To create a dramatic seascape, build and decorate the lighthouse on an inverted 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) cake pan set on a foil-lined baking sheet or large cake board.
White sprinkles give these stockings a fluffy-trim effect, but feel free to customize them instead: Simply tint some of the icing black and use it to write names on the white icing.
Crunchy meringue, silky mousse, moist chocolate cake and decadent ganache give flavour and texture to this ultimate cake, which is well worth the effort to make. You'll find already skinned roasted hazelnuts in some supermarkets. If not, just follow the tip, below.
Named not after its country of origin but after Samuel German, who created Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, this confection – four layers of cake sandwiched together with a super rich pecan-and-coconut filling – is one special cake. The chocolate ganache icing is not traditional but cuts nicely through the cake's sweetness and adds a certain polish to its presentation.
This lasagna is piled high with sweet potatoes and slow-roasted tomatoes, and layered with creamy béchamel sauce—but the secret's in the fried sage leaves.
Moist white cake, zingy raspberry filling and decadent snowy icing make this festive treat the year’s must-have dessert.
These sparkly ginger owls are an adorable take on gingerbread men. We've chosen to decorate with snowy colours, but there's enough icing for you to play around with different shades.
Smoking turkey with applewood chips imparts a subtle sweet flavour that will make your meal extra special. If you love a strong smoky aroma, opt for a more potent wood, such as hickory. Always read the label before buying a turkey; for this recipe, you'll want an unseasoned bird, as turkeys labelled "seasoned" have already been salted.
Decorating sugar gives these snowmen a frosty glimmer. Tuck a couple of the cookies into a small clear bag, tie on a festive ribbon and attach the bags to gifts for a special homemade touch.
This spooky project has no base, so battery-operated flameless tea lights can be placed inside to cast an eerie glow through the windows and door. Leave the edges untrimmed after baking to give the shack its run-down look – perfect for Halloween.
