Cake International Haul

I love a good cake show for browsing a wide range of cake decorating supplies and being able to speak to suppliers and creators is a great way to learn more about the products and try out tools before you buy! Cake International was perfect as I went with the intention of picking up a […]

Cake Dutchess – Covering Paste Review

It’s no secret that I follow a fair few cake related accounts on Instagram! It’s the perfect way to keep up to date with the latest cake trends, products and anything going on in the baking world! I get a real sense of community; with everyone sharing eachother’s work, gaining inspiration and having the opportunity […]

Book Review – Cake Confidence by Mandy Merriman

I love a good book about anything baking related, so when one of the bakers I recently started following on Instagram – Baking with Blondie AKA Mandy Merriman, said she was releasing a cake book…I was super excited! It took a little while for it to be available to purchase in the UK and I […]

Cake trends through the years

As a baker, I’ve seen many cake trends come and go! When I First got into baking, it was all about really easy bakes like scones, butterfly fairy cakes & rock cakes; I have a couple of recipes – one for regular rock cakes over on my YouTube channel and an Easter version here. Then […]

Chocolate Christmas pudding pops

Whenever I make my cake creations, I tend to be left with off cuts after levelling my cakes before I fill, buttercream and ice them! These are great to enjoy as a lil left over bakers treat sandwiched with a little jam and buttercream or even served with custard to make a warming winter dessert […]

GBBO Bake Along – Cake Week

Week 2 of The Great British Bake Off was perfectly timed for my Birthday as it was Cake Week! On this episode; the amateur bakers were challenged to make a variety of delicious cakes from a traybake for the signature, Le Gateau Vert for the technical round and a chocolate collar cake for the showstopper! […]

GBBO Bake Along – Biscuit Week

Bake Off is back! We finally got to see the 2018 GBBO contestants in action baking a variety of biscuits; from Regional Biscuits in the Signature round where we saw an array of delights ranging from hazelnut Cornish Shortbreads from this years youngest hopeful, Manon, to apple cider empire biscuits from Briony. In the Technical […]

Chocolate Eton Mess

I love strawberries and cream during this particularly hot summer we’re having at the mo! But sometimes you need a bit of crunch added into this delightful combo (plus a handful of raspberries!) I made this dessert to use up some meringue mix that went wrong over the weekend!! (a happy accident!!) I was actually […]

June Favourites

It’s been a pretty busy month for me! With a couple of family Birthday’s, making the most of the glorious Summer weather and new food & drink products to try plus blogging for cake bag and coming up with some summery, no bake recipes! One of my favourite product launches from June has to be […]

Baileys Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Shots

I love a limited edition Baileys and have treated myself to nearly all of their limited edition releases including Belgian chocolate and my personal favourite so far…Pumpkin Spice! Finally, after what seems like a long wait; Baileys Strawberries & Cream is now available in the UK and I picked up a bottle this week from […]