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Sweet Things

Sweet tooth? This is where you’ll find all the cakes, bakes, cookies, and puddings worth switching the oven on for. I love baking and exploring new recipes, so there is guaranteed to be something here that you will like!

  • Title card for Spitzbuben, showing cut out unbaked spitzbuben cookies on a tray and completed spitzbuben.
    Spitzbuben - German Christmas Cookies
  • Almond and Cranberry Nougat recipe title card.
    Homemade Almond and Cranberry Nougat
  • Homemade marzipan title card.
    Easy Homemade Marzipan
  • Bee Sting Cake Title Card
    German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich)
  • Chewy, creamy, perfect caramels with a delicate hint of honey, my recipe for Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels is super easy and dangerously addictive.
    Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels
  • Easy German Apple Cake
    Easy German Apple Cake
  • Old fashioned Cherry cake with fresh cherry blossoms.
    Old Fashioned Cherry Cake
  • Classic German Cheesecake käsekuchen with fresh fruit
    Käsekuchen - German Cheesecake
  • German Cinnamon Star Cookies zimtsterne.
    Cinnamon Star Cookies (Zimtsterne)
  • One Bowl Vanilla Cake Title Card.
    One Bowl Vanilla Cake (with oil!)
  • Classic British Christmas Cake recipe title card.
    Classic British Christmas Cake
  • New Zealand Louise Cake squares on a wooden board with flowers. Text: "New Zealand Louise Cake
    New Zealand Louise Cake
  • German Käse-Sahne Torte on a cake stand.
    Käse-Sahne Torte (German Cream Cake)
  • Cinnamon Star Bread Title Card showing star bread from two angles. Text overly 'Sweet Cinnamon Star Bread'.
    Cinnamon Star Bread
  • French Vanilla Custard Tart
    French Vanilla Custard Tart
  • Speculaas Dutch Spice Cookies
    Speculaas - Dutch Windmill Cookies
  • German Butter Cake or Butterkuchen Title Card
    German Butter Cake (Butterkuchen)
  • Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
    Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
  • Blueberry Streusel Cake Title Card.
    German Blueberry Streusel Cake
  • Raspberry and Almond Friands Cover Image
    Raspberry and Almond Friands
  • Authentic German Apple Strudel
    German Apple Strudel
  • Pink Champagne Panna Cotta
    Pink Champagne Panna Cotta
  • Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares
    Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares
  • Tender and sweet, White Wine Poached Pears filled with creamy mascarpone are a light and fragrant dinner party classic dessert.
    White Wine Poached Pears
  • Raspberry Jelly Cheesecake
    Raspberry Jelly Cheesecake
  • Blueberry Friands Title Card.
    Blueberry Friands
  • Apricot Puff Pastry Braid.
    Apricot Puff Pastry Braid
  • German Christmas Stollen Title card showing two pictures of Stollen.
    Traditional German Christmas Stollen
  • German Strawberry Cake or Erdbeerkuchen is made from a heavenly combination of soft sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, and fresh spring strawberries,
    German Strawberry Cake
  • Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Title Card.
    Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti
  • German Dominosteine Chocolates Title Card.
    German Dominosteine Chocolates
  • Cherry almond frangipane tart: fresh cherries and a sliced tart.
    Cherry Almond Frangipane Tart
  • Fried Apple Rings Title Card.
    Fried Apple Rings (Apfelkücherl)
  • A plate of Vanillekipferl or Vanilla crescent cookies surrounded by Christmas decorations, walnuts, clementines and a candle.
    Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
  • New Zealand Afghan Biscuits
    New Zealand Afghan Biscuits (Cookies)
  • Apricot Tart Title Card.
    Classic Apricot Tart
  • New Zealand Peanut Brownies
    New Zealand Peanut Brownies
  • Black Forest Cherry Cake
    Black Forest Cherry Cake
  • Tender sweet pastry, silky creme patisserie, all topped with ripe and juicy nectarines? Oh yes, my easy Nectarine Tart is the perfect summer dessert for showing off beautiful ripe fruit.
    Nectarine Tart
  • Lemon Meringue Pie Title Card.
    Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie
  • Kiwi or Kiwifruit Granita in a glass dish with fresh kiwifruit
    Kiwi Granita
  • Lemon Ricotta Cake Title Card
    Lemon Ricotta Cake
  • German Plum Streusel Cake title card.
    German Plum Streusel Cake
  • simple lemon bundt cake
    Simple Lemon Bundt Cake
  • German Nut Corners Nussecken Title Card.
    Nussecken (German Nut Corners)
  • Apricot and almond biscotti, some dipped in white chocolate
    Apricot and Almond Biscotti
  • Beeramisu title card.
    Beeramisu (Tiramisu with Dark Beer)
  • Walnut and Orange Blossom Baklava Title Card.
    Walnut and Orange Blossom Baklava
  • Chocolate Popsicles Recipe title card.
    Homemade Chocolate Popsicles
  • Homemade Marshmallows
    Homemade Marshmallows
  • German style Gingerbread hearts
    Gingerbread Hearts 'Lebkuchenherzen'
  • Marble cake slices on plates with coffee and chocolate. Marmorkuchen, a German cake with a swirled pattern.
    Marmorkuchen (German Marble Cake)
  • Eierlikörtorte Advocaat Cake
    Eierlikörtorte - German Advocaat Cake
  • Marillenknödel Apricot Dumplings Title Card.
    Marillenknödel - Austrian Apricot Dumplings
  • Zesty Lemon Lime Curd
    Zesty Lemon Lime Curd
  • German Strawberry Cream Torte: Close-up of fresh strawberries and a sliced torte with cream and strawberry topping.
    German Strawberry Cream Torte
  • Lamingtons are made from squares of tender sponge cake dipped in chocolate and coconut.
    Classic Australian Lamingtons
  • Zwetschgendatschi plum tart, a Bavarian dessert, close-up showing plum arrangement and slice.
    Zwetschgendatschi (Bavarian Plum Tart)
  • Raspberra and White Chocolate Eclairs title card.
    Raspberry White Chocolate Eclairs
  • Mulled Wine Cheesecake on a gold plate with holiday decor. Text: Mulled Wine Cheesecake.
    Mulled Wine Cheesecake
  • Torta Caprese al Limone: Cake with lemons and grater.
    Torta Caprese al Limone
  • Red Currant Crumble Cake
    Red Currant Crumble Cake
  • Christmas Pavlova Slice
    Christmas Pavlova Slice
  • Aperol Spritz jellies in glasses with orange slice garnish.
    Aperol Spritz Jellies with Prosecco and Orange
  • Christmas Fruit Mince Tart
    Christmas Fruit Mince Tart
  • Delicate, crumbly pastry filled with aromatic spiced fruit, Christmas Fruit Mince Pies are one of the most delicious treats of the season. One is never enough!
    Christmas Fruit Mince Pies
  • No Churn Pomegranate Sorbet
    No Churn Pomegranate Sorbet
  • Revani or Kalo Prama Title Card.
    Revani (Kalo Prama)
  • Farmhouse Apple Cake Title Card.
    Farmhouse Apple Cake
  • Nusszopf or German Braided Nut Bread title card.
    German Braided Walnut Loaf 'Nußzopf'
  • Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
  • Eierlikör Linzer Cookies Title Card.
    Eierlikör Linzer Cookies
  • blueberry-and-almond-shortbread-tart-almond-tart-
    Blueberry Almond Tart
  • Buchteln German Sweet Dumplings filled with fresh cherries and served with vanilla sauce
    Buchteln (German Sweet Dumplings)
  • Quarkbällchen German Donut Holes title card.
    Super Fluffy Donut Holes (Quarkbällchen)
  • Chocolate hazelnut babka, braided chocolate loaf.
    Chocolate Hazelnut Babka
  • Fig and honey tart with honey drizzle, alongside fresh figs. Text: "Fig and Honey Tart".
    Fig and Honey Tart
  • Classic Apple Shortcake
    Classic Apple Shortcake
  • Spitzbuben German Christmas Cookies
    German Christmas Baking Recipes
  • Easy Carrot Cake Loaf with cream cheese frosting and a topping of nuts and fresh fruit. Title Card.
    Easy Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Deep dish apple pie ingredients and finished pie.
    Deep Dish Apple Pie
  • Millionaire's Shortbread sliced on a cutting board with a cup of coffee and a cake stand.
    Millionaire's Shortbread (Caramel Slice)
  • Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
  • Peach and Ginger Pie
    Peach and Ginger Pie
  • Mini Berry Pavlova title card.
    Easy Mini Berry Pavlovas
  • Raspberry and Almond Cale
    Raspberry and Almond Cake
  • Peaches and Cream Cake
    Peaches and Cream Cake
  • Fruity Hot Cross Buns
    Perfect Hot Cross Buns
  • Banana Berry Icecreams
    Banana Berry Ice Creams
