Chocolate ganache is super quick and easy to make and for the basic recipe you only need two ingredients – whipping cream and chocolate. It can be used as a filling (as in this recipe), frosting or glaze. Initially I was going to make a sponge cake filled and frosted with chocolate ganache but I […]
Carrot Cake
This is my first attempt at making Carrot Cake. I promised our godfather a while ago that I would make him this cake and I finally managed to do so on his birthday. It was delicious and everyone really liked it. Honestly I had no idea carrot cake didn’t taste at all like carrots. I […]
Biscuit and Peanut Cake with Strawberries and Chocolate
Just by looking at the long list of ingredients, you may think this is a difficult recipe to make. Believe me it’s not! First of all there is no baking involved which makes it the perfect dessert to try even for beginners. It may take a little more time to make but it’s so worth […]
Catalina’s Bachelorette Party
This past weekend hubby and I organized the bachelor & bachelorette parties for our dear friends Catalina and Virgil. They are getting married on May 7th (in Canada… party to be continued in Romania at some future date 🙂 )and we are their godparents. Neither the groom nor the bride-to-be knew anything about what we […]
Bachelorette Party Corset Cake
Here’s the step-by-step recipe for the Corset Cake I made for Catalina’s Bachelorette Party. This cake is DELICIOUS so give it a try even if you want to make just a regular cake. It’s a two-colour sponge cake and the filling and frosting are made with mascarpone cheese and cappuccino. Time: 120 min, Prep: 90 min. […]
Strawberry Crème Fraîche Cheesecake
This is a no-bake Strawberry Crème Fraîche Cheesecake that just makes your mouth water. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and even if you are a beginner cook, you can master this recipe in just a few minutes. Time: 20 min, Prep: 20 min + chilling time Servings: 12-14
Orange Cheesecake Dessert
I love all desserts with a citrus flavour, especially orange flavour. They are so refreshing, light and delicious! I made this orange cheesecake dessert for the first time and my hubby and I really loved it. It’s made with cottage cheese flavoured with fresh orange zest and topped with orange-vanilla pudding. If you prefer, you […]
Lady Fingers Fruit Cake – Tort Diplomat
This Lady Fingers Fruit Cake is extremely easy to make and a very refreshing dessert. I love it because it’s very light, not overly sweet and perfect for any occasion! Also, it’s a no-bake cake that requires just a few ingredients: fresh or canned fruits, whipping cream, some eggs, gelatine and lady fingers. My mom […]
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This weekend was my husband’s birthday. Even though we went out for dinner and didn’t have a party this year, I couldn’t resist making him a cake. Since he’s a chocoholic and also loves strawberries, I’ve decided to make him a Chocolate Strawberry Cake. It was a rich, moist and delicious cake and he loved […]