Ingredient: pinch of salt

Buttercake (Butterkuchen)

Buttercake (Butterkuchen)

This super simple, 45 min Buttercake is a German classic and an absolute winner. Soft and tender sponge topped with a crunchy almond topping it is ideal for those last minute bakes or to satisfy any cake craving you may have… Germans love a good 

Bergamot Tart

Bergamot Tart

Pale green trees, grey skies and endless rain can only mean one thing; winter is finally behind us and spring is here. It also means citrus season is nearly over so grab the last of the bounty. Make this delicate bergamot for your next dinner 

Iced Spiced Biscuits

Iced Spiced Biscuits

  German Christmas is all about biscuits. And it is the first December weekend where most people start to manically bake at least 3-4 different types of biscuits, which are then stored in various tins that fill up every available kitchen surface. Those unlucky enough 

Free From Chocolate and Pear Cake

Free From Chocolate and Pear Cake

There is a part of me that has always been a little bit scared of free from recipes. Perhaps it is the fear that whatever I am making is going to fall so short of my idea of a good recipe or because, having been 

New Blog &  Butter Biscuits

New Blog & Butter Biscuits

Hello – welcome to my brand new/old website and blog. Basically the same as the old but newer and better. Why the change you may ask? While there was nothing wrong with “Nayla’s Kitchen” it was only ever a working title until I came up 

Gugelhupf

Gugelhupf

Even as a child I’ve always loved the name Gugelhupf. I wasn’t entirely sure what it was, aside from a cake but the name alone seemed to promise a bit of old fashioned mystery and fun. Now, if you’re not a native German speaker you may