Benjamina Ebuehi

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

Cherry slab pie is the perfect summery dessert to feed a crowd. This recipe from Benjamina Ebuehi is easy to follow and utterly delicious.

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

For the ultimate chocolate traybake recipe, look no further than Benjamina Ebuehi's buttermilk chocolate cake with muscovado frosting and thyme caramel.

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

Perfect for Valentine's Day or a smaller crowd at Easter or Birthdays, Benjamina Ebuehi's rich, decadent chocolate cake recipe is a chocolate lover's dream.

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

This celebratory dessert recipe is the perfect Christmas centrepiece, featuring a meringue roulade filled spiced whipped cream.

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

This lemon and berry cake recipe from Benjamina Ebuehi boasts layers of soft lemon sponge sandwiched together with a raspberry and blueberry compote.

Benjamina Ebuehi · The New Way To Cake

Plantains are the food of my childhood. If you grew up in an African or Caribbean household, you know that the smell of sweet fried plantains wafting through the house was enough to make you do a happy dance. While traditionally eaten as part of a savory meal, when ripe enough, underneath that black mottled skin lies a sweetness that lends itself beautifully to desserts such as this.

Benjamina Ebuehi · A Good Day To Bake

Not many cakes are as comforting as a pound cake. It’s simple in both name and appearance, but that’s where its beauty lies. Heavy with butter, the dense crumb is at home when thickly sliced and served alongside a big mug of tea. The trick in getting the best texture and avoiding the dryness that is so often associated with pound cakes is to really, and I mean really, beat the butter and sugar for a lot longer than you may expect or be used to. You want it super-pale and fluffy, so get that electric whisk on high speed and scrape down the sides of the bowl often. This is one of those cakes that gets better with age, a perfect one to make ahead.

Benjamina Ebuehi · I'll Bring Dessert: Simple, Sweet Recipes for Every Occasion

This is inspired by a Hong Kong milk tea which is delightfully creamy, sweet and refreshing. All of the best creamy things (condensed milk, evaporated milk and full-fat milk) come together to generously soak the light sponge. A tres leches cake is ideal for making ahead as it benefits from an overnight chill in the fridge. The malty, slightly bitter notes from the tea helps to avoid this being sickly and a bit of lightly whipped cream tops it all off.