This is a lovely little crowd-pleasin’ cake, quick & simple to whip up. The batter is spiked with tangy lime zest, while the topping is juicy tart plums – using tinned plums means you can enjoy this treat year-round. No fresh limes? Try lemon! Equally zestily delicious!
…My Go-To Chocolate Cake {GF, vegan}
Everyone needs a trusted chocolate cake recipe up their sleeve, right? This one’s a winner because it ticks many allergy-friendly boxes – naturally free of dairy, gluten, nuts & eggs – which makes it perfect for sharing. Oh, and did I mention it’s easy to make, moist, delicious, versatile & chocolatey? AND the recipe translates well to cupcakes & baked doughnuts!
…Orange Chocolate Chip Loaf
Super-simple to make, naturally vegan & gluten free, not too sweet, spiked with fresh orange! There’s a lot to love about this simple little loaf. It livens up any lunchbox & has deliciously chewy edges.
…Plum Crumble Cake
One of my favourite aspects of summer in New Zealand is plums. From the small, cute, yellow-fleshed variety, through to the hearty, darkly-hued omegas, I love them all. Tart sharp acidic skin? Soft sweet juicy interior? I’ll take the lot.
This cake is a simple celebration of the humble plum. Handfuls of juicy plums are studded into a not-too-sweet cake batter, then sprinkled with a light, nutty crumble topping. The plums are truly the star of the show, their tart bite still shining through the gently sweetened cake & topping….