With a shortbread-like crust, cheesecake-like filling and apple-almond topping, this classic torte truly has something to offer everybody. Ingredients: (Serves 6) 1 recipe icing sugar sweet crust 225 g/8 oz cream cheese, softened 28 g/1 oz icing sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 85 g/3 oz caster sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg…
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This light, fluffy, white chocolate cake relies on whisked egg whites to help it rise and give it its melt-in-the-mouth texture. Sharp, tangy raspberries offset the vanilla sweetness of the cake wonderfully. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 140 g/5 oz white chocolate 110 g/4 oz plus ½ tablespoon butter 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 4 large eggs,…
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Sharp and sweet, this almost mousse-like cake has a really tangy flavor that contrasts deliciously with the vanilla cream filling. Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the cake: 85 g/3 oz butter 2 large cooking apples (about 675 g), peeled, cored and sliced 85 ml/3 oz creme fraiche Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 140…
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Moist and buttery with the unmistakable sharp tang of apricots, this torte makes a wonderful dessert cake served either warm or cold with a generous dollop or two of creme fraiche. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz butter, at room temperature 140 g/5 oz caster sugar 2 large eggs 170 g/6 oz ground almonds 85…
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Light and crumbly on the outside and moist and melting on the inside, this divine chocolate torte is perfect served for desert with thick cream poured over the top. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz dark chocolate, chopped 85 g/3 oz butter 3 large eggs, separated 28 g/1 oz all-purpose flour 3 pieces of stem…
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