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Torta Settevelli

Torta Settevelli

Torta Setteveli (Italian for seven-veil cake) is a seven-layer cake traditionally served on birthdays.  This cake is composed of a base of sponge cake, chocolate and hazelnut Bavarian cream layers and a crunchy praline base.

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Tahini Chocolate Truffles

Tahini Chocolate Truffles

These tahini chocolate truffles have a halva-like centre which is not too sweet. The recipe is super easy and can be adapted to almost any flavour!

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Russian Honey Cake

Russian Honey Cake

Layers of caramelly honey biscuit are sandwiched together with sour cream to make a buttery Biscoff-like cake.

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Chocolate Chilli Baklava

Chocolate Chilli Baklava

Flaky baklava with a filling of spices, cocoa nibs, almond and dark chocolate, this version is not too sweet and so addictive

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40-Second Microwave Yoghurt Cheesecakes

These virtually instant microwave cheesecakes are made using just 2 ingredients and 40 seconds in the microwave!

Angel Snow Globe Cake with Brandy Butter Frosting

A quick and easy way to decorate a show-stopping Christmas cake – and this one tastes heavenly too!

Russian Honey Cake

Layers of caramelly honey biscuit are sandwiched together with sour cream to make a buttery Biscoff-like cake.

Persian Love Cakes for Valentine’s Day

Legend has it that a woman baked this cake for a Persian prince to make him fall in love with her!

One Cup Yoghurt Passionfruit Cake

This ridiculously easy, moist cake is made by measuring with nothing other than the tub the yoghurt comes in!

Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A simple but impressive cake packed with pineapple and nuts covered in a tangy cream cheese frosting

Giant Doughnut Cake with Homemade Sprinkles

This super fun butter cake is filled with raspberry frosting and decorated with homemade sprinkles

Caramel Peppermint Crisp Ice Cream Lollies

These ice cream popsicles are inspired by a traditional South African favourite – and they only need 4 ingredients!

Baklava Cheesecake

Layers of crispy crunchy phyllo pastry, nutty baklava filling and creamy baked cheesecake create the ultimate showstopper for any celebration or even to curb two cravings at once!

Caramel Peppermint Crisp Mousse Cake

A twist on the South African tart, this cake has coconut sponge layers, caramel mousse and peppermint crisp!

Tiramisu Crunch Cake & Lancewood Cake-Off Competition

Layers of vanilla cake, espresso syrup, mascarpone frosting and a cocoa coffee bean crumble.

Baked Chocolate Cheesecake

The softest, silkiest baked chocolate cheesecake you will ever make – plus all the secrets to get the perfect velvety texture.

Earl Grey Victorian Sponge with Cherry Jam

This Victorian Sponge cake is made with earl grey tea which sandwiches slightly tart cherry jam and fluffy whipped cream.

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sometimes nothing beats a classic and these red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are perfection!

Tiramisu

An authentic tiramisu recipe made with layers of espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits, cocoa powder and a light, fluffy mascarpone cream – it’s a classic for a reason!

Microwave Double Chocolate Lamingtons

These decadent little chocolate cakes are the best thing your microwave didn’t know it could make!

Magic Latte Cake

This coffee-flavoured custard slice magically splits into three layers in the oven and definitely lives up to it’s magical name!

Chocolate Pear and Almond Cake with Pear Chips

A dense chocolate pear and almond cake layered with rich ganache, pear gel and covered with coloured pear chips.

Easy No-Churn Watermelon Sorbet

A ridiculously easy and refreshing no-churn watermelon sorbet that can be made in your blender!

Colour of the Year Cake & Homemade Sprinkles

Inspired by the 2018 Colour of the Year, here’s how to make your own sprinkles so your cakes are on-trend!

About Me

Hi, my name is Katelyn and I sugarcoat everything – literally! You know that little voice inside your head that says, ‘Hey, let’s go a little crazy and have another slice of cake. It has carrots in it, so, basically it’s a salad, right?’ Well, The Kate Tin IS that little voice and it will take care of every kind of craving you’ll ever have! And I would know, because I’ve sacrificed my waistline to bring you the naughtiest, most decadent and indulgent cakes, bakes, cookies and all sorts of deliciousness of your dreams!

Welcome to my happy place – and hopefully, it will be yours too!