This blog post is a bit more about cake decorating than just baking. The vanilla sponges are fluffy and light, sandwiched together by vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream. I've added mixed berry jelly layers for a bit of fruit (and height). The raspberry chocolate drip just looks beautiful and then you've got loads of sprinkles, because… Continue reading Vanilla & Berry Cake with Raspberry Choc Drip
I've never been a big fan of gingerbread and although I think marzipan is nice, it's also not my favourite ingredient in the world. These cupcakes combine the two and OH MY GOD they are tasty! I think I like challenging myself when it comes to flavours that I'm not usually that fond of and… Continue reading Gingerbread Cupcakes
No you have not misread the first line of this blog entry. It's a Toffifee Brownie Layer Cake, filled with Nutella buttercream (I know this is getting better by the minute isn't it!), roasted hazelnuts, caramel and more Toffifee. WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE?! This is definitely the single most decadent cake I've ever made and… Continue reading Toffifee Brownie Layer Cake
This weeks recipe is pretty awesome if I dare say so. Gin Tonic Cupcakes. It's like having a G&T and a slice of cake at the same time, minus the hangover. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT IN LIFE??? I've thoroughly enjoyed making these and it's only fair to share the love. I have used Gin… Continue reading Gin Tonic Cupcakes
So it's mid September and it's quite chilly outside actually, so I guess this is summer done and dusted. But I wanted to share one more summery recipe before we descent into the depth of chocolate and winter fruit - the lemon poppyseed cupcake. One of my staple cupcake recipes really and one that I'm… Continue reading Lemon Poppyseed Cupcakes
