Apricot & Chocolate Swiss Roll
When apricots begin to show up at farmer’s markets, it is time to bake something tasty and aromatic. Apricot and chocolate swiss roll is a great choice for a tasty...
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Paula is a very talented pastry cook and a regular Chef's Pencil contributor. She has won numerous awards for amateur chefs and she loves to bake for her family of four. Check out all her delicious pastry and dessert recipes on her profile page.
Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake
Chocolate mousse is a classic, but when combined with pumpkin, the result might sound strange. However, I assure you that these two flavors complement each other remarkably well. This cake...
Walnut Ricotta Cake
Walnut and cocoa are among my favorite cake ingredients and when you add ricotta to the mix you get something truly special. Walnuts, cocoa, and ricotta come together to create...
Chocolate Cheese Mousse Cake w/ Cherry Jam
No-bake cakes are delicate and elegant. They usually have a cracker or dried fruit topping and an airy mousse-like cream. This chocolate cheese mousse cake with a contrasting sour cherry...
Caramel and Jam Swiss Roll
One of the delicious recipes I made recently is this wonderful swiss roll with caramel and berry jam. It’s a very flavorful, delicate, and low-sugar swiss roll. The caramel combined...
Chocolate Mascarpone Yule Log Cake
I love yule log cakes (or bûche de noël in French). They are so simple to make, yet delicate, delicious and just beautiful! Chocolate, vanilla, jam, whipped cream yule log...
Orange and Mascarpone Brownies
Back to chocolate cakes, but this time one of the tastiest, with a moist texture and lots of flavor. This orange and mascarpone brownie is not a simple brownie. It has...
Chocolate Ice Cream Cake with Italian Meringue
The summer calls for the most refreshing treats, but many people don’t want to miss out on chocolate. A perfect solution for any chocolate addict has to be this chocolate...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Pecans
Cupcakes are probably the favorite desserts of my little ones. I bake them very often because they are quick, cute, and tasty and because they can be decorated in various funny...
Chocolate Coffee Cake
Chocolate cakes hold the top spot on my list of favorite cakes, though I think you already know that already. I love cakes of all kinds, in their diverse combinations. I...
Amaretto Chocolate Cake
From the category of super delicious, and aromatic chocolate cakes, I present to you this delicious amaretto chocolate (mousse) cake. Its name includes the ingredients that make it so special —...
Raspberry & Blueberry Swiss Roll
Colorful Swiss rolls are always an eye-catcher. There’s something special about them that delights. They are delicate and sophisticated, and they can be savored indulgently. This mascarpone cream Swiss roll...
Cherry Mascarpone Swiss Roll
Rolls are easy to make and delicate and appealing cakes. The fillings can vary from simple fruit jams to sophisticated creams. This cocoa Swiss roll with mascarpone, yogurt, and cherries is...
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Sometimes I get a huge chocolate craving and I turn to chocolate desserts, very chocolatey. Cakes, cupcakes, tarts…whatever it is, it simply has to have tons of chocolate. Just like this...
Gourmet Chocolate Peach Tonka Cake (Entremet)
Taste of London is an amazing culinary festival that I had the pleasure of attending. It brings together some of the most famous chefs in the world: Gordon Ramsay, the...
Caramel Strawberry Cake
Multiple cream layers make elegant cakes, suitable for festive occasions and holidays, but you can definitely make it for pretty much any family occasion. I was in the mood for...
Chocolate Cake With Coffee Mousse
Coffee and chocolate are a combination I truly love. I should also mention chocolate + caramel, chocolate + cherries, chocolate + walnuts, and chocolate + oranges. Yes, the list goes on...
Pear Brownies
Here is another delicious cake – one that will appeal to both chocolate and pear lovers, especially brownies devotees. Brownies have conquered the world with their dense and chocolatey texture....
Raspberry Brownies
Brownies, brownies, we love brownies! Banana brownies, caramel, pecan…or even raspberry brownies. That’s what we’re talking about here. I present to you, raspberry brownies – as full of flavor, as...
Best Turtle Brownies
These are the best Turtle Brownies, i.e. perfect brownies, with caramel, walnuts, and chocolate. This is not a complex brownie recipe – there’s no filling, no intricate sponge. But the result is exceptionally delicious:...
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This chocolate strawberry cake is a new addition to my cake recipe collection and features lots of delicious chocolate – just the way I like it. The strong chocolate flavor...
Pistachio Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free)
Pistachio is a wonderful ingredient in desserts. Not only does it add a great flavor and texture, but its extraordinary color can transform a simple dessert into an elegant and...
Chocolate Entremet with Creme Praliné
Entremet with chocolate and creme praliné is just a fancy name for a delicious multi-layered cake with assorted flavors. The main component, chocolate, is what defines it and makes the...
Salted Caramel & Walnut Cake
Walnut and salted caramel come together to create an indulgent cake with layers of flavor and texture. A light, nutty sponge made with ground walnuts forms the base, topped with...