Although cooking in the kitchen is my happy place, I must admit that the clean-up is not. My sister-in-law Lori, who tested ...

Indulge in a classic Old-School Strawberry Torte, featuring layers of fluffy cake, fresh strawberries, and creamy frosting ...

Leave to cool in the tin. To serve, dust the torte with icing sugar, cut into slices and with a spoonful of crème fraîche alongside.

One should have an elegant chocolate cake in one's arsenal. This one is spiked with orange liqueur and hazelnuts - a glorious combination. Equipment and preparation: You'll need a 23cm/9in cake ...

Carefully fold in the almonds, chocolate and dates. Line a 24cm cake tin and pour in the torte mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Leave to cool in the oven.