Tag: sweet treats

Chocolate mousse pot

Make a delectable dessert in just two easy steps with this chocolate mousse pot by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped ½ cup marshmallows, chopped 1 cup (250ml) cream 4 tablespoons (60ml) Amarula cream liqueur 2 cups Oreo biscuits, crushed Oreo biscuits, for serving […]

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Peanut butter ice cream

Make a delectable peanut butter ice cream in 4 easy steps with this fun recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 5 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 5 cups double cream, chilled 1 cup castor sugar Caramel sauce, for serving Pistachio nuts, for serving Three ingredient ice cream Whip cream until stiff. Gradually add […]

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Chocolate honeycomb

Satisfy any sweet craving with this yummy and delightful chocolate honeycomb by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 3–4 2 cups castor sugar 1 cup (250ml) water 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda Chocolate sauce, for serving Candy apples Line a baking tray with baking paper. Heat […]

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Homemade churros

A churro is a fried dough pastry that is covered in sugar. This Spanish dessert is popular in Mexican and Portuguese restaurants. If you can’t get enough of this goodness, then try out this homemade chocolate churros recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Pictures Dylan Swart Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8–10 minutes Serves: 5–6 1 […]

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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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Jam muffins

Make yummy jam muffins in a flash using this lovely recipe from Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 12 250g butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup avocado, mashed 4 cups self raising flour pinch salt 4 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla essence 1 1/2 cup coconut cream 1 cup apricot […]

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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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Apple & clove dumplings

This delicious warm apple & clove dumplings recipe by Ntwenhle Gcabashe is perfect for chilly days or whenever you want something hearty and yummy. Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves: 5–6 4 Golden Delicious apples, halved 1 cup golden syrup ½ cup (125ml) water 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon (15ml) lime juice […]

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Blueberry bread and butter pudding

This delightful blueberry bread and butter pudding is a new take on a classic dessert by Ntwenhle Gcabashe. Pictures: Dylan Swart Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 2 large croissants, halved 1 cup blueberries ½ cup butter ½ cup strawberry jam 2 cups (500ml) cream 3 eggs 1 tablespoon (5ml) vanilla essence […]

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Rich chocolate pudding

Make this indulgent warm and rich chocolate pudding by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8–10 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ cup cocoa powder Pinch of salt ½ cup castor sugar 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 cup (250ml) milk ½ cup (125ml) strong coffee 1 […]

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Biscuit and cranberry truffles

Yummy and ready in a flash, everyone will love these biscuit and cranberry truffles by Ntwenhle Gcabashe Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup Oreo biscuits, crushed ½ cup dried cranberries 1 cup double cream 1 ½ cup white chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped Pinch of salt Coconut, for […]

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Easy pancakes

Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to make fluffy pancakes in a few simple steps. Photography by: Dylan Swart Easy pancakes Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 6 minutes Serves: 2–3 1 cup self-raising flour 1 tablespoon castor sugar Pinch of salt 1½ cup (375ml) coconut milk 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil 2 tablespoon (30ml) orange juice […]

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