We all know that everybody likes parfait but with chunks of chocolate, nougat and a caramel sauce this is one parfait you'll be sure to love.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

Icing stars can be purchased at cake decorating suppliers. Note

If you have trouble stacking the truffles, secure them through the centre of the truffles with strong wooden toothpicks. Note

They say good things come in small packages, and these mini versions of the full-size favourite are proof.

These chocolate and sultana crackles are one way to sneak a little bit of fruit and fibre into unsuspecting kids at a party. Happily, they're so delicious you're bound to get away with it.

It's hard to say whether it's the dark chocolate, the cream or the ice-cream that gives this decadent iced chocolate its name. Of course, it could be the combination of all three with fresh, cold milk.

We used freeform paper cases made by pushing a 12cm square of paper (we used paper about the same thickness as printer paper) into ungreased pan holes, followed by a 12cm square of baking paper Note

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this indulgent combination of honey, chocolate and crunchy almond.

These tartlets are delicious served with hot espresso.

These wafer-thin biscuits are perfect with a cup of hot chocolate or strong espresso.

Equipment: 30cm x 40cm rectangular cake board You can also use raspberry and vanilla marshmallows, halved crossways, or a variety of chocolate buttons to decorate the balloon. If using butter cream instead of the strawberry frosting, you will need one quantity of butter cream which ­ you can tint pink or leave plain. Note

You need an 80cm length of 50mm diameter PVC pipe, cut into 10cm lengths. ask the hardware store to do this for you, or use a hacksaw. This recipe will also fit into a 24cm springform tin. In this case, use a plain chocolate biscuit base. Note

Chocolatey coffee hazelnut muffins, with hazelnut frosting and a crunchy nut topping, pack a whole lot of flavour into every bite.

One bite of these delicious mini chocolate tarts and your guests will be begging for the recipe. The orange flavoured liqueur adds the perfect touch of sophistication. Grand Marnier or Cointreau will work beautifully.

You can't go past a moist chocolate cake topped with chocolate fudge icing.

This exciting and gorgeous dessert perfectly balances its flavours; a hint of tart mixed with smooth creaminess.

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish Note

The glamour set know where the best lattes are, and always get a seat at the best restaurants. This party food is sure to be on their “what’s hot” list, and will have them wanting more. Note

Rich, indulgent and utterly delicious, this chocolate fudge cake deserves to be shared among good friends.

Try this cheat's version of a Kiwi favourite.

So popular is this delectable French biscuit, that it has its own day on which it is celebrated. March 20 is unofficially 'Macaron Day', and participating bakeries offer customers free samples. With this recipe, you can make your own!

Some occasions call for a more sophisticated kind of sweetness, complex flavours rather than pure sugariness. If you're after something memorable, this rich red wine chocolate cake is an elegant, refined confection.

Paper hearts can be bought at newsagents, or you can place a smaller heartshaped cutter, covered with plastic wrap, on each cake before dusting. Dust hearts with icing sugar. Pour mixture evenly into prepared pan. Use a cutter to cut hearts. Note

We used a purchased 800g (1½-pound) fruit cake. Light or dark fruit cake is suitable, use whichever you prefer. Note

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

Layers of dark chocolate cake and spiked chocolate mousse make this cake a boozy and decadent treat, perfect for a special occasion.

Filled with jam and cream, these elegant little cakes are simply delectable, with a cherry on top.

Take one packet of chocolate cake mix, add bit of creativity and voila! A beautiful looking layered chocolate cake laced with Grand Marnier and sweet ricotta, decorated with toasted almonds.

Dusted with cocoa, these elegant chocolate soufflés are well worth the effort of making, especially served with a big dollop of spiked mascarpone.

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. A cheesecake pan is similar to a texas muffin pan, only the base is removable. Note

Looking for something a little bit decadent? This rich chocolate, cherry cheesecake could be your answer!

Store slice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Note

We used a thick, caramel-flavoured ice-cream topping in this recipe. Note

These teeny tiramisu cupcake towers are not only adorable, but a delightful option for dessert!

