I know what you’re thinking… how can I possibly top last week’s Naked Black Forest Cake? The honest truth is – I don’t think I ever can. I’ve peaked, at age 30. Speaking of age 30, I’ve only got one day left before I turn 31. Tomorrow is my birthday, and to celebrate I’m bringing…
My Favourite Recipes
Although I think all the recipes I post on What Charlotte Baked are great, some of them hold a very special place in my heart. These are the absolute best of the best, and are my go-to bakes when I've got some spare time in the kitchen.
Black Forest Naked Cake
I need to stop saying this (because it’s even starting to annoy me now) but this black forest naked cake might just be the best recipe on my blog. Ever. Full stop. It ticks all the boxes: Incredibly delicious chocolate and cherry cake? TICK. Recipe that involves minimal skill or baking experience? TICK Beautiful cake…
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
Christmas might be well and truly over for another year, but if you’re anything like me the you’ve still got a metric tonne of chocolate lying around the house. Every cupboard and spare surface is stocked with Matchmakers, Lindor balls, and selection boxes. But I’ve found a much better use for two of the Terry’s…
Raw Cookie Dough: 3 Festive Ways (Egg-Free)
Hi guys. I’m back! Yeah, I know, it’s been a while… just over four months in fact. I dropped my Ferrero Rocher Gelato recipe back at the end of August, and then ran for the hills. The truth is, this blog had become more of a chore than the fun hobby it started out as…
Chocolate Orange French Madeleines (Mediterranean Week #1)
Bonjour, and welcome to the first in my very special week-long celebration of everything French, Spanish, and Italian. As I may have mentioned a few times, Katie and I recently spent two gorgeous weeks cruising around the Mediterranean with my family, so forgive me if I’m just not ready to let go of the sunshine,…
Summer Berries Pavlova with Elderflower Cream
Three chewy meringue layers (homemade meringue is easier than you think – I promise!) filled with delicate elderflower cream and loads of scrummy fresh summer berries. The ultimate summer berries pavlova! I don’t know about you, but I am starting to see a whole load of autumn-slash-Halloween recipes popping up all over twitter and pinterest,…
Mini Millionaire’s Cheesecakes
I’m writing this from on board the Sapphire Princess, somewhere just off the coast of Spain. We’re just over a week into out two-week cruise, and I’m taking an hour out of my very busy day of relaxing on the balcony to finally write the post I meant to publish before we even set foot…
Peach Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
After the complete decadence of my recent Snickers Cheesecake Bars, I think we all need something a little bit more healthy on our tables. And healthy doesn’t have to mean bland or tasteless, as you’re about to discover thanks to my brand new (and very colourful) Peach Raspberry Smoothie Bowl. Uh, Smoothie What? If you’re new…
Seedling Cupcakes (in Plant Pots)
Whilst I may be enjoying a well-earned four day bank holiday weekend rest, this blog never sleeps. And what better way to celebrate Easter (and the start of spring) than with a recipe for some adorable little Chocolate Seedling Cupcakes. There’s absolutely no actual dirt involved. Promise. This time of year is all about getting…
Creme Egg Thumbprint Cookies
Hello everyone, and welcome to another thrilling installment of the ‘Easter Things Charlotte Baked’ show. Today’s special guests are these completely moreish little chocolate thumbprint cookies, which hold more than a passing resemblance to one of this season’s most-loved egg-shaped treats. You’ve seen my Creme Egg Ice Cream, you’ve tasted my Mini Egg Milkshakes, and…
Cadbury Mini Egg Milkshakes
It was only last week that I shared my first ever milkshake recipe here on What Charlotte Baked, and it was so good that I’m back for a second bash at it. And as promised, I’m stepping up the Easter this week. Meet my Cadbury Mini Egg milkshakes: I’m going to come straight out…
Mint Chocolate M&M Cookies
Happy *almost* St Patrick’s Day! I’ve got friends staying this weekend, so I’m getting my Irish on a little early this year. In addition to the thick, creamy, and (most importantly) green Grasshopper Pie Milkshake that I shared on Wednesday, I also broke out the mint M&Ms I brought back with me from Florida and…
