Chocolate cake

One for the sweet-toothed! Creamy white chocolate, chewy goji berries and pistachios work well here, but you can use whatever dried fruits, chocolate or nuts you have to hand

Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert, a sort of cross between a cake and a biscuit. Originating from Tuscany, it’s bursting with nuts, dried fruit and spices – including lots of aromatic black pepper. With the help of a little chocolate, I’ve transformed it into this indulgent fruit cake