Mary's make-ahead easy chocolate tart is rich and indulgent, with only 5 ingredients. (Yes it really does serve ten, it is so rich!) Equipment and preparation: you will need a 20cm/8in loose ...

Transfer to a medium bowl and add the almonds and chocolate, and gently stir to combine ... with dollops of unsweetened whipped cream. Recipe courtesy of Canal House Cooking Volume No. 7: La ...

One should have an elegant chocolate cake in one's arsenal. This one is spiked with orange liqueur and hazelnuts - a glorious combination. Equipment and preparation: You'll need a 23cm/9in cake tin.

Add the sugar and beat for another 2–3 minutes. Carefully fold in the almonds, chocolate and dates. Line a 24cm cake tin and pour in the torte mixture. Bake for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and ...