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Oval-shaped baked goods topped with chopped nuts are cooling on a black wire rack placed on a wooden surface. The golden-brown pastries appear fluffy and freshly baked.

Pistachio friands

Deceptively easy little cakes which are lovely served as a dessert when they are still warm with some ice cream on the side. The addition or rosewater is optional, you could also try orange blossom essence

A close-up of a plum upside-down cake on a white plate, with a slice being lifted out. The cake has caramelised plums on top and a golden, moist-looking base. The background is a wooden surface.

Plum upside down cake

I remember making this upside down cake 20 years ago and lost the original recipe. It took a couple of attempts to recreate the recipe and I eventually got there with it’s sticky top and an almond sponge.  Best served…