Cakes, Slices, Squares and Tray Bakes

Hertzoggie Cake

The story … Traditionally, Hertzoggies are light pastry tartlets with a delicious filling of apricot jam and desiccated coconut or coconut meringue. The idea for this Hertzoggie cake came about quite honestly because I was too lazy to make individual tartlets. You can bake it in individual round cake tins, and then serve it as… Continue reading Hertzoggie Cake

Cakes, Slices, Squares and Tray Bakes

Chocolate and Coconut Cornflake Squares

The story ... Easy to bake ... anyone can make these ... and easy to share ... everyone will love them ... kids and adults alike. This delicious tray bake, cut into smaller squares, looks exactly like brownies, but it's not. It's so much easier to make. The only downside ... it's a very crumbly… Continue reading Chocolate and Coconut Cornflake Squares

Cakes, Slices, Squares and Tray Bakes

Vanilla and Strawberry Sponge Cake

The story ... A taste of summer! Soft and fluffy vanilla sponge cake, topped with buttercream icing and juicy fresh strawberries. On Women's Day in August, I shared a cyber slice of this delicious cake on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, with a promise to post the recipe during the upcoming weeks. So here goes ...… Continue reading Vanilla and Strawberry Sponge Cake

Cakes, Slices, Squares and Tray Bakes

Strawberry and Almond Coconut Squares

The story … It’s sweet treat time! There’s no better time to crank up the oven than during the cold winter season. Few things can compare to the comfort of walking into a kitchen that’s warm, toasty and filled with the aromas of baking. When the chill outside calls for a home-made sweet treat, nothing… Continue reading Strawberry and Almond Coconut Squares