Cakes - quick and easy recipes - page 8

This sweet, creamy cheesecake perfectly balanced with a citrusy punch of lime is a hit at every gathering.

This recipe is true to its name and doesn't require you to turn your oven on. It is truly a vibrant, tasty, and easy-to-make dessert.

This No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake is a consistent crowd-pleaser. It's decadent, easy to prepare and absolutely delightful.

If there's one thing I love about Christmas time, it's family traditions and a very special one for me is the preparation of these decorated Christmas cookies. I love being able to spend some time baking with my kids and see their faces full of joy when they see the results. They are simple, delicious and so much fun to make. Besides, decorating them is a fantastic activity to share as a family and to stimulate the creativity of the little ones.

As a lover of holiday cuisine, making Christmas pudding is one of my favorite traditions. This recipe has been tested and perfected over the years in my family. The aroma filling the house, the rich and intense flavors, simply evoke Christmas in every bite.

This recipe for chocolate bread is my absolute favorite. It's a bread that has an irresistible chocolate flavor. I've made it countless times and every time it's just heavenly. It's the perfect treat for a cozy afternoon or as a special breakfast for the family. From the rich chocolate to the perfectly prepared bread, it's a sensory delight to be appreciated in every bite.

A winter classic, Christmas pudding is one of my favorite desserts to end December holiday dinners.

This baking mix in a jar for brownies is a heartfelt gift from my kitchen. It is a personal favorite that I love to make again and again. The brownies made from this mix are incredibly moist, chocolaty and simply melt-in-the-mouth.

I love to bake on cold winter evenings, and my absolute favorite is always the traditional Baumkuchen. The concentrated calm that comes from layering the cake and the almost meditative addition of each individual layer make Baumkuchen a true delight for all the senses - especially when eating it, of course.

This recipe for chocolate fondue is one of my absolute favorite desserts for special occasions or cozy evenings. It should be on every romantic dinner table. I have made it countless times for family and friends and it has always gone down a treat. The combination of melted chocolate and fresh fruit is simply unbeatable and the preparation is surprisingly easy.

Marzipan potatoes are an absolute treat, especially at Christmas time, and have always had a special place in our family. This sweet dessert, often underestimated as a snack, brings back childhood memories. Years later, I still prepare this recipe with enthusiasm and love. The wonderful thing about marzipan potatoes is that they not only taste delicious, but are also easy to make!

I have often prepared this mandarin and speculoos dessert for my family at Christmas time. The freshness of the mandarins combined with the spiciness of the speculoos and the fluffy quark is simply irresistible. It is always a pleasure to bring this delicious dessert to the table - it brings back childhood memories and brightens up any cold winter's day.

A butter shortcrust pastry forms the basis for many classic tarts and cakes. I have made this dough hundreds of times and it is always fascinating to see how such simple ingredients can be turned into something so delicious. The most important thing is that the butter is really cold and is processed quickly to achieve the best result.

This recipe for apple tiramisu is a real insider tip among my own dessert creations. The combination of fresh tart apples, sweet mascarpone cream and chocolatey cocoa is irresistible. It's a really interesting and delicious twist on traditional tiramisu that is sure to delight your guests. Easy to prepare, this recipe not only impresses with its exceptional flavor, but also with its unique appearance.

Marzipan is a favorite treat all over the world, especially in Germany where my grandmother always prepared homemade marzipan for us. This simple recipe is the very one I have been using to make marzipan for my family and friends for years. It has also helped me to relive the sweet taste of my childhood.

During my time working in a French kitchen, I discovered the secret of this traditional Christmas recipe. "Buche de Noel" also known as Yule Log, has its origins in the French tradition of burning a fir tree trunk at Christmas. I have made this recipe during many Christmas dinners and it is always a hit. It takes some time and care, but the result is absolutely worth it.