• The Everyday Brilliance of Rocky Road

    Rcoky Road is one of those deliciously moreish treats which I simply can’t get enough of, even though I probably shouldn’t! It’s also a great way to have a good clear out of the biscuit jar and use up the ones that always get left behind. Now I tend to make this recipe with digestives …

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  • Five things to do with gingerbread this Easter

    Gingerbread is traditionally associated with Christmas but there is literally no good reason not to enjoy it all year round. And Easter gingerbread is definitely a thing (at least I and several other bakeries have decided it is!) Instead of the traditional festive reds and greens, think chocolate-covered confections adorned with lots of pastel pinks, …

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  • Five DIY naked wedding cake tips

    Wedding cakes can be expensive, especially if you’re on a budget. So, if you’re feeling confident enough you could consider making it yourself. Creating your own DIY naked wedding cake doesn’t have to be complicated but it does require a bit of thought beforehand – the last thing you want is see your masterpiece sliding …

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  • a two tiered gold, white and rainbow cake with a unicorn on top

    The ultimate birthday unicorn cakes

    Who doesn’t love unicorn cakes? There’s something seriously pretty about them and girly. They’re also seriously popular with the under 10s currently! Unicorn cakes are also pretty versatile too – want a pink mane? No problem. Prefer rainbow instead? Knock yourself out. We haven’t done any boy unicorn cakes yet, but hey, there’s always a …

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  • Foraged edible purple and white violet flowers in bowl from above

    Best Flowers for Cakes

    Nothing beats fresh flowers on a cake – they look absolutely stunning and their beauty is unparalleled. Sugar flowers are amazing too and often you can’t tell the difference, but they take time to make and can drastically bump up the price of a cake. Whether you’re a cake maker looking to dress a cake …

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  • mint green and pink peonies on a four tier wedding cake with edible gold leaf

    Wedding Cake Trends for 2019

    Just exactly what are the wedding cake trends for 2019 you might ask? It’s always difficult to know what’s hot and what’s not in the world of wedding cakes. Like fashion, the trends are ever-changing. But as far as wedding cakes go this year, the style is definitely modern but with a fair bit of …

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  • Two children having fun in the kitchen

    Six reasons why kids’ cake decorating is a great idea

    I recently taught my daughter’s class (all 30 of them) to decorate cupcakes as an end of term treat. It wasn’t the heart attack-inducing experience I thought it would be and I am constantly amazed at how engaged and creative the children become when they’re given something they like. Even the two naughtiest boys in …

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