Claudia&Julia's blog

Can you imagine what the sweetest Christmas tree would look like? Surely it would be made of tender little branches, with a flavour as delicate as these festive pistachio madeleines. I suggest using them to create a perfect Christmas tree to take pride of place on your holiday table—unless it disappears as soon as you set it down, because the temptation is huge!

If you want to learn how to make a homemade cake that’s easy, moist, and full of flavour, this recipe has it all! With this orange and pistachio cake, success is guaranteed – I promise there won’t be a crumb left once they try it. The cake itself is wonderful, but with that orange glaze on top, it becomes truly spectacular. Served with a good latte, it’s one of my favourite breakfasts.

Some cakes smell like Sunday — and this is one of them. This citrus bundt cake with lemon, orange and poppy seeds has that fresh and cheerful touch that wins you over from the very first bite: it’s fluffy, fragrant and has that unique crunch from the poppy seeds.

If you love aromatic cakes with a soft crumb and that special something that makes them unforgettable, this bundt cake with orange, cardamom and olive oil will win you over. It’s light, fluffy and full of fresh orange flavour and warm spices – perfect for a slow breakfast, afternoon tea or a comforting homemade dessert.

Today I’m bringing you the recipe for an almond Bundt cake that turns heads: elegant, with a raspberry filling that peeks out in every slice, and a glossy glaze that looks professionally made. Best of all, even though it looks like a pâtisserie-style dessert, it’s far easier to make than you might imagine.

When the craving at home is for a chocolate-rich dessert, these individual coulant-style brownies are the best option: small, intense, and with that gooey centre that makes them irresistible. They are easy and quick to prepare (Claudia’s word! you’ll have them ready in 20 minutes), and I can assure you that moist chocolate centre will be your downfall – and everyone else’s who tries them.

Few things I like as much as the combination of hazelnuts and dark chocolate. That’s why this hazelnut and chocolate chip cake has stolen my heart. That, and because it includes a third wonderful ingredient: brown butter, or beurre noisette. The combination of all of them results in a cake with a delicious flavour and an incredible aroma that, once it escapes from the oven, fills every corner of the kitchen.

Summer and horchata go hand in hand... and I’ve got the perfect way to use up leftover chufa pulp and enjoy horchata in the most delicious way! These chufa, cinnamon and apple muffins are delightfully fluffy and taste amazing.

If cooking is an act of love, then making desserts like this strawberry cake with crème brûlée or burnt cream topping is undoubtedly the sweetest expression of that love.

If there’s one thing this strawberry and champagne cake can’t be denied, it’s that – besides being delicious – it’s full of glamour and incredibly elegant. Its light and fluffy texture, the intense aroma of the freeze-dried strawberries, and the tart touch of cava give it a wonderful, almost addictive flavour. And since it comes together in no time, even when made by hand, it’s the perfect option to delight your guests.

Today I’m bringing you the perfect excuse to encourage the little ones at home to dress up as mini chefs and, at the same time, bake the best and simplest muffin recipe. You’ll see how these chocolate and hazelnut muffins will have them running to the kitchen to get their hands in the dough – no need to insist.

How about making the most of the strawberry season to bake a delicious cake? Since I have no doubt that your answer will be a resounding "Yes", I invite you to take careful note of this recipe for a vanilla cake with whipped strawberry ganache. I’m sure you’re going to love it!