Gloriously billowy and wildly retro, to say this complex meringue dessert decorated with fondant violets will be a talking point is an understatement! Equipment and preparation: you will need a ...

1 cup softened butter (2 sticks) plus extra for the cake pans 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for the cake pans Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

Put the flour, cocoa, butter, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 10 times, then slowly add 5 tablespoons ice water while pulsing another 10 times. Place the dough in a plastic ...

This pavlova style dessert baked in two rectangles looks spectacular arranged down the length of the table and it is easy to serve. The meringue can be made days ahead too. Top with your favourite ...