“I call this my Rippin’ Raspberry Slice because it’s a totally tastebud-tantalising combination of flavours and textures. The nostalgic combination of squidgy marshmallow, tart and tangy raspberries, smooth dark chocolate and buttery biscuit will bake the day of adults and kids alike.” – Katherine Sabbath

“My German grandmother always had a jar of Biscoff cookies at the ready in her pantry for afternoon tea. Crisp buttery Biscoff cookies dunked in strong coffee is a favourite flavour combination of mine, and it’s the inspiration for this cake.”

“This chocolate pavlova with salted caramel, cream and toasted macadamia nuts is the perfect way to impress your guests. Salted caramel is dangerously addictive and no doubt you’ll find many reasons to use it in your sweet creations!” – Katherine Sabbath

"The planets, the stars, the crazy colours, UFOs, the final frontier – everything about the universe is exciting! As a fully fledged adult I am obsessed with space. This cake is guaranteed to impress all your favourite science-nerd friends, as it boasts a clever cake-decorating technique that will take your skills into outer space. The glossy mirror glaze finish is a traditional technique used to decorate mousse cakes (known as entremets) and pastries. Giving the glaze a quick blast of heat with a hair dryer creates a smooth, out-of-this-world effect, reminiscent of the flashes of metallic colour and light seen in faraway galaxies." Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00.

"Hit the spot with this heavenly rich chocolate hazelnut cheesecake. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and sure to win over your colleagues at morning tea (I used this trick during my time as a high school teacher and, yes, it works). You can make this recipe ahead of time because it freezes beautifully. While this cheesecake doesn’t take long to put together, it does need ample time to chill before adding the decadent topping. Because of its rich denseness, a little goes a long way!" – Katherine Sabbath. Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books, RRP $45.00.

"This iconic cake design is not for the faint of heart! I whip it out whenever I want to create a conversation piece for the table. Inspired by black metal culture, medieval armour and brutalist architecture, this spiked chocolate cake combines so many of my favourite things. The spikes are made from white chocolate, and while the chocolate sphere looks deadly, it is hollow and is designed to adorn your cake proudly just like the star on a Christmas tree. I used banana cake filled with peanut butter Swiss meringue buttercream for this recipe, as it’s sturdy enough to hold the weight of the chocolate decorations." Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00.

"This luxurious looking cake is inspired by Modernist-meets-Brutalist architectural design and was created for a fashion designer friend of mine. Black sesame seeds are the hero flavour of this cake – they have a slightly nuttier, more bitter flavour than their sweeter white equivalent, and add a satisfying amount of depth and richness to desserts. The nutty, slightly bitter paste is often paired with sweet flavours like matcha or red bean in Japan and jaggery in India. My Vietnamese aunties always loved adding sweetened roasted black sesame powder to our desserts on special occasions, so this beloved flavour has to be one of my favourites." Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00.

“Of all the desserts I ate growing up around my extended Vietnamese family, banh flan (aka Vietnamese creme caramel) was always a favourite. As a kid, I was delighted by the jelly-like texture. This decadent, lightly sweet dessert is made with eggs, sugar and a hint of coffee, creating a rich texture.” – Katherine Sabbath

"This is my rather sinister recipe for deliciously dark edible ‘coal’, which comes in the form of chunky, chocolate-coated honeycomb infused with cinnamon and black spiced rum. Use this novelty treat as a stocking filler for your not-so-loved ones this Christmas! If you’re not a fan of rum, you can omit this ingredient completely." Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00.

"This whimsical cake is an irresistibly attractive centrepiece for Christmas Day celebrations. The chocolate bauble decorations are filled with surprise treats and designed to be smashed open; it’s super delightful for kids (I shriek with glee too!). I like to make extra chocolate baubles to decorate the table or to give as gifts. When stored properly they can be made weeks ahead of time, which should hopefully save you some stress in the lead-up to any Christmas party prep. I use my trusty chocolate mudcake recipe here as it holds up in all weather conditions and stays moist for days, but you can also use any other sturdy cake, such as caramel mudcake or white chocolate mudcake." Images and text from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath, photography by Jeremy Simons. Murdoch Books RRP $45.00.