11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (255+ words) It was a great shame to see our great classic puds being done double disservice – once in Tim Dowling’s cooking and then in his writing (Steam, stodge – and so much suet: I made 10 endangered British puddings. Are any actually worth…...

7+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (1105+ words) Along with its crisp, earthy galettes – suitable for Pancake Day and, really, any time of the year – this French region has so many delicious things to eat• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastEvery February – or occasionally March…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (450+ words) Amid a cost of living crisis, pricey patisserie is all the rage – and not just in London. Our reporter goes on a crawl to find out if a tart can really be worth £45 There was a time when you could…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (412+ words) There’s a ton of winter comfort in the rich, golden and indulgent cake with its appealing orangey edge Brief stints in the freezer help firm up the dough between layers, making it easier to spread the marmalade without disturbing the…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (264+ words) Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, this simple cake rings in the seasonal changes A cosy twist on the beloved classic, this cake reimagines sticky toffee pudding: dried figs in place of dates, the addition of…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (690+ words) The chemistry and alchemy of honey’s special kind of sweetness, and how it complements just the right kind of apples in a humble yet delicious cakeHoney is, among other things, a successful embalming agent. It is also a humectant, which…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (318+ words) Gently scented with orange and vanilla, lightened by ricotta, and studded with rum-soaked raisins Prep 10 minSoak overnight Cook 1 hr, plus cooling Serves 8-10 130g raisins 80ml dark rum 125g room-temperature unsalted butter, plus 10g extra, softened, for brushing220g plain flour, plus extra for dusting160g caster sugar Finely…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (459+ words) Cakes are artfully presented and then happily devoured as global phenomenon descends on Melbourne Created in San Francisco in 2024 by amateur baking enthusiast Elisa Sunga, the first Cake Picnic was conceived as a way for the Californian to eat more…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (293+ words) A biscuit crossed with a flapjack crossed with a bread pudding: these snacks are best enjoyed with a hot drink Be warned: these patties remain delicate until they cool, so leave them on the tray until they are sturdy enough…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (341+ words) Some desserts never go out of fashion – even medieval ones – and, with its nutty, spiced almond and dried fruit filling, this treacle tart-alike is one of them All of which brings us nicely to the fact that this meeting of…...