Cake

If you want something decadent, then lash out here. A flaky crust filled with rich chocolate pudding and topped with lashings of whipped cream and chocolate shavings, this could definitely not for those that don't like something very sweet.

To make a pie to serve 8 people you will need... Full story here

Stonesoup have lots of simple, elegant recipes on their blog, which we do enjoy. As the weather gets hotter, our temprament for complicated recipes does seem to lessen. And as a bonus, Stonesoup is Australian so no need for conversions here...

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We all need to have more reasons to take an afternoon break each day, and sit about with friends or colleagues, and sip a cup of tea and indulge in a piece of cake.

Lucky for us at Distillate we have an amazing German bakery close by with slabs of sour cherry cheesecake, flourless chocolate cakes and another French Patisserie near that with the best almond and pear tarts I've ever had.

We're promised this twist on a tiramisu is not nearly as trashy as it sounds. The ladyfingers are bathed in a deep rich porter beer mixture that has been blended with strong coffee.

Sounds amazing. As usual 101 cookbooks have lots of special notes about the recipe, to guide people like me who have no instinct through the process.

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New Zealander, At Down Under, is pretty clever with food and a camera as you can see. Beautiful recipes must be from her French blood, and documenting them so nicely another bonus.

All her recipes are provided in French also. We like this one as it involves citrus and yoghurt.

To make 10 cakes you will need...

Nigella Lawson's website I have to admit shits me. It's way too cutesy and poorly laid out. But her recipes are always good, generally easy, and sometime just plain kooky. You'll find in there Mars Bar Peaches and Maltesers Cheesecake...the lady is a glutton.

But oh yes, this one does sound nice. The Chocolate Cloud Cake is a dark chocolate flourless base with a fallen centre that sinks damply, that is then filled with softly whipped cream and covered in cocoa powder.

It's enough to make you wet your pants, or at least endure her crappy website.

To make a cake for 8-12 you will need...

Nigel Slater is one man we would most like to have coking for us. His books are subtly sexy and provide divine recipes for food lovers. You don't have to be incredibly experienced to cook them and he really works with the seasons...which is back the front for us here in Australia annoyingly.

You'll need to make this delightful cake...