Citrus-syrup yoghurt cake with crunchy almond toffee topping Cake: Makes two 20cm cakes or one very large and tall 25cm cake 250g butter, very soft 400g caster sugar 6 large eggs zest of one large navel orange (use a fine Microplane or don’t attempt cake) zest of one lemon (use a fine Microplane or don’t [...]
These brownies are a fabulous mix of textures — a pale, shiny, crisp surface that cracks open to reveal an extremely dark, fudgey middle. The edges are slightly crunchy and slightly chewy, like the edges of a meringue. I also cannot get over how delicious the mixture is raw — it tastes like chocolate mousse [...]
I’ve always been amazed the simplicity and tastiness of this recipe. It’s also incredibly cheap — and can be made entirely out of pantry ingredients, so it’s great for students. The coconut bread has an incredible golden, crunchy crust and a soft yet dense white crumb interior. It goes stale overnight, but is delicious re-warmed [...]
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
I’m hesitant to post recipes that are complicated, require special equipment, or are expensive. However, this particular one was so truly delicious and special that it is worth the effort and expense. It is incredibly moist with a tender, nutty crumb and a chewy, toasty crust. The sticky, tart, intense lemon toffee topping somehow brings [...]