Crisp, cloud-light meringue shells give way to a soft marshmallowy centre, filled with a bright, tangy passionfruit curd that cuts through the sweetness beautifully. These little bites are as stunning on a dessert platter as they are simple to make once you know a few key tricks.
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These delicate French shell cakes are elevated with nutty brown butter and finished with a barely-there lemon and honey glaze that crackles as it sets. Once you taste one warm from the pan, you will understand why Proust wrote a whole passage about them.
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A tender, walnut-studded sponge soaked through with real espresso flavor, layered and frosted with a glossy, not-too-sweet coffee buttercream. This is the cake that turns an ordinary afternoon into something worth remembering.
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A quintessentially British teatime showstopper, this Battenberg hides a cheerful pink-and-yellow checkerboard inside a golden marzipan wrap. Once you understand the simple trick of baking the two sponges side by side in one divided tin, it is far less fussy than it looks.
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