is best to keep it in the fridge and to consume within 2 days.

Moelleux au Chocolat (Moist Chocolate Pudding)

This is one of my favourite chocolate puds, fit for any serious chocaholic! The rich glossy melting middle is to die for, and it can be served straight from the oven, cold, or warmed through in a microwave or conventional oven. Which ever way you choose, this pudding will not disappoint any chocolate lover. I'm thinking of trying a different version with a caramel sauce in the middle.

I used 72% of cocoa solid chocolate to make this delicious dessert, which is quite high because the intense chocolate flavour is diluted with the flavours from the sugar, flour and butter. I love to serve this to friends when they visit, as the moist center with the oozy chocolate comes out like lava from a volcano, and when you spoon it in your mouth, your heart feels like it's being melted by chocolatey lava!

If you decide to serve this dessert, make sure your main course is not too rich, because this pud packs a punch of overwhelming chocolate flavour, both inside and out. It will definitely satisfied your guests.

This dessert could be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or for those concerned about their waistline, a little creme fraiche. 

Avelinettes, Rich Chocolate Truffles

It's a little late for valentine, but if you could wish to have valentine any day you like, you could, if you try this French nut truffle! It has all the walnut, hazelnut, almond flavour ground inside it, and the velvet-smooth truffle is coated with pure cocoa powder. Is perfect for an after dinner light snack, or you can serve as the sweet snack after dinner party when served with coffee, or even on it's own as a special little treat.

When you bite it you will taste the rich deep flavour of the bitter cocoa powder that coats the truffle, then the romance comes with the sweetness of the sugar and the aroma of the nuts, it feels like someone came along to give you the most sweetest moment of life; just like your wishes of valentine that you could never had. This will definitely fulfill you more than anything else. Would you like to have a valentine right now?

These delicious hand-made truffles are supplied in individual little cases, and can be ordered in time for your special occasion, or why not just treat yourself to a small quantity for those moments when you need cheering up! Please contact me for details.

Chocolate Loaf

A mouth watering Chocolate Loaf served with melted chocolate. The melted chocolate is a delightful extra indulgence for an after-dinner treat, but this very light cake can of course be eaten at anytime of the day.  The chocolate chips inside the cake simply burst with rich chocolatey flavour. This versatile loaf can be enjoyed on it's own, with some butter or with the delicious glossy chocolate sauce.

Sometimes in the middle of the night I can't resist to pinch one slice from the kitchen to fulfill my chocolate temptation. Can you handle your chocolate temptation? Order some today, and test yourself!

Petit-four Chocolate Peanut-Butter

I made these using 72% cocoa chocolate for the topping because the sweetness from the peanut butter goes so well with the melted chocolate topping, indeed if you want to make this for kids you could substitute with a sweeter chocolate bar, as these were made for the appreciation of serious chocolate lovers! I loved to embellished these with gold and silver balls for the seasonal glitz. This also complements the flavour of a Long Black Coffee too.

Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

When I was making this on a rainy day, it felt like I was making a real festive treat. All of my friends and customers have really loved this combination of rich chocolate the Pistachio nuts. The chocolate melts in the mouth, and the nuts give a lovely crunch. If you can have a latte with this, you will love it, or just enjoy as an after dinner treat! 

If you'd like to sample a batch of these delicious treats, please contact me for details. I'm able to supply these to order, freshly made! They'll keep in your fridge for a few days too, that is if you can stop yourself from eating them all!

Madeleine

So, for the first post on my new Blog I decided to post 3 examples of sumptuous French Madeleines.

Madeleines are a very traditional French treat, great for snacking and a fantastic accompaniment for coffee. Baked in traditional shell shaped moulds, these mini sponge cakes have been enjoyed all over Europe for hundreds of years, and are available with many different flavourings to suit every taste.

The first photo shows a simple and classic melt-in-the-mouth vanilla Madeleine.

The second example is a richer Cocoa Madeleine, dusted with fine cocoa powder and flavoured with freshly brewed espresso coffee.

The third photo is a trio of indulgent Mocha and Chocolate Madeleines, a delightful blend of coffee and dark 70% cocoa chocolate. A real treat for when you need that little bit of self indulgence after a hard day at work!

The final photo is those are chocolate lover, it is definately a good treat with two Coffee-Madeleines sandwich with the chocolate cream, it looks like a black pearls in the shell. The first bite of it with the ozzy chocolate that came out from the side that you got a reason to lick the figure too.

Keep following this blog for more examples of Madeleines and many more traditional patisserie treats. If you'd like to actually taste anything you see, please contact me for a price list and your delivery options.