Baking bliss

About this collection

Who's able to resist the delicious smell of freshly baked treats? No one! So it's always a good idea to turn on the oven and get out the baking utensils. Whether it is the crisp exterior of a perfect canelé, the soft bite of a madeleine or a richly filled cake, every baking has its own story to tell. Experiment with classic flavours such as vanilla and lemon, or add something speciale with yoghurt or orange. Whether baking for a party, a relaxing afternoon or just for yourself, the right ingredients and a little creativity will always put something special on the table. Let the magic of baking take over your kitchen!

Recipes

Authentic canelés
Julien Abourmad
Baking 20 min Easy
Canelé's are typically French and can be found at every boulangerie in France. Small, flavoured with rum and vanilla, they have a soft custard centre with a dark thick caramelised crust. Totally delicious, they won't last long!

Authentic cinnamon rolls
Paul Foster
Baking 35 min Medium
Cinnamon rolls are often thought of as a type of pastry but it is actually just a sweet bread. A fine bread dough is rolled out into a thin slice, topped with some kind of cinnamon paste and then rolled up again. And then you get these deliciously soft, fluffy, sticky cinnamon rolls that always score high marks with coffee or for dessert.

Butter cake with fresh lemon
Roger van Damme
Baking 20 min Easy
Butter cake is nothing short of delicious; light with a golden crust it is synonymous with American baking. Roger shares his tips on how to create the very best, starting with beating the eggs and sugar until fluffy, and then adding the remaining ingredients.

Ghriba cookies with ground almonds
Najat Kaanache
Baking 20 min Easy
These crispy, yet crumbly Moroccan shortbreads are nothing short of incredible, thanks to their unique texture and the sesame seeds and almonds. A true household favourite, serve to friends and family for a real treat.

Traditional apple tarte tatin
André Gerrits
Dessert 20 min Easy
This classic French dessert will fill your kitchen with the delicious aroma of caramel and baked apples. The caramel-soaked apples and crisp buttery crust make a heavenly combination. Simple, but certainly not inferior.

Madeleines
Roger van Damme
Baking 20 min Easy
Traditionally from northeastern France, the madeleine is a small sponge cake with a distinct shell-like shape. They are lovely served with morning coffee, or at the end of a dinner party.

Brown sugar, yogurt apple cake
Jacob Jan Boerma
Baking 20 min Easy
Using yoghurt really helps to keep a cake moist, whilst bringing back an old fashioned flavour. This cake is no exception and absolutely delicious.

Magnificent mocha cake
Roger van Damme
Baking 60 min Hard
Mocha, the combination of chocolate and coffee, is a delicious combination. Here Roger shows how to make a show stopping cake that will be devoured within no time!

Profiteroles and chocolate sauce
Michael Nizzero
Dessert 40 min Hard

Become a certified choux pastry expert with Michael Nizzero's recipe for classic chocolate profiteroles. Light and airy, it will be hard to stop at just one. Choux pastry is not difficult to make if the recipe is followed carefully. It is important to add the sifted flour all at once, so the mixture does not become lumpy and make sure you control the heat. Enjoy making these.


Brugse 'kletskoppen'
Roger van Damme
Baking 15 min Easy
Brugse kletskoppen are a wafer thin, crunchy biscuit made from sugar and butter. Here Roger adds some citrus flavours. Serve with coffee, or ice cream. Either way, they are absolutely delicious!