Cakes Archives

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Vegan)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread (Vegan)

*This post is sponsored by Califia Farms* A decadent chocolate peanut butter banana bread - dense, rich and topped with a lush frosting. Dessert heaven right here! Who doesn't love banana bread? I have never come across someone who doesn't like to indulge in a moist, dense slice of banana bread. However, this is no ordinary banana bread. For one, it's a chocolate banana bread, AND it's topped with a decadent peanut butter frosting. It's impossible to say no to a slice with your afternoon cuppa. Banana bread had a serious moment during lockdown. Everyone seemed to be making it apart from me, which is strange seeing as banana bread is my favourite kind of cake. On reflection, I know [...]

Nadia2023-01-11T18:25:04+01:00January 11, 2023|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|20 Comments

Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake

All I want for Christmas is a yummy slice of cake in one hand and a warming cup of tea in the other. This vegan gingerbread bundt cake is the perfect treat for this time of year. Packed with spices and so easy to make. I find that the best way to get into the festive spirit is to bake a gingerbread treat. It doesn't matter what it is, whether it's a gingerbread house, gingerbread biscuits, or a gingerbread cake. All will leave your house smelling like Christmas! The warming spices and smell of molasses is enough to leave anyone feeling jolly. Gingerbread is always my first go-to festive flavour, with chocolate orange being a close second. It never fails [...]

Nadia2022-12-12T19:34:57+01:00December 12, 2022|Cakes, Christmas, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread

Who could say no to a lush slice of vegan chocolate banana bread? Not me! Banana bread is delicious as is, but add chocolate into the mix and you'll end up with something truly irresistible ? Banana bread is probably one of my favourite types of cake. I've made a few of banana bread recipes in the past, like my walnut banana bread, banana blueberry bread and this banana avocado bread. I can see myself making many more variations in the future too :D I just love how dense and moist they are. You really can't go wrong with a good banana bread. It's such a crowd-pleaser! Treat yourself or make it the next time you want to impress someone with your [...]

Nadia2022-11-10T21:00:46+01:00November 10, 2022|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|29 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Tahini Bunt Cake

Vegan Chocolate Tahini Bunt Cake

A decadent cake, but made with healthier ingredients. This vegan chocolate tahini bundt cake is lovely and moist - the perfect winter treat! I have been given the label of the tahini queen in the past based on how often I use tahini in my recipes. I won't lie, I do like that tile ? I'm on a mission to keep hold of it by making even more tahini recipes! Here are some of my favourite recipes I've made so far that hero tahini: Chocolate Fudge Tahini Cookies Healthier Vegan Pistachio Halva Chocolate Covered Tahini Cookies Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars Vegan Tahini Brownies Psssst...I also have many more! A few years ago no one was using tahini in sweet recipes. [...]

Nadia2022-11-08T20:12:50+01:00November 6, 2022|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|15 Comments

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

The perfect autumnal treat - this pumpkin bread recipe is all you need to get you through a dreary, cold and rainy day! It's so easy to put together and made with healthier ingredients. To be completely honest, I only got into baking with pumpkin recently. Apart from the pumpkin spice lattes that pop up in coffee shops around October time, pumpkin in general isn't a big thing in the UK. Pumpkin puree isn't regularly available in supermarkets, although it's easy to find online. That's why I've never really felt the urge to bake with it. Having said that, I always see so many American recipes around this time of year using pumpkin and they always make my mouth water. Every [...]

Nadia2024-09-19T15:50:27+01:00October 10, 2022|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|12 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Orange Marble Loaf

Vegan Chocolate Orange Marble Loaf

A delicious cake topped with a dark chocolate shell - this vegan chocolate orange marble loaf is the perfect dinner party treat to impress your guests! Chocolate and orange is always a winning combination in my eyes, especially in cake form. I've taken it a step further and topped my marble loaf with a dark chocolate shell for extra yumminess and decadence! You can't go wrong with adding more chocolate, can you? I don't bake many cakes, but when I do it's usually in the form of a loaf, like this lemon loaf, chocolate banana bread or chocolate peanut butter banana bread. I find loaf cakes so much more delicious and satisfying. They're so dense and moist, which is what [...]

Nadia2023-01-21T19:52:25+01:00June 23, 2022|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|21 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cake

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cake

(AD) I can’t think of anything better than a decadent piece of cake to get me through a long and stressful week. If you’re looking for a yummy, sweet treat that’s completely plant-based, you NEED this vegan chocolate fudge cake! I don’t often eat cake, but when I do it has to be homemade. I’ve always found homemade to be so much more delicious with a better texture. Shop bought cakes can so easily be dry and far too sweet with not much else in terms of flavour. I usually make a cake when I have people coming over, but the restrictions that we all faced over the last year and a half changed all that. All of a sudden [...]

Nadia2022-01-25T18:15:53+01:00January 25, 2022|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Gluten-Free Vegan Yule Log

Gluten-Free Vegan Yule Log

*This post is sponsored by FREEE* If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert, this gluten-free vegan yule log is for you! A delicious chocolate sponge with a buttercream filling and a decadent ganache topping – what’s not to love? Yule logs can be tricky, but somehow FREEE managed to make a really easy fool-proof recipe that’s both vegan and gluten-free! The sponge is so chocolatey (and easy to roll!) with a deliciously smooth filling and a lush ganache. How they were able to tick all those boxes, I don’t know! I must admit I’d never made a yule log before. They seemed too faffy and long winded, but when I saw how simple the instructions for this recipe were, I [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:19:55+01:00December 23, 2021|Cakes, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Lemon Loaf

Vegan Lemon Loaf

A deliciously tangy treat - this vegan lemon loaf is so tasty and tart without being too sweet. The perfect pick me up on cold, grim days. I'm taking a break today from my usual chocolatey desserts to share something fruity for a change. It's been so gloomy and dull in the UK the past few days that I've felt like I needed something to brighten up the day and my mood. Lemon desserts always have that effect on me, so I had to make one today. Loaf cakes are probably my favourite type of cake. They're so dense, moist and satisfying. I'm not a big fan of cakes with cream or frosting, and loaf cakes don't usually come with [...]

Nadia2022-09-29T17:53:20+01:00October 20, 2021|Cakes, Dairy Free, Desserts, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|17 Comments

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Healthier Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

A lighter cake made with healthier ingredients - this healthier chocolate peanut butter cake is perfect if you're looking for a lighter celebration cake or if you're craving a slice of cake, but want something more nutritious to satisfy those cravings! I created this cake to celebrate BULK's 15th birthday! I'm proud to say I've been a BULK ambassador since January this year and it's been such a pleasure being part of their team. There are many reasons I love working with BULK. As someone from an ethnic minority, it's amazing to work with such a huge brand and feel so included as part of their massive team of ambassadors. It's also great to know that I work with a [...]