Teddy bear cake
This year my son had two birthday cakes, one for his party and one on his actual birthday – the on the day cake was the easiest he’s ever asked for, “a diamond block from Minecraft, Mummy – so, you... Continue reading →
Baking
Classic carrot cake
This carrot cake is adapted from the cake I made for Simba the Lion’s birthday a couple of years ago. As well as using lemon juice to sour the milk in this recipe I also added some orange juice to... Continue reading →
Winnie the Pooh showstopper cake
The great British bake off finished for another year this week and I really think the right person won this year. The final showstopper challenge was a multi tiered classic British cake and one of my favourites is lemon cake.... Continue reading →
Nectarine and raspberry frangipane tart
This week’s GBBO was pastry so I had a go at something new – a frangipane tart, I added nectarines and a layer ofraspbery jam at the bottom. I used the sweet pastry which I made previously for my summer... Continue reading →
No Bake Baileys and White Chocolate Cheesecake
I can hardly believe that we’ve already reached May, the sun is shining, our plum tree is flowering and it seems the perfect time to get together with a few friends to enjoy being “Ladies that Lunch” while our little... Continue reading →
Simple Pastel Cake for Spring
It’s been a while since I made a large cake, recently I’ve made a lot of cupcakes and biscuits but this week I decided I wanted to make a pretty springtime cake using one of the lovely silicone moulds sent... Continue reading →
Easter egg Macaroons with The Co-Operative
Easter is just around the corner so when The Co-Operative got in touch and offered me some products from their lovely home baking range I was very happy to start thinking about an Easter themed treat for my family. I... Continue reading →
Alice in wonderland birthday cupcakes
It was my birthday at the start of this month and although my husband offered to buy me a cake I decided that I’d rather make my own. Last year I made a Giant raspberry and peach cupcake so this year... Continue reading →
Heart shaped macarons
Macrons (or Macaroons if you prefer) are one of those trendy deserts that I’ve heard of a lot over the last couple of years but have never actually got around to trying – and by trying I don’t just mean... Continue reading →
Hidden heart cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day is just around the corner and so I’ve been thinking about home made gifts with a romantic theme. Last week I made heart shaped macrons and these easy hidden heart cupcakes. All you need to make them... Continue reading →