Cake, Desserts and Snacks

Carrot walnut date cake

My Italian neighbour, Gianni, sampled this double-layer cake and with hands held high he looked at me and said, “Mama mia!”. This cake is moist and delicious. It also makes a great birthday cake. As mentioned in a previous post, this is the third dessert with cashew paste. I made this carrot cake from on an old recipe that I used to […]

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Cake, Desserts and Snacks

Semifreddo vegan cake

Semifreddo is an Italian term for desserts that are served semi-frozen. This very pretty semifreddo vegan cake is nutritious, light and refreshing. It’s made with soaked cashews and topped up with blueberries, blackberries and cassis. It tastes like a cross between an ice-cream cake and a cheesecake. Simply delicious on a hot summer day! Semifreddo vegan cake Level: […]

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Cake, Desserts and Snacks

Cranberry yoghurt cake

Cranberries…those tart little North American berries are now gaining popularity in Switzerland, where I live, and elsewhere. I love cranberries. They add colour and flavour to foods and drinks. From fruity smoothies to delicious desserts to savory suppers, there are many ways to incorporate cranberries in your diet. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants – making them […]

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