The popular Italian dessert tiramisu is rich and decadent, and this cake version is perfect for any occasion – whether you have the in-laws popping in for coffee or friends staying for dinner. Buying a packet cake mix will certainly make things a lot easier.
Sweet Treats
Malva Pudding Recipe (Easy, Soft & Sticky South African Dessert)
This malva pudding recipe is a classic South African dessert that’s soft, spongy and soaked in a rich, buttery sauce. It’s one of those desserts that feels nostalgic and comforting — the kind you’ll find at family gatherings, Sunday lunches, and restaurants across the country. Made with simple ingredients like apricot jam, sugar and cream, malva pudding…
Traditional Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a heavenly Italian concoction consisting of among other ingredients espresso, finger biscuits, Mascarpone cheese and chocolate. Follow this easy, traditional tiramisu recipe to make a mouth-watering dessert for your next dinner party.
Loaf Cake
This easy recipe is simple and quick – producing the perfect loaf cake in just over an hour. Add ingredients such as orange peel, cocoa or cinnamon to the cake mixture before baking, and you’ll end up with a much more interesting result! 3.3.3077
Vanilla Cake
When a cake is this easy to make and tastes so good, who needs a cake mix? This vanilla-scented cake is simply irresistible slathered with your favourite icing or layered in whipped cream and strawberries.
Koeksisters
A traditional South African treat, koeksisters are wickedly sweet and make for a delicious tea time treat. So roll up your sleeves, follow this easy recipe and get ready to work that dough!
Vanilla Cupcakes
Wonderfully sweet and buttery, vanilla cupcakes are easy to make and particularly luscious with lemon icing on top. Follow this easy recipe to achieve perfect cupcakes every time, and freeze leftovers ready for those unexpected guests popping in for a cup of coffee.
Fudge
UPDATE: This is an old recipe – please refer to this fudge recipe instead Very sweet and extremely rich, fudge is especially popular among kids. Follow this easy recipe, adding cocoa, vanilla or nuts for extra flavour, and make delicious treats for guests or gifts for special occasions.
Microwave Fudge
If you feel like something sweet but don’t want to leave your house, follow this easy recipe and whip up scrumptious pieces of microwave fudge in no time. For a bit of variation, add 25 ml sifted cocoa after adding the vanilla, or add cherries and/or nuts.
Vetkoeks {South-African}
Vetkoek is a traditional South African food—basically a deep-fried bread roll, also known as a “fat cake.” It’s made from a basic batter and the consistency is kind of like a doughnut but without the hole. This recipe doesn’t require yeast but does call for an egg and buttermilk! You can fill it with all…
Crunchies
A crunchie is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee or tea, or with ice-cream for dessert. Follow this easy recipe and make a batch or two of the crispiest oat crunchies on the planet.
Sandwich Cake
This easy recipe makes a classic sandwich cake in no time at all. Create a delicious light sponge that is an ideal base for a birthday cake, or just serve a slice with some butter and jam for afternoon tea.
