Tag: cherries

Vegan Black Forest Trifle

Vegan Black Forest Trifle

  It’s about time I posted a recipe for trifle. The UK’s scorching heatwave has eased now, but it’s still summer and nothing beats a chilled dessert. If you’re bored of Calipos and can muster a little strength in the kitchen, I promise this trifle 

Black Forest Melting Moments

Black Forest Melting Moments

I don’t know where people get the idea that vegans live on air and mung beans (a fittingly stereotypical example shamelessly pinched from Ab Fab’s Edina Monsoon). My sweet tooth hasn’t diminished in the slightest since turning vegan and I can’t imagine not enjoying treats 

Vintage Swedish Tea Ring

Vintage Swedish Tea Ring

I’ve got a bit of a weakness for Scandinavian inspired recipes. Previous offerings on this blog include Havrebrød (oat and honey loaf) and the thrifty Bondepige Med Slør. Swedish Tea Ring (sometimes called a ‘garland’ or just bread) is a gem of a recipe. It’s 

Black Forest Brownies

Black Forest Brownies

If you claim not to like Black Forest Gateaux, I’m afraid I just don’t believe you. Chocolate cake, cherries and cream. Seriously, what’s not to like? If I’d been a housewife in the 1970s, I can guarantee my hostess trolley would’ve been frequently sagging under the 

Streusel-Topped Tropical Loaf Cake

Streusel-Topped Tropical Loaf Cake

This really is an ugly duckling of a loaf cake, but it makes up for it in deliciousness! This is one of my very favourite bakes – it is moist and full of flavour. The streusel-like, crumbly topping is popular in the Caribbean and the cake contains