Chocolate Kūmara Cake

My long time go-to trick for getting moisture into gluten-free cakes (which are notorious for being dry) is to use fruit or vegetable purees. Here sweet orange kūmara puree not only adds moisture but also a little sweetness too, meaning you can get away with only using a tiny amount of sugar. If you like […]

Chocolate Cake with Orange Chilli Marmalade

This beautifully moist chocolate cake is a wonderful partner to Jane and Paul’s Orange and Chilli marmalade which beautifully balances the sweetness and gives you a jaffa hit with a twist. 1¾ cup flour 2 cups sugar ¾ cup cocoa 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 3 eggs 1 cup […]

St Kilda Store

It’s a warm, sunny day in the new East Cambridge suburb of St Kilda. The streets and parks are buzzing with families on bikes and scooters, couples walking dogs, and pensioners out for their morning constitutionals.   At the St Kilda Store, sisters Johanna and Eleanor are hard at work and visibly enjoying themselves. The […]

Chocolate Bean Cake

Recipe & Images: Emma Galloway With only six basic pantry ingredients, this flourless chocolate cake is one of my favourites. I tend to use kidney beans, but black or pinto beans also work great. I serve un-iced, but for even more decadence you could top with a chocolate ganache and/or serve with cream or ice […]