Articles & Recipes

It’s Easter, so why not go all-out for chocolate and whip up this easy, fudgy cake! Relatively quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for unexpected guests or a post-dinner treat. Serves approx. 8.

This recipe involves melting chocolate – either in the microwave or over a pan of hot water – and then pouring it, so little ones will need adult supervision for the first stages. After that, they can really go mad and decorate the bark with Mum’s favourite sweet treats!

These little cheesecakes are perfect for an indulgent pudding - decorate the tops with mini-eggs, chocolate sprinkles or whatever tickles your fancy! Makes 8

A little of this goes a very long way, so it’s best served in espresso cups or tiny ramekins – fresh strawberries or raspberries are a nice accompaniment. It’s simple to make, but remember to allow several hours’ chilling time. Makes 4 small servings.

Rich, chocolatey and delicious (without an egg or knob of butter in sight), these vegan pancakes are easy to make. Serve with fresh fruit or jam, plant-based yoghurt or cream and a swirl of vegan-friendly syrup or melted dark chocolate. Makes approximately 8 pancakes.

This unabashed treat of a recipe hails from Spain and Portugal. Some people swear by churros as a hangover cure; we think the crisp-fried, cinnamon-dusted dough and rich chocolate are bound to put a smile on your face, however heavy the night before!

Not everybody enjoys the traditional fruitcake served at Christmas, but a lot of people love chocolate! Keep them happy with this light chocolate sponge, which has a chocolate buttercream filling and a rich, chocolatey topping. Delicious!

Somewhere between a cake and a pudding, this super-squidgy chocolate creation is made without any flour. We’ve topped it with fresh raspberries and a dusting of icing sugar, but you could decorate it with small colourful eggs or favourite sweets for an Easter treat!

These gorgeous Brownies owe their ‘squidge’ to a special ingredient – Beetroot!