Middle Eastern Foccacia
This is probably the most exciting and delicious focaccia bread that I have ever made! This homemade focaccia recipe is super easy, is light...
Chinese Chews (Date Walnut Squares)
I don’t bake often, but every now and then, I just feel the need. For me, it’s not about the eating (which is probably...
Sweet Potato Raisin Buns
Fans of traditional raisin buns are going to love this healthier take on the classic. This simple sweet potato raisin bun recipe is made...
Protein Powered Seed Bread
This is exactly the kind of bread I love. Bird seed bread. Yes, here's a bread that’s loaded with sunflower seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin...
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon poppy seeds cookies. Deliciously crumbly, perfectly lemony and speckled with poppy seeds inside and out. Made with ground almonds and spelt flour, these...
Cappuccino Shortbread with Dark Chocolate
It just isn’t Christmas without Cappuccino Shortbread. That’s what my family would say. These delicious cookies make an appearance every year without fail. Okay,...
Lime Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of this Lime Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust. This delightful dessert offers a harmonious blend of rich creaminess and zesty...
Carrot Cake Muffins with Ginger and Coconut
Ever try making carrot cake muffins? And how about ones with ginger, coconut and walnuts? Ohhh yeah. Things are about to get awesome. Yes,...
Braided Chocolate Spelt Bread
Easter is coming and I was asked to make a Züpfe (Swiss braided bread) or Dreikönigskuchen (Secret Surprise Bread, as I like to call...
Red Currant Cake
This red currant cake is a delicious way to make use of ruby red sour-tart berries. This lightly sweet, super moist, coffee cake is...
German Apple Torte
Classic German apple torte recipe with a shortbread-like base, a vanilla quark layer and an apple and almond topping. This apple dessert is a...
Rhubarb Cake with Almonds & Buttermilk
I absolutely adore this Rhubarb Cake. It’s deliciously moist, simple to make and sweet without being overly sweet, thanks to the balance of tart...
Dark Chocolate Banana Muffins (GF + Vegan)
Meet the dark chocolate banana muffins of my dreams. I mean it. They’re fluffy, perfectly chocolatey, naturally gluten-free, dairy free, egg free (yes, vegan!),...
Lemon-Buttermilk Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chunks
Lemon and dark chocolate may sound like a strange combination but trust me, it works brilliantly! I love anything lemon and this combination with...
Apple Cardamom Bread (Gluten-Free)
This apple cardamom bread is more like a super light, moist and tender coffee or tea cake. And I sort of fell in love...
Flourless Chocolate Soufflé Cake
The chocolate soufflé cake is amazing. Super chocolatey, super moist, it’s a chocolate lover’s utopia. Pure LOVE. All that coming from me the very...
Easy Gluten-Free Bread (Mixed Seed Loaf)
This may be the only gluten-free bread recipe you’ll ever need. Bold statement, I know. But really, this probably the easiest gluten-free bread recipe...
Vanillekipferl – Almond-Oat Crescent Cookies
A classic Vanillekipferl cookie recipe gets an upgrade à la Elle. This version of the popular Christmas cookie is made with whole grain oat...
Bird’s Nest Cookies
Bird's nest cookies (also called thumbprint cookies) are one of those classic holiday baking cookies that remind you of why homemade baking is just...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
Here in Germany, summer time is plum cake time. As soon as they make their arrival at the farmers' market, arrives also the immediate...




















