Tag: cake

How to make a speckled vanilla cake using easter eggs

With Easter just around the corner, you may be wondering how to add a tasty finishing touch to your festive meals. Look no further than this scrumptious speckled vanilla cake! Featuring an irresistible marshmallow filling made with colourful Easter eggs nestled inside, it’s sure to delight both young and old alike. So why not treat […]

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WATCH: How to make Ricotta cake

With Christmas being a few days away, the Christmas lunch menu is probably almost finalised. However, with this impressive and easy-to-make cake, we have just the perfect addition to your dessert menu this year. It will leave your guests asking for more than just a single serving. We are quite certain that your family enjoys […]

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Recipe: How to make the perfect cheesecake

Cheesecake is one of those recipes that can be intimidating, though the ingredients are simple, it can be a little tricky to make. However, with the right recipe can make the most delicious cake. Looking for a recipe to try? Here is the perfect cheesecake from one of our November cover stars, The Lazy Makoti. […]

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Liquorice cake

Make a decadent and flavourful sweet treat with this liquorice cake recipe from Ntwenhle Gccabshe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 8–10 1½ cups self-raising flour 1/3 cup (80ml) liquorice colouring 1 teaspoon (5ml) liquorice extract 1 cup cocoa Pinch salt ½ cup dark brown sugar 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and […]

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Red velvet cake

Make the perfect (and authentic) red velvet cake with this great recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serve: 8-10 1 cup sugar 5 cups cake flour 250g butter, softened 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 6 eggs 2 small bottles red colouring 1 cup raw beetroot, […]

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Sticky mini cakes

A yummy anytime treat, these delicious sticky mini cakes by Ntwenhle Gcabashe are quick and easy to make. Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 5–6 1½ cups self-raising flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ½ cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 eggs 1 egg yolk […]

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Banana and chocolate upside down cake

A yummy pudding that everyone will love, this banana and chocolate upside down cake by Ntwenhle Gcabashe will be a hit. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 8–10 1½ cups self-raising flour 4 bananas, halved ½ cup chocolate chip ½ cup caramel sauce ½ cup castor sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ […]

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Lemon coconut cake

Enjoy this delicious and tangy lemon coconut cake by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 7–8 2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon essence ½ cup coconut Pinch salt ½ cup castor sugar 1 cup (250ml) full cream milk 3 eggs ½ cup (125ml) butter, melted Lemon slices, for […]

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