Tag Archives: chocolate

Skulls – chocolate ones…

I absolutely adore Day of the Dead skull art. Each skull has all the menace of death, yet are also fantastically creative, intricate and full of impact. When I found a chocolate skull mould on-line I had to have it. … Continue reading

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The EPIC malteser christmas pudding cake!

I’m not the biggest fan of Christmas pudding so decided to create something more to my liking, but with more than a passing resemblance to that most classic of Christmas dishes. This is what i came up with. A chocolate … Continue reading

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After8 cupcakes – Recipe

This recipe is a twist on a chocolate cake recipe. It makes the most delicious sticky, chocolately, mouthful of minty yumminess you could ever want.. and as they arent technically After 8′s, you could have them any time of the day … Continue reading

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After8 Cameo Cupcakes

After 8 cuppies with alternating white chocolate and belgium chocolate ganache, garnished with a sugarpaste cameo to finish. Share on Facebook

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Divine chocolate truffles…

Who knew you could make mouth wateringly smooth, dreamy, self indulgent chocolate truffles at home, i certainly didnt! But guess what, you can! And far more importantly, YOU SHOULD!!! This is a hopelessly easy chocolate truffle recipe. Its a Gordon … Continue reading

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Mr Kelly’s 60th Birthday Cake Commission

This cake was a commission for a 60th birthday. The birthday boy loves his garden and his  brindle whippet Mr. Darcey, so I settled on  the idea of a wonky, whimsical garden cake with lady bugs and bees. The final … Continue reading

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Little Autumn treats!

I just found this gorgeous little cutter on ebay. You can find them here so i thought i’d make some little autumnal treats. Gingerbread with chocolate sugarpaste. Share on Facebook

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White chocolate cheese cake

INGREDIENTS FOR THE BASE 150g / 5oz digestive biscuits 50g /2oz whole almonds lightly toasted 50g/2oz butter, MELTED 1/2 tsp almond essence FOR THE FILLING: 350g/12oz white chocolate chopped 125ml/4 fl oz double cream 700g/1 1/2 lb cream cheese softened … Continue reading

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Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Bloomin brilliant brownies)

This recipe is a Jamie Oliver recipe. I’ve made it several times now for charity events at work.  Its frightening just how big a chocolate punch one of these small brownies can pack! They are divine! Ingredients: • 250g unsalted … Continue reading

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Home made chocolate truffles

This is a really simple chocolate truffle recipe. Its a Gordon Ramsey recipe and the original can be found here. Ingredients: 250ml double cream 250ml single cream 500g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids) 130g butter, diced 130g clear honey … Continue reading

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