First you'll need to line or spray a 20cm springform cake tin and set aside.| bakergatherer.com
Christmas is better spent enjoying the warm weather and time with family. But if you’re anything like me, everything is left until the last minute and then becomes a mad panic. To be honest I’d actually really enjoy being super prepared for once, so this year is all about maximum impact with minimal effort. There are plenty of great products at the supermarket which have already done the work for you and only need dressing up on Christmas Day.| Baker Gatherer
There’s something quite nostalgic and humble about the bread and butter pudding. However, if you’re after a decadent dessert to finish off your evening, I have the perfect fusion to pair with a beautiful glass of wine. With International Sauvignon Blanc Day on the 4th of May, it seemed only natural to share an elegant new recipe to celebrate, along with a glass of sauv, my pick being the Peter Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. | Baker Gatherer
When I get asked what my favourite sweet treat to bake is, the first thing that always comes to mind is a chocolate brownie. It’s such a versatile, rich and fudgy slice and who doesn’t love lots of chocolate, right? So this got me thinking and inspired me to change up the classic brownie ever so slightly, give it a bit of an upgrade and transform it into a new must-try dessert table’s dream.| Baker Gatherer
Throughout the years the Anzac biscuit has been a family favourite all over New Zealand. Perhaps it’s the comforting flavours that remind us of home, or what Anzac personally means to you. The flavours of a good Anzac Biscuit are also staple ingredients that everyone should have in the pantry, this is probably another good reason why it’s so popular.| Baker Gatherer
Sweet Fusion| bakergatherer.com
There is something about the creaminess and fruitiness of Ambrosia that keeps you coming back for more. In fact, it’s hard to come by anyone who would disagree with me. Growing up, Ambrosia was always such a heavenly dessert and was so popular that there would never be any left over for a second helping. Now as an adult, I can whip this dessert up whenever I like – and I do!| Baker Gatherer
This caramel sauce it super easy to make and can be mastered by anyone at any skill level. You can drizzle this caramel sauce over ice cream, use it as a filling for cakes and pastries, or simply enjoy it straight from the spoon (I’ve been there, so no judgement here). My personal go-to caramel...Read More| Baker Gatherer
Taking what we already know and love about the classic kiwi shortcake, it’s time to experience a taste of paradise with this pineapple and coconut Shortcake. The tropical hit of pineapple pairs perfectly with the creaminess of coconut, transporting you to a sunny beach with each bite. This shortcake is also super easy to make...Read More| Baker Gatherer
What’s more red than strawberries, red velvet! But what if we could combine the two together? Now that’s exactly what I thought by taking the morrishly popular red velvet cupcake and giving it a strawberry surprise. And since strawberries pair well with vanilla, and with chocolate, why not bring them all together in one red...Read More| Baker Gatherer
How delicious are fresh berries. If only we could capture these wild gems in a jar. Well guess what, you can and it’s actually super easy to make and will be far better than any store-bought berry sauces or coulis. A berry coulis can add that special something to any breakfast, dessert or baking. With...Read More| Baker Gatherer
Let’s take a moment to fall in love with this Cinnamon Love Cake, with it’s warming flavours and delicate textures. With Persian origins as told through Iranian folklore, this recipe was created as a love potion by a Persian woman who was madly in love with a prince. While we’ll simply fall in love with...Read More| Baker Gatherer
Trick or treat, the crypt keeper wants his gingerbread house back, straight out of a delicious spiced graveyard. So readers beware, you’re in for a scare with this Halloween twist on a festive classic. Taking the popularity of the festive gingerbread house, I wanted to give it a slighter darker and minimal (yet still beautiful)...Read More| Baker Gatherer
Perhaps it’s the colour red, perhaps it’s the cream cheese or perhaps it’s the flavours of vanilla and cocoa all in one, but this Red Velvet Brownie ticks all of those boxes and demands a slice right now! With the colour and flavours of red velvet being popular over the Christmas period, and even more...Read More| Baker Gatherer
The flavour of Hokey Pokey is world famous in New Zealand and is best known for the iconic balls that fill vanilla ice cream or coated in chocolate to become the nostalgic yet timeless Crunchie Bar. Known around the world as Honeycomb or Honeycomb Toffee, in our little corner we’ll still call it Hokey Pokey....Read More| Baker Gatherer
Hokey Pokey is world famous in New Zealand and is an iconic flavour where chucks fill vanilla ice cream or it gets coated in chocolate and becomes the nostalgic yet timeless Crunchie Bar. Known around the world as Honeycomb or Honeycomb Toffee, in our little corner we’ll still call it Hokey Pokey. So, no matter...Read More| Baker Gatherer
I love my slices to have layers for 3 reasons, first because the block colours look amazing, secondly because the layers taste amazing together and thirdly because who doesn’t love all the different flavours and textures. Luckily this Pinky slice ticks all of those boxes!| Baker Gatherer
Warmer weather calls for cool drinks and cool desserts. So when I think cool desserts, I can’t go past the classic cheesecake. And if you asked me what one of my favourite cocktails for the summer season were, I’d always say mojito! There’s something so fresh about lime and mint that gets me every time. Also don’t forget the splash of rum too!| Baker Gatherer