These black forest brownies feature that classic combination of rich dark chocolate and cherries.

The popular combination of chocolate and peppermint makes this an extremely more-ish cake. This cake can also be baked in a deep 20cm-round cake pan that has its base lined with baking paper. Bake in moderate oven for about 1 hour. These icings are known as glacé icings, and are sometimes also called warm icings. […]

It is fine to use just 1 x 300ml carton (tub) of cream for this recipe. Make sure egg whites are only beaten until soft peaks form. If too firm, the cake is more likely to crack when rolling. Note

This chocolate almond tart has a rich, unctuous filling between layers of light, flakey pastry. Serve with a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat, or with a dollop of cream as dessert.

Moist, dense and dripping with syrup, this chocolate orange polenta cake is a very grown-up way to recapture a childhood love for jaffa cakes.

A soft and elegant white chocolate cake from the Australian Women's Weekly's famous test kitchen.

Topped with creamy coconut ganache, this white chocolate coconut citrus cake is a ripper of a recipe. Moist, dense and utterly delicious, the combination of coconut, lemon, lime and white chocolate is a winner.

It is very important to allow biscuits to cool completely before you attempt to remove them from trays, to avoid breaking Note

These fun and impressive blondies can be enjoyed by everyone. They are both nut-free and egg-free.

Breakfast just got incredibly exciting with this simple white chocolate and raspberry French toast recipe!

Rich chocolate tart topped with luscious fresh strawberries makes a fabulous dessert or afternoon tea treat.

The cheesecake will sink slightly in the centre during baking. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or refrigerate for 1 week. Note

Slathered with chocolate cream frosting, these divine little coconut chocolate cakes make an excellent afternoon tea treat.

Combining two of our favourite things, chocolate and hazelnuts, these incredible cookies are filled with an irresistibly creamy centre.

This decadent chocolate-orange slice is heavenly with a cup of hot espresso coffee.

Cream mixture must be cooled 5 minutes before adding chocolate to avoid the chocolate “seizing”, that is, becoming grainy and firm and having the appearance of a dull paste. Note

The tart cases we used were bought frozen and unbaked; they come ready-to-bake in foil cases and measure 6.5cm in diameter. They are available from supermarkets. Tartlets can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.

This is a great activity to do with the kids, as well as a gorgeous treat to make for them. Delight family and friends with these DIY Easter eggs.

Using fresh coconut for sweet dishes like this will enhance the flavour immeasurably, and you'll find many greengrocers and supermarkets now sell plastic bags of shredded or grated fresh coconut in the Asian ingredient section.

Chocolate and prune are a texture and taste combination that was made in cake lovers' heaven.

Sweet and fun honey bees on a stick; great for children's parties.

Crispy on the outside, these chocolate lace cookies are chewy on the inside. Just what you need when it's time to sit down with a cup of tea.

There's no bowl needed for this easy slice recipe. Just add the ingredients to the tin and bake.

Coffee caramel cupcakes piled high with delicious coffee cream, thanks to rich jersey caramels.

Filled sponges are best eaten the day they are made. Note

It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. To make the crisps uniform, draw rectangles on baking paper, turn the paper over, then pipe meringue into the rectangular shapes. Spread mixture evenly with a metal spatula. Trim edges of cold crisps with a sharp knife. Note

It is fine to use a 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

You will need a 300g carton of sour cream for this recipe. Note

With a layer of dark chocolate, creamy cheesecake filling and sweet cherry jelly, this slice is a most decadent treat.

This dreamy cheesecake recipe is best prepared the night before to ensure it sets beautifully.

The perfect Christmas summer dessert.

Make your baby shower special with these delicious chocolate and orange cupcakes.

A fun and fishy cake that is perfect for a three year old's birthday party.

A closed 25cm (10-inch) springform pan can be used to make this cake. Once the toffee is processed with the mint leaves, it will become sticky and must be used immediately. Note

Spoil the chocoholics with these triple-chocolate and hazelnut cookies.