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Cakes

Maple Yoghurt Loaf Cake | The Polka Dotter

Maple Yoghurt Loaf Cake

Roasted Strawberry, Lime & White Chocolate Layer Cake | The Polka Dotter

Roasted Strawberry, Lime & White Chocolate Layer Cake

Blood Orange & Ginger Syrup Cake {gluten-free} | The Polka Dotter

Blood Orange & Ginger Syrup Cake {gluten-free}

Apple & Earl Grey Teacake | The Polka Dotter

Apple & Earl Grey Teacake

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Cheesecakes

Honey Ricotta Cheesecake with Bruleed Figs | The Polka Dotter

Honey Ricotta Cheesecake + Brûléed Figs

Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake | The Polka Dotter

Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake

Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Tart | The Polka Dotter

Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Tart

Lemon Myrtle Cheesecake + Roasted Macadamia Crust

Lemon Myrtle Cheesecake + Roasted Macadamia Crust

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Cookies

Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Cookies | The Polka Dotter

Chocolate Orange Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies + Salted Caramel | The Polka Dotter

Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches + Salted Caramel

Roasted Cherry, Vanilla and Cinnamon Christmas Cookies | The Polka Dotter

Roasted Cherry, Vanilla and Cinnamon Christmas Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

Gingerbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

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Cupcakes, Mini Cakes & Brownies

Chocolate Coconut Chai Caramel Cupcakes | The Polka Dotter

Chocolate Coconut Chai Caramel Cupcakes

Gingerbread Mini Bundt Cakes + Lemon Glaze | The Polka Dotter

Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes + Lemon Glaze

Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Cupcakes | The Polka Dotter

Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Blood Orange and Almond Teacakes {gluten-free} | The Polka Dotter

Blood Orange & Almond Teacakes {gluten-free}

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Desserts

Chai Poached Pears + Salted Caramel | The Polka Dotter

Chai Poached Pears + Salted Caramel

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts

Mango & Macadamia Mini Ice Cream Cakes | The Polka Dotter

Meringues & Pavlovas

Persian Love Pavlova | The Polka Dotter

Persian Love Pavlova

Mango & Passionfruit Curd Mini Pavlovas | The Polka Dotter

Mango & Passionfruit Curd Mini Pavlovas

Hibiscus Poached Pear Pavlova | The Polka Dotter

Hibiscus Poached Pear Pavlova

Fig & Blackberry Mini Pavlovas + Pomegranate Spiced Syrup | The Polka Dotter

Fig & Blackberry Mini Pavlovas + Pomegranate Spiced Syrup

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Pies & Tarts

Earl Grey Brûlée Tarts | The Polka Dotter

Earl Grey Brûlée Tarts

Chocolate Earl Grey Tart + Sea Salt (gf) | The Polka Dotter

Chocolate Earl Grey Tart + Sea Salt (gf)

Pumpkin Pie | The Polka Dotter

Pumpkin Pie

Spiced Maple Apple Pies | The Polka Dotter

Spiced Maple Apple Pies

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Beverages

Blackberry Rose & Lime Mocktails | The Polka Dotter

Blackberry Rose & Lime Mocktails

Sauces, Curds & Jams

Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd

Rhubarb Raspberry and Vanilla Jam

Rhubarb Raspberry and Vanilla Jam

This is the perfect salted caramel sauce – sweet, salty, delicious enough to eat straight out of the jar and very easy to prepare.

Salted Caramel Sauce

Baking Basics

Mini Naked Layer Cake

Layer Cake Basics

Rose Cardamom Cookies with Raspberry and Pomegranate Jam

Cookie Basics

Swiss-meringue-buttercream

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Basics

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Salma Sabdia | Food Photography

Hi, I’m Salma, and I love creating beautiful images and sweet treats. If you’re looking for a little baking inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

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Weekend cake vibes 💕
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#onmytable #weekendbaking #yoghurtcake #loafcake #berrycake #raspberrycake #blackberrycake #figcake
“Desserts satisfy a different kind of hunger: th “Desserts satisfy a different kind of hunger: they nourish the soul, if not the body.” - Greg Malouf
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A few years ago I read this eloquent passage, and my enduring love for desserts made complete sense. 
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Desserts nourish the soul not only in the joy of consumption, but in the labour of love of baking, creating, and sharing a piece of ourselves with those we hold close to our hearts. 
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It’s been a challenging few years, but right now it’s comforting to finally navigate my way back to baking and sharing that contentment with loved ones.
What’s your favourite thing to bake in autumn? I What’s your favourite thing to bake in autumn? I think I’ve found a new love this season in this Honey Ricotta Cheesecake + Brûlée’d Figs. Shot recently for @harrisfarmmarkets. So simple yet so divine, it’s the kinda thing that will have you raiding the fridge late at night Nigella style 😆 recipe up on the blog
Farewell to March with these fig and blackberry ca Farewell to March with these fig and blackberry cake vibes 💕
Can’t believe the deluge of rain over the last f Can’t believe the deluge of rain over the last few days! Hope all of you living across Australia’s east coast are staying safe in this weather, it’s been heartbreaking seeing the flooding 💕 this image is from my most recent shoot for @harrisfarmmarkets a few weeks ago, when the days were a little warmer and best spent outdoors sipping on these little Blackberry Rose & Lime Mocktails 😌
That Persian Love Pavlova 💕 Valentine’s Day m That Persian Love Pavlova 💕 Valentine’s Day may well be over but don’t worry, this gorgeous rosewater pav topped with cardamom cream, fresh figs, Turkish delight and slivered pistachios will be hanging around for a while. Recipe up on the blog ☺️
Sending you all a little love today 💕 Sending you all a little love today 💕
If you’re still looking for something special to If you’re still looking for something special to make this weekend, look no further than this Persian Love Pavlova 💕 inspired by the Persian Love Cake, this pretty pav is flavoured with rosewater, covered in cardamom cream and topped with fresh juicy figs, jewels of Turkish delight and a smattering of slivered pistachios. Created for @harrisfarmmarkets and recipe up on the blog now ☺️
Thanks for all the love on my last post! Looks lik Thanks for all the love on my last post! Looks like I’ll have to start sharing a few more baking videos 😊️ Speaking of love, I’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day recipe coming up for you tomorrow. And yes, it involves these gorgeous figs 😍
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Latest Blog Posts

Chocolate Coconut Chai Caramel Cupcakes | The Polka Dotter
Maple Yoghurt Loaf Cake | The Polka Dotter
Honey Ricotta Cheesecake with Bruleed Figs | The Polka Dotter
Blackberry Rose & Lime Mocktails | The Polka Dotter
Persian Love Pavlova | The Polka Dotter
Gingerbread Mini Bundt Cakes + Lemon Glaze | The Polka Dotter
Mango & Macadamia Mini Ice Cream Cakes | The Polka Dotter
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