Recipes

The Charlotte Royal is a classic showpiece of European patisserie: a dome-shaped cake lined with thin Swiss roll slices, filled with light cream, and visually stunning when sliced. This version pairs soft vanilla sponge brushed with apricot jam with a delicate coffee-Mascarpone cream, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness, gentle fruit acidity, and aromatic warmth. The spiral pattern of the Swiss roll slices makes every slice a miniature work of art — a perfect centrepiece for a spring or café-inspired dessert table.

These Date Chocolate Rolls are soft, lightly sweet, and filled with chocolate and a creamy layer of cream cheese. The spiral stays defined and the ridges caramelise beautifully in the oven.

This crêpe cake is rolled, not stacked. Instead of layering dozens of crêpes with soft cream, this version is built into a spiral: overlapping crêpes are rolled with a chocolate-nut filling, then set in a round tin and chilled for clean, elegant slices.

Raspberries bring brightness, rose adds softness, and cream cheese ties everything together. These Raspberry Rose Rolls are elegant without being fussy — a gentle, fragrant bake that feels special but still comforting.

This strawberry rolled layer cake is built from thin sponge layers, filled, rolled, and assembled into a soft spiral that slices cleanly and holds its shape. Light, elegant, and designed to showcase roasted strawberries without excess cream.

These cinnamon rolls lean into warmth rather than sweetness. Finely ground walnuts add depth, orange zest brings freshness, and mahleb — used very sparingly — gives a subtle almond-cherry note that feels both familiar and quietly festive. This is not a loud roll. It’s layered, aromatic, and gently balanced.