Chocolate Celebration Cake

Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images by Brydie Thompson This is the cake I pull out for most birthday celebrations, so why not for Nourishes 14th birthday edition. One, it’s very easy to make, and two, it stays beautifully moist for several days, so you can easily make it a day or two ahead of time. […]

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 […]

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 […]