Baking with nuts adds a delightful crunch and rich flavour to your creations.
Our Whitakers Chocolates blog has a fantastic selection of nut-based recipes for home bakers.
This roundup combines our favourite collections, featuring hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pecans, and pistachios.
Each recipe uses simple ingredients and pairs perfectly with our quality chocolate.
Find inspiration for your next baking adventure below.
Hazelnut Baking Recipes
Hazelnuts bring baking a warm, nutty taste, making them a UK favourite.
This collection includes a decadent layered chocolate hazelnut cake, perfect for celebrations.
Try the crunchy hazelnut brittle for a quick, chocolate-topped treat.
The creamy hazelnut ice cream is a refreshing dessert option.
Don’t miss the homemade hazelnut butter, which is ideal for spreading or baking.
These recipes are easy to follow and highlight Whitakers chocolate.
Click here to see our hazelnut recipes.
Walnut Baking Recipes
Walnuts add a satisfying crunch and earthy flavour to baked goods.
This collection features fudgy walnut brownies with Whitakers milk chocolate chunks.
The coffee and walnut cake is a classic, great for afternoon tea.
A chocolate strawberry cake with walnuts offers a fruity twist.
These recipes are simple and perfect for sharing with friends.
Each one balances nuts and chocolate for maximum taste.
Click here to see our walnut recipes.
Almond Baking Recipes
Almonds give a delicate, nutty flavour to baking, and they are loved across the UK.
This collection showcases a gluten-free almond sponge cake with chocolate drizzle.
With its almond filling, the pecan plait is a quick pastry treat.
These recipes are versatile, great for tea parties or desserts.
They use Whitaker's chocolate to enhance the almonds’ natural taste.
Perfect for bakers wanting elegant, nutty results.
Click here to see our almond recipes.
Pecan Baking Recipes
Pecans offer a buttery, rich taste that elevates any bake.
This collection includes a chocolate pecan cake with smooth ganache.
The chocolate pecan pie is a gooey, indulgent dessert.
A simple pecan plait combines nuts with chocolate in flaky pastry.
These recipes are ideal for special occasions or cosy nights in.
Whitakers chocolate makes each one a nutty delight.
Click here to see our pecan recipes.
Pistachio Baking Recipes
Pistachios add a vibrant, unique flavour to baking, perfect for UK kitchens.
This collection features a range of recipes, from cakes to pastries.
Each one highlights the nut’s delicate taste with Whitakers chocolate.
These bakes are great for impressing guests or treating yourself.
The recipes are straightforward, using ingredients that are easy to find.
Explore pistachios for a fresh take on nutty baking.
Click here to see our pistachio recipes.
Why Are Nuts So Great for Home Baking?
Nuts are a fantastic addition to home baking for many reasons.
They add texture, from crunchy walnuts to creamy hazelnuts.
Their natural flavours enhance both sweet and savoury recipes.
Nuts pair beautifully with chocolate, especially Whitakers quality range.
They’re packed with nutrients, making bakes a bit healthier.
UK bakers can find nuts easily in local shops.
From cakes to pastries, nuts make every bite more exciting.
