Category: Cakes

Caramel Macchiato Cake

Caramel Macchiato Cake

Tea and toast. Cheese and crackers. Coffee and cake. Some pairings are just meant to be. But caramel makes everything better right? If I’m not keeping it simple with an americano, my Starbucks order is always a caramel macchiato. The strong coffee mixed with vanilla Read More

Pistachio & Raspberry Financiers

Pistachio & Raspberry Financiers

I’m backkkkkk! Sorry for the month hiatus, it wasn’t intentional! Who knew January was so busy!? I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year though! I’m back with a french classic and one of my favourite treats ever! A pistachio & raspberry Read More

Raspberry and Almond Layer Cake

Raspberry and Almond Layer Cake

Cake, Cake, Cake, Cake. Is there anything better? I mean even Rihanna released a song about it….! But Birthday Cake probably tips the scale! I made this raspberry and almond layