Happy Thanksgiving y'all!
Tonight you're probably having a lovely, juicy and crispy red Turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes.
But what about dessert? Will it be the traditional, yet usual Pumpkin Pie? Or will the choice be something different this time around?
Tonight, i opted to make something different! I won't go for the Pumpkins or the Sweet Potatoes, but I've gone and gotten myself the best apples, dates and walnuts!
This is a special version of Apple Cake, which I've named Thanksgiving Apple Walnut cake and it is earthy and heartwarming! Just what a person needs on a cold autumn night!
Not only will you enjoy making this cake and eating it, but you'll enjoy the smell of it all around your home as it bakes! It's the magical apple+cinnamon combination!

So, here are the ingredients, choose them with love!

butter - 25g
plain flour - 300g
wholemeal flour - 175g
brown sugar - 225g
cinnamon - 1 tsp
zest of 1 orange
baking powder - 2 tsp
baking soda - 1/2 tsp
salt - 1 tsp
sunflower oil - 175ml
3 eggs
milk - 150ml
3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
chopped walnuts - 75g
chopped dates - 75g

I swear i remember posting a recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding before!
It's no problem posting this recipe one more time, because it's easy to make and very delicious! I can never get enough of Sticky Toffee ... and that's dangerous!
So, i got this recipe from one of my favorite cook books; Nigella Bites!

Ingredients:
for the cake:
100g dark muscovado sugar (or dark brown sugar)
175g self-raising flour
125ml milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
50g melted unsalted butter
200g chopped dates

for the sauce:
150g dark muscovado sugar (or dark brown sugar)
25g unsalted butter
400ml boiling water

I've finally attempted to make the richest, most chocolaty-est chocolate cake ever!
My husband is a chocolate junky and i wanted to surprise him with a special cake that he's be more than happy to dive into!
So, i found this recipe and thought it would be perfect ... it was!
Here are the ingredients:
For the cake:
200g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces
175g softened butter
175g sugar
4 eggs, separated
100g ground almonds
75g self raising flour, sifted
1 tbsp cocoa powder, sifted

For the chocolate Ganache:
400ml double cream
225g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces

I have been in an affair with cinnamon rolls since i was 7 years old!
I used to wait for the school lunch break just so that i can get me fluffy, sticky and mouthwatering roll! I admit it now ... I'm addicted to cinnamon rolls and i can't help it!
In my many attempts to perfect the rolls at home, i came across a very easy recipe, that will make you feel like you're a professional pastry chef! The outcome is unbelievable!
Don't be afraid ... it needs a bit of work and a bit of waiting (which is the most difficult part), but it's worth it and you'll love yourself for making it!!!

Ingredients:
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 sachet active dry yeast
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
1 egg

(+ 1/2 cup sugar - 1 tsp cinnamon - 1/4 cup soft butter)

Bread Pudding is the best dessert you can have in winter! It's soft, gooey, warm and filling ... Yum-O!
Well, this is such a delicious recipe that I've made it 4 times in one week! I think I'm going to make it again today!
It's so easy and yummy ... you'll get addicted!

Ingredients:
1 baguette (sliced) or a sliced loaf of Brioche
soft butter
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cream fresh
4 eggs (beaten well)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
raisins or dried cranberries
jam of your choice

This is not your ordinary Brownies ... This one has a crunchy crust below the chocolaty goodness! Yummy!
This recipe is easy, but it will need some patience on your side ... Because there are a few steps before the whole things is put in the oven.

Ingredients:
- Crust:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
1 1/2 cups crushed digestive cookie crumbs
A pinch fine salt

- Brownie:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
110 grms unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
4 large cold eggs
1 cup flour

- Caramel Sauce:
30 caramels -toffee-
1/4 cup milk

Clafoutis is a baked dessert that contains a lot of fruit ... That makes it extra yummy!
It isn't a cake or a pie ... It's a sweet delight that is more like a custard & it originated in France.
In the beginning, when I first ate it, I thought it would be difficult to make, but when I searched for a recipe, I found that it's easy to make & doesn't take a lot of time.
The good things about it too, is that you can use different sorts of fruit ... Cherries, Grapes or Strawberries ... You can try other fruits & combinations, but it is best with those three.

Well, New Year's eve is only 5 days away! & this year I'm going to make a few yummy things ... This year I've got a sweet tooth & so, I'll be making cakes!
I chose to make the fantastically yummy Caramel Pecan Cheesecake & Vanilla Cupcakes & a mouth-watering version of Carrot Cake with snow-white cream cheese frosting!
Doesn't that sound delicious?
Here is the recipe for the Carrot Cake:

Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
4 eggs
2 cups Sugar
1 1/2 cup Oil
2 cups Grated raw carrots
1 can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup Chopped nuts

This is a wonderful cake to back at this time of year. It's perfect for the holiday season & it's so heart warming in the cold.
I used dried cranberries for the cake & they turned out great! But if you can find fresh cranberries that would be fantastic.
Don't worry about the cake not baking well, it's easy & will definitely work.

Ingredients:
80ml lemon juice
1 tablespoon white sugar
115 grams dried cranberries
245 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
200 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
200 grams white sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate truffles don't have to be too sophisticated or snobby!
You can make a bunch at home & they are as easy as pie & are a fun activity for the whole family!
If your family likes chocolate, then they will really LOVE these!

All you need are 4 easy ingredients & you're ready, here they are:
220 grams cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
12 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

As i am writing this recipe, my stomach is making all sorts of noises! I can't help but think about how yummy this cheesecake is ... Oh! Oh!
This caramel pecan cheesecake is like no other! It's more juicy, more mouthwatering & it isn't less than perfect!
I am going straight to the kitchen when i'm done & i'm going to make this! Today!

Ingredients:
2 cups cracker or cookie crumbs
6 tbsps butter melted
30 Caramels
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped Pecans
24 ounce Cream Cheese, softened [600 grams]
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
3 eggs

The other day I had the urge to make a huge quantity of cupcakes but I wanted a recipe that would work 100% & would come out like the cupcakes you get from professional bakeries! So i looked & looked then came across this recipe & when I tried it, it turned out to be Grrreat!
The vanilla cream topping is also fantastic! Just the way I wanted!
But I have to warn you, for these mouthwatering cupcakes, there's a lot of butter involved!

Ingredients: (for about 30 cupcakes)

For cupcakes:
2 3/4 cups flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 tspn salt
2 tbspn baking powder
1 cup soft unsalted butter -equals 2 sticks-
4 eggs
1 tspn vanilla
1 cup milk

It seems this year i am into chocolate a lot!
Today's recipe is so yummy, if you like peanut butter & chocolate, then these are the brownies for you!

The ingredients make about 24 pieces.
Ingredients:

180g butter
200g chocolate, broken up
380g sugar
4 eggs, beaten well
1 tspn vanilla extract
110g flour
2 tspns baking powder
35g cocoa powder
95g crunchy peanut butter

This recipe is just as easy as the previous one, it only needs the right ingredients.

You will need:

125g butter
300g white chocolate - broken into pieces -
165g powder sugar
2 eggs - well beaten -
110g flour
75g four mixed with baking powder
75g Macadamia nuts
150g fresh raspberries or strawberries