Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

by SandraWidick // February 11, 2026 // Comments off

Valentine’s Day desserts don’t have to be overly sweet or complicated to feel special. This two-layer chocolate cake is a thoughtful twist on a classic, made with almond flour, maple syrup, eggs, and olive oil for a rich, satisfying texture... Continue reading →

Mini Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake

by SandraWidick // May 18, 2023 // Comments off

Have you ever wondered if you could bake just a small cake to serve a couple of portions or just to indulge yourself? Well, if you get 6-inch cake pans, this is possible. For me, it’s hard to... Continue reading →

Easy Black Forest Cake

by SandraWidick // May 18, 2022 // Comments off

One of the most popular cakes around the world is “Black Forest”. Chocolate, cherries and cream make one of the tastiest treats specially during summer season. Here on my blog, you’ll find Black Forest Cupcakes and a layered Black Forest... Continue reading →

Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // April 21, 2022 // Comments off

Chocolate cake or cupcakes are my favorite to make for any celebration. There is a special chocolate cake that I loved to eat while growing up in Peru. It was a moist (i know you don’t like that word but... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocoflan

by SandraWidick // September 17, 2021 // Comments off

Flan is a very popular and delicious dessert in Latin America. It is creamy and has a nice caramel topping BUT if you add a chocolate cake layer on the bottom, you will get the perfect celebration cake for any... Continue reading →

Funfetti Cake

by SandraWidick // February 20, 2021 // Comments off

Every year I make my husband’s birthday cake and this year he requested a funfetti cake. Vanilla cake with sprinkles covered with chocolate buttercream. This recipe makes three layers (I’m using 6-inch cake pans) perfect size if you don’t have... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocoflan

by SandraWidick // September 30, 2020 // Comments off

This is a recipe that you all have been waiting for a while. Caramel + Pumpkin Flan + Chocolate Cake = Heaven! This is a great (and no fail) recipe that will help you achieve the best chocoflan you will... Continue reading →

Chocolate Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // July 16, 2020 // Comments off

For me a good chocolate cake can make my day better. This classic Bundt cake is made with dark cocoa powder which is my favorite when I make chocolate desserts. I’m using butter and oil which helps the cake to... Continue reading →

Red Wine Chocolate Cherry Cake

by SandraWidick // July 1, 2020 // Comments off

Happy July! Cherry season is in full swing and I had a big bag of cherries to use and some leftover wine from my date night with hubby. I decided to create this easy recipe that you will love if... Continue reading →

Marble Cake

by SandraWidick // June 19, 2020 // Comments off

Happy Friday! This is one of my favorite cakes ever! It looks complicated to make, but really it is very easy! I’m giving you all the tips so you can master a nice marble effect. Also, you can watch how... Continue reading →

Pastry Tales

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chocolate cake

Almond Flour Chocolate Cake

Mini Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake

Easy Black Forest Cake

Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Pumpkin Chocoflan

Funfetti Cake

Pumpkin Chocoflan

Chocolate Bundt Cake

Red Wine Chocolate Cherry Cake

Marble Cake