All the recipes in this blog are free from refined sugar and use either zero or low sugar natural sweeteners. 

The recipes are aim to be as low carb as possible too so they are all grain and gluten free – (except for one rogue cake that slipped in!).

Banoffee Pie

This lower carb/minimal sugar take on a classic pud is simply celestial. It’s caramelly, it’s light and creamy, it’s banana-rey and the whole gorgeous splodge is sitting on a delicious buttery base. Read more

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Chocolate Caramel Mousse


The 2 things that make this gorgeous little pud stand out for me is:   1. It’s lovely lightness (not a word you’d associate with chocolate or chocolate desserts very often) 2. It’s easy - you can make it in 2 shakes of a lambs tail. Then the gorgeous sticky caramelly topping just seals the deal. Read more
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Pear Pudding with Chocolate Sauce


If you can manage not to keep your spirits up waiting for some rock hard pears to ripen, this dessert is so worth the wait. It’s a little treasure. Chocolate and pear together is such a classic flavour combination - for a good reason. Read more
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Still Sweet Without Sugar - 8 Years On

We’re showing off some gorgeous Cakespirit aprons this week, given to me by my generous sister in law Cheryl. She’s recently discovered the recipe website and ventured into low carb cake baking for the first time.

It felt a good point to pause and celebrate more than 8 years of researching, baking and sharing Cakespirit’s low carb, minimal sugar cake and dessert recipes.  Read more

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Raspberry and Pistachio Cake

So are you ready to start the New Year with something magnificent? How about this cakey charmer? It’s a veritable beauty for both the eyes and the palate. Read more

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