“I CALL THIS MY RIPPIN’ RASPBERRY SLICE BECAUSE IT’S A TOTALLY TASTE BUD-TANTALISING COMBINATION OF FLAVOURS AND TEXTURES. THE NOSTALGIC COMBINATION OF SQUIDGY MARSHMALLOW, TART AND TANGY RASPBERRIES, SMOOTH DARK CHOCOLATE AND BUTTERY BISCUIT WILL BAKE THE DAY OF ADULTS AND KIDS ALIKE.”
“HIT THE SPOT WITH THIS HEAVENLY RICH CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE. IT’S A REAL CROWD-PLEASER. YOU CAN MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME BECAUSE IT FREEZES BEAUTIFULLY. WHILE THIS CHEESECAKE DOESN’T TAKE LONG TO PUT TOGETHER, IT DOES NEED AMPLE TIME TO CHILL BEFORE ADDING THE DECADENT TOPPING.”
I’ve always believed home bakers are the best kinds of friends. You see, we home bakers come as a sweet package – a special part of our personality is devoted to conjuring up sweet ways to make friends.
There’s something very simple yet valuable in the ceremony of considerate gift-giving, and baking is a skill that encompasses this and so much more. I’ve also found that baking can be a powerful way to connect with others; turning up to a party with a knockout cake or a plate of brownies always makes a good impression! I’m yet to meet anyone who’s left in a bad mood after someone’s gone to the effort of making them a specially baked treat.
Bake My Day has been created to suit any skill level, because dessert should be enjoyed by everyone. Start off with any of the simple recipes and work your way up to the showstoppers. You’ll be a baking genius in no time.
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CHOC-CARAMEL PAVLOVA CLOUD
SERVES 10-12
2 cups (500ml) double cream
1½ cups (230g) macadamia nuts, halved or chopped, toasted
200g salted caramel (see recipe below, but store-bought is fine, too), plus extra for drizzling
50g dark chocolate, melted, for drizzling
CHOCOLATE MERINGUE
8 large egg whites, chilled