Irish Coffee Chocolate Truffles

These are rich and soft and taste like a tiny ball of heaven. Give it a shot. Time: 2 hours 30 min  Portions: 25 Ingredients 1 Tin of condensed milk2 Tbls Butter1/4 Cup Cocoa (extra for coating)1½ Tbls Nescafé Alta Rica1 Tot Whiskey Method Combine butter and condensed milk in a pan over medium low heat. Once melted,…

Chocolate Almond Brownies

Brownies. Warm, chocolate brownies with almonds and peanut infused vodka. That’s what I’m talking about. This is a quick easy recipe and it makes a lovely, rich, sweet snack. Time: 35min Portions: 10-12 pieces Ingredients: 1 Cup butter 1/2 Cup cocoa 2.5 Cups caster sugar 4 Eggs (large) 1 Cup flour (sifted) 1/2 Cup crushed…

Condensed Milk Yoghurt Tart

This is super easy, quick to make, and soooo divine! Try it and let me know what you think. Time: 10min (plus about an hour to cool) Servings: 5-6 Ingredients: 1 Pkt tennis biscuits* crumbled 3/4 Cup butter (melted) 1L Double cream strawberry** yoghurt (I used Bliss) 1 Tin condensed milk 250ml Cream Method: Mix…

Milo & Condensed Milk Cake

Death by sugar! This is super sweet, but oh so amazing. Time: 45min Portions: 6-8 Ingredients: 2 Cups flour 1 Cup sugar 300g Milo (plus extra for sprinkling) 2 tsp Baking powder 1.5 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Salt 1 Cup milk 1/2 Cup oil 2 Eggs 1 Cup boiling water Icing: 240g Butter (softened) 2.5…

Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes

Creamy, rich and sweet. These cupcakes are a winner every time. Time: 35min Portions: 24 Ingredients: 2 Cups flour 2 Cups sugar 3/4 Cup cocoa 2 tsp Baking powder 1.5 tsp Baking soda 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Coffee 1 Cup milk 1/2 Cup oil 2 tsp Vanilla essense 2 Eggs 1 Cup boiling water Icing:…

Yummy Red Velvet Cupcakes

These are an absolute delight. Rich and creamy icing tops off this yummy treat. Time: 45min Portions: 12 Ingredients: 250g Sugar 1 Large egg 1+1/4 Cup flour 1/2 Cup Oil 1/2 Cup buttermilk 1 tsp Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp Baking soda 12 tsp White vinegar 30ml Red colouring Icing: 1+1/2 Cup icing sugar 1/4 Cup butter…

Coconut Choc-chip Cinnamon Cookies

Yummy, easy and super fast to make cookies. Had them for dinner tonight, because I’m an adult…and I can. Time: 20min Portions: +/-24 Ingredients 1 Cup self-raising flour 1 Cup coconut 1 Cup sugar 1 Egg 1/2 Cup melted butter 2 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 Cup choc-chips 1 Tbls Veg oil (optional) Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix…

OMG Chocolate Cake with White Chocolate & Cinnamon Sauce

I know, a whole bunch of recipes all say, “Best Chocolate Cake” or “Best Chocolate Cake EVER”. Bitch, please, they have nothing on this recipe!! This is by far the most delicious chocolate cake I’ve ever had. No jokes. This is so rich that I made it a single layer cake, ’cause OMG! Time:  45min…

Milo Malva Pudding

Malva pudding is always a winner in my book, but add Milo to it and you have something stupidly good. Time: 1 hour  Portions: 6 Ingredients Malva: 250ml Sugar 20ml Butter 1 Egg 275ml Flour 100ml Milo powder 5ml Baking soda 250ml Milk 10ml Vinegar 10ml Vanilla essence Sauce: 100g Milo Chocolate 125ml Crem 160ml…

Coconut Brandy Balls

These little gems are delicious and so quick to make. You can replace the brandy with rum or whiskey depending on your personal preference. Time: 15min  Portions: 24 Ingredients 200gm Coconut (plus extra to coat) 200gm Tennis biscuits (crushed) 1/2 Tin condensed milk 2 tbls Cocoa 2 tots Brandy Method Crush the biscuits and add…

Amarula Chocolate Caramel Cake

I’ve never really been much of a cake fan, but when I stumbled across this recipe I just had to try it. Bloody hell, am I glad I did! It’s moist and rich and absolutely worth checking out. Time: 1 hour 15min  Portions: 10 Ingredients Cake 1/3 Cup cocoa 1/2 Cup boiling water 3 Extra…

Oatmeal Cookies

I’m a little addicted to these. The problem is, if you buy them from a shop they cost a fortune and it’s never quite enough. That’s where this recipe comes in. They are crunchy and sweet, quick to make and sooo very good. Hope you enjoy them. Time: 30min  Portions: 24 Ingredients 1 Cup flour…

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Peanut butter. Peanut butter makes me happy. Peanut butter cheesecake, love! Time: 2 hours 15min Portions: 6-8 Ingredients 3/4 Cup peanut butter 250ml Whipped cream (unsweetened) 3/4 Cup powdered sugar 3/4 Cup melted butter 1 Packet Tennis buscuits (crumbed) 2 tsp Cocoa 360ml Plain cream cheese Method Mix the cookie crumbs with the butter and smooth…

Chocolate Crumble Cake

Time: 1 hour Ingredients Cake 2 Cups sugar 1+3\4 Cups flour 2\3 Cup cocoa 1 tsp Salt 1+1\2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp Baking soda 2 Eggs 1\2 Cup oil 1 Cup milk 1 Cup boiling water Crumble 1\4 Cup butter (melted) 1\2 Cup icing sugar 1\3 Cup flour 1\4 Cup cocoa Buttercream Icing 3…

Salted Caramel Sauce

Now this made my day. If it has caramel in it, I’m sold! Which of course meant I had to learn to make it. Time: 8min Portion: +/-300ml Ingredients 75g Unsalted Butter 50g Brown sugar 50g Caster sugar 50g Syrup 125ml Cream 1 tsp Sea salt Method Combine butter, sugar and syrup over medium heat and…

Chocolate Truffles

Another one of my favourite, yet too expensive things. Chocolate truffles. Damn, they are stupidly yummy. Time: 1 hour Portions: 10 Ingredients 1 Tin sweetened condensed milk 1\2 tbls Butter 1\3 Cup cocoa (plus extra for coating) 1\3 Cup icing sugar 1 tsp Vanilla essence 1\4 tsp Salt 20ml Brandy Method Combine condensed milk and butter…

Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies

These really are a treat. No baking required. Time: 1.25 hours Portions: 24 Ingredients 1\2 Cup butter 1 Cup sugar 1\2 Cup milk 4 tbls Cocoa (unsweetened) 1\2 Cup peanut butter 3.5 Cups instant oats 2 tsp Vanilla essence Method Add butter, sugar, milk and cocoa together over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 1min….

Portuguese Custard Puffs

These have always been a favourite of mine. Handy tip…make extra! Time: 45min  Portions: 24 Ingredients 1 Cup white sugar 1\2 Cup water 1\4 Cup corn flour 2 Cups full cream milk 1\2 Cup cream 3 Egg yolks (beaten) 4 Sheets of puff pastry Icing sugar to sprinkle on top Method Preheat oven to 200°C….