Maltesers Tiffin
As with all my bakes in the last few weeks, there’s a Florida-inspired story behind today’s recipe. We flew out to Orlando from London Gatwick, and got to experience the calming atmosphere of Virgin Holiday’s V-Room lounge before our flight. If you know me IRL at all, you’ll know that I absolutely hate flying. It’s…
Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Weirdly, today’s recipe was inspired by a little packet of snack mix that I saw when I was wondering around the aisles of Walmart, on our trip to Florida last month (which it turns out you can buy in the UK too). Reese’s Snack Mix has pretzel bites, peanuts, Reese’s Pieces candy, and little peanut…
Marshmallow Rice Krispies Mickey Mouse Pops
After our epic trip to Walt Disney World a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t help getting in the kitchen and putting the Mickey Mouse sandwich cutter I purchased at the unbelievably massive World of Disney store to good use! Because who doesn’t love Rice Krispies treats – and I bet you’ve never seen Rice…
Key Lime Pie (with Ginger Biscuit Crust)
If forced to choose I would probably pick something chocolatey as my all-time favourite dessert. Maybe a black forest gateau, or a chocolate torte. And I’d be wrong. Because when it comes to puddings, the one that holds the key to my heart is a zesty and sharp key lime pie. There’s nothing better than…
Sticky Toffee Bundt Pudding
Oh my gosh, this is what dreams are made of. A gorgeous sticky toffee pudding – in a bundt pan. With an easy toffee sauce that even a caramel novice can master. It’s what this cold January has been begging for! So yeah, I finally got myself a bundt tin. Well, it was actually a…
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free!)
I’ve got a pretty magical recipe for you today – oatmeal peanut butter cookies that are made without any flour at all! Nope, none of that gluten-free flour either. I’m talking naturally GF cookies that are also one of the easiest recipes on my blog, and don’t even need any chilling. Plus, lots of nutritious…
Cherry Bakewell Smoothie Bowl (aka Dessert for Breakfast!)
It’s January now, so here’s the compulsory ‘healthy’ breakfast recipe. But, just because something’s got some vitamins and goodness inside it, doesn’t mean it’s not allowed to be yummy and taste like pudding. Plus, I’m always on the hunt for sneaky ways to eat dessert for breakfast. New Year, same old me. What’s a smoothie…
Ferrero Rocher Brownies
In my last essay post I promised that normal service would be resumed as soon as possible, and here it is: Ferrero Rocher Brownies. You guys seem to be loving last year’s Ferrero Rocher Pavlova recipe a whole lot this festive season, and so I couldn’t resist breaking open a box of my favourite Christmas chocolates and…
Christmas Pudding Cookies (Dark Gingerbread)
Spoiler alert – a recipe for delicious gingerbread cookies that look like little Christmas puddings. And lots of chat about failing, stress, and picking yourself back up. If you’re just here for the recipe, then skip to the bottom! I had such big plans for Christmas on this blog. There was going to be a…
Mulled Winter Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
[AdSense-B] This week marks the arrival of the Bath Christmas Market to town. It’s one of the highlights of the festive season for anyone who lives here, and it means that my evenings will be spent meandering between the cute little wooden huts, eating mince pies and drinking hot chocolate. This might be the last Christmas…
Toblerone Hot Chocolate
[AdSense-B] Today’s recipe is served with a side order of sadness. Cue X-Factor style sob-story music. Three Christmases ago something magical happened. I walked into my neighbourhood Starbucks, ready to get myself into the festive spirit and drink something seasonal from one of those gorgeous red cups, and noticed something magical on the menu –…
Maple Apple Pie
[AdSense-B] It’s Sunday afternoon (for me anyway) and whilst I sit here and wait for Amazon to bring me my new Nintendo Switch, I thought it was about time I got around to sharing this absolutely gorgeous Maple Apple Pie I made a few weekends ago. This might actually be the best thing I’ve ever…
