by Helen Kain | Aug 14, 2026 | Desserts, Entertablement Pantry, Sides
Intensely fruity raspberry filling earns its keep well beyond cakes and cupcakes. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream, panna cotta or cheesecake, swirl it through plain yogurt, or layer it with yogurt and granola for breakfast. It’s lovely with scones, crêpes, pancakes or...
by Helen Kain | Aug 6, 2026 | Cakes, Desserts, Summer Recipes
When summer plums are at their peak, they need very little embellishment. This elegant Plum Hazelnut Cream Cake celebrates their rich sweetness with tender hazelnut cake layers, lightly whipped cream frosting, and a crown of overlapping fresh plum slices finished with...
by Helen Kain | May 7, 2026 | Afternoon Tea, Cakes, Desserts, Mother's Day, Recent, Spring Recipes
Inspired by the delicate elegance of Wedgwood china, these small layer cakes combine pale blue fondant, seedless raspberry jam, and intricate edible lace details for a dessert that feels both refined and faintly theatrical. While the decorative work requires patience...
by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Cakes, Desserts, Recent, Spring Recipes
This lemon raspberry cake is a classic. Pale, tender sponge layered with softly whipped Swiss buttercream frosting, and the tart punctuation of fresh raspberries. A ribbon of lemon curd runs through the centre, offering just enough sharpness to keep the sweetness in...
by Helen Kain | Feb 18, 2026 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Winter Recipes
These maple pots de crème are creamy and composed; they lean into the earthy warmth of pure maple syrup, balanced by the bright, tart clarity of blackberry coulis. The contrast is subtle but memorable — a spoonful that feels both comforting and refined, rich without...
by Helen Kain | Nov 27, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Thanksgiving, Winter Recipes
Each little Tarte Tatin is a golden jewel: pears glazed in amber caramel, baked beneath a cap of puff pastry. When turned out, they reveal their secret — glossy, tender fruit that melts against the buttery crust, a bite-sized echo of classic French indulgence. ...
