Recipes

As summer draws to a close, I find myself craving different kinds of baked goods. Light, fruity summer treats gradually give way to warmer flavours—cinnamon, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, and caramel. These Walnut Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for the transition into autumn. Wonderfully soft and airy, and generously filled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts, they are drizzled with homemade caramel sauce while still warm. They feel cosy without being too heavy, making them perfect for those early autumn mornings when summer hasn’t quite left us yet, but we’re ready for a little more comfort from the kitchen.

This Black Forest Spiral Gateau gives a German classic an elegant, rolled twist. A chocolate Swiss roll forms the beautiful spiral border, while the interior consists of layers of delicate cocoa sponge, homemade Sour Cherry Curd, airy Mascarpone cream, and juicy sour cherries. Finished with whipped cream, fresh cherries, and dark chocolate shavings, this elegant cake is a real summer showstopper.

Soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with a rich chocolate–graham swirl and topped with toasted marshmallows. These S’mores Sweet Rolls are a bakery-style twist on the classic campfire dessert: gooey chocolate, buttery dough, crunchy graham crumbs, and golden marshmallow tops in every bite. Perfect for summer baking, cosy weekends, brunch tables, or when you want something nostalgic but elevated.

A soft and golden savoury roll filled with Mediterranean summer vegetables, creamy Feta yogurt spread, fresh basil, and toasted almonds. Made with olive oil dough, this Summer Veggie Roll is light, colourful, and full of fresh summer flavour.

Soft raspberry spiral sponge wraps around a creamy vanilla Mascarpone filling with roasted peaches, almond crunch, and a vibrant raspberry centre. This elegant chilled loaf cake is inspired by Peach Melba and combines the beauty of a Charlotte-style dessert with the structure of a modern slice cake.

These Roasted Apricot Honey Rolls are everything I love about early summer baking: soft, golden, fragrant, and just sweet enough. Roasting the apricots deepens their flavour and gives the rolls a beautiful jammy texture without making them overly heavy. A touch of cardamom adds warmth, while Mascarpone glaze and toasted almonds bring a bakery-style finish.