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- my take on a black forest cake 🍒
my take on a black forest cake 🍒
plus, a lush & green cavolo nero pasta + this week's things I'm loving (the cookbook I've read from front to back)
As promised, here is my current "celebration cake" obsession that has graced the past four of our family birthdays — it's that good. It's my take on a Black Forest cake that’s as delicious as it is gorgeous.
This one has the perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy mascarpone and juicy cherries (my favourite part), all topped off with a decadent chocolate ganache (or a dusting of cocoa for a simpler touch). Each slice reveals layers of moist chocolate cake infused with coffee for a deeper cocoa taste, filled with creamy mascarpone and vanilla-scented cherries. 🍒 And if you’re after something a little special, don’t skip the smooth and silky chocolate ganache (my kids' favourite part).
I know you're going to love this one! Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because.
THIS WEEK IN GATHERED: NEWSLETTER
🍒 Chocolate, Vanilla Cherry & Mascarpone Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache
🍃 Lush & Green Cavolo Nero (Tuscan Kale) Pasta
🍊 Fennel, Blood Orange & Avocado Salad with Roasted Cashews
📖 Things I’m Loving - the cookbook I've read from front to back
🥰 From the Community
✨ Chocolate, Vanilla Cherry & Mascarpone Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Not only is this cake a showstopper, but it's also fun to make. Plus, you can prepare some of the elements in advance, making the assembly a more efficient process.
For a simpler touch, you can omit the chocolate ganache and simply dust the top of the cake with dark cocoa. However, if you are making a celebration cake and want it to be more spectacular and decadent, the ganache is a stunning addition.
 NEW ✨ Lush & Green Cavolo Nero (Tuscan Kale) PastaThis pasta is a delicious way to incorporate more greens into your diet without compromising on flavour. |  Cardamom & Fennel Seed Browned Butter Apple Crumble with Caramelised White ChocolateHere's a divine apple crumble recipe that's a little different and might even surpass a traditional version. |
 Fennel, Blood Orange & Avocado Salad with Roasted CashewsThis salad is super easy to put together, it looks beautiful, and the contrasting textures and flavours work so well. |  Spiced Meatballs with Pearl (Israeli) Couscous, a Fresh Zucchini Roasted Almond Salad, & Honeyed YoghurtThis recipe is a complete meal that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. |
01 'A very handy kitchen tool' - these cookie/ice cream scoops. I use them for anything that needs a uniform size or shape: cookies, meatballs, muffins, etc. I have both the size 40 and size 20 scoops.
02 Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking - one of my favourite cookbooks to read from front to back.
03 This $10 minimalist glass teapot.
04 I recently gifted a few beautiful products by ACIDE: the Wildflower Honey Vinegar and the Pickled Long Green Chilis.
05 This cutlery set is on my wish list.
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That’s it from me. Enjoy the new recipes, and if you have a question, a recipe idea, or just want to say hi, reply to this email and let’s talk!
🍋 Ash x
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