Ingredient: caster sugar

Buttercake (Butterkuchen)

Buttercake (Butterkuchen)

This super simple, 45 min Buttercake is a German classic and an absolute winner. Soft and tender sponge topped with a crunchy almond topping it is ideal for those last minute bakes or to satisfy any cake craving you may have… Germans love a good 

Bergamot Tart

Bergamot Tart

Pale green trees, grey skies and endless rain can only mean one thing; winter is finally behind us and spring is here. It also means citrus season is nearly over so grab the last of the bounty. Make this delicate bergamot for your next dinner 

Free From Chocolate and Pear Cake

Free From Chocolate and Pear Cake

There is a part of me that has always been a little bit scared of free from recipes. Perhaps it is the fear that whatever I am making is going to fall so short of my idea of a good recipe or because, having been 

New Blog &  Butter Biscuits

New Blog & Butter Biscuits

Hello – welcome to my brand new/old website and blog. Basically the same as the old but newer and better. Why the change you may ask? While there was nothing wrong with “Nayla’s Kitchen” it was only ever a working title until I came up 

CHOCOLATE & WALNUT BROWNIES

CHOCOLATE & WALNUT BROWNIES

  What do you associate with brownies? For me, it is certainly hedonism. For surely there is nothing as intrinsically pleasurable – both for the senses and the mind. In moderation of course. Now, if the first thing that springs to your mind is a certain 

HOMEMADE, AUTHENTIC PRETZEL RECIPE

HOMEMADE, AUTHENTIC PRETZEL RECIPE

As a German, in particular a Bavarian, life is meaningless without pretzels (or as it is known in German ‘Brezel’ or ‘Breze’ if you are inclined to be authentically Bavarian). That holds true, even if you are only half German like me… You can eat them 

ULTIMATE WAFFLES (WITH CARAMELISED PEACHES)

ULTIMATE WAFFLES (WITH CARAMELISED PEACHES)

Waffles are delicious. Truly delicious. Slightly crunchy on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. Waffles make the best ever breakfast. Savoury – topped with crisped streaky bacon, a drizzle of maple syrup, a fried egg with a rich golden yolk and a dollop