  • Gin and Tonic Jelly with Lemon Granita
    Gin and Tonic Jelly with Lemon Granita
  • Strawberry Cream Puffs Title Card
    Strawberry Cream Puffs
  • Raw plums and baked plum and almond galette. Easy freeform plum tart with almond topping.
    Plum and Almond Galette (Easy Freeform Plum Tart)
  • Krapfen: German Carnival Donuts with colorful streamers.
    Krapfen - German Carnival Donuts
  • Cherry Honey Mascarpone Tart
    Cherry Honey Mascarpone Tart
  • Black Magic Cherry Cake
    Black Magic Cherry Cake
  • Moist banana cake recipe title card.
    Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Red Currant Crumble Cakes
    Red Currant Crumble Cakes
  • Double Chocolate Lava Cakes image showing chocolate shavings and baked cakes in ramekins.
    Double Chocolate Lava Cakes
  • Rosé vanilla poached apricots served with cream, alongside a pot of poached apricots.
    Apricots Poached in Rosé Wine
  • Made from light, fluffy homemade marshmallow smothered in rich, dark chocolate, these Marshmallow Easter Eggs are sure to delight children and adults alike. The perfect homemade Easter treat.
    Marshmallow Easter Eggs
  • Lemon Shortbread Cookies Title Card.
    Lemon Shortbread Cookies
  • Candied Orange Peels title card.
    Candied Orange Peel
  • Elderflower cordial is a delicious syrup made from the flowers of the elder tree with a delicate, sweet, floral scent. MAde with three ingredients.
    Elderflower Cordial (with just 3 ingredients!)
  • Mango Vanilla Nice Blocks: Homemade popsicles with flowers and ice.
    Mango Vanilla Nice Blocks
  • What could be more comforting than an old fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding? The magical transformation of stale white bread into a sweet and custardy pudding is always a delight.
    Bread and Butter Pudding
  • Classic chocolate berry roulade with fresh raspberries and blueberries, dusted with sugar.
    Classic Chocolate Berry Roulade
  • Coffee beans and iced coffee panna cotta desserts
    Coffee Panna Cotta
  • Decadent Dark Chocolate Tart
    Decadent Dark Chocolate Tart
  • Lemon Posset Title Card.
    Creamy Lemon Posset
  • Homemade Irish cream drink next to shamrocks. Text: Homemade Irish Cream.
    Homemade Irish Cream (Bailey's)
  • It must be nearly winter because I am craving Sticky Toffee Puddings. The magical transformation of dried dates into a luxurious pudding is what I call kitchen alchemy. Make one big pudding to share or bake in individual ramekins.
    Sticky Toffee Pudding
  • Pastéis de Nata Custard Tarts
    Pastéis de Nata - Portuguese Custard Tarts
  • Kaiserschmarrn Emperor's Mess
    Kaiserschmarrn or 'Emperor's Mess'
  • Upside down plum cake image with plums and a slice of the finished cake.
    Upside Down Plum Cake
  • Blueberry Streusel Muffins title card.
    Bakery Style Blueberry Streusel Muffins
  • White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies title card.
    White Chocolate Macadamia Blondies
  • Easter Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Bunny Ears
    Easter Bunny Cupcakes with Marshmallow Ears
  • Union JAck Sponge CAke with berries and custard cream
    Union Jack Sponge Cake (Coronation Cake)
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
  • With sweet, plump summer blueberries encased in a flaky all-butter pie pastry, my recipe for Fresh Blueberry Pie is always a winner. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for guaranteed smiles at the table.
    Fresh Blueberry Pie
  • Honey Lemon Raspberry Tart Title Card.
    Honey Lemon and Raspberry Tart
  • Strawberry ripple semifreddo with fresh strawberries.
    Strawberry Ripple Semifreddo
  • Summer Berry Chocolate Tarts
    Summer Berry Chocolate Tarts
Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com

Hi, I'm Jay. I'm a cook, author, photographer, and world traveller. I am passionate about simple, tasty food, and I love sharing my recipes and thoughts on food and cooking here with you!

I'm the proud author of three cookbooks and recently graduated with a diploma in Gastronomy and Nutrition from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London! 

Learn more about me!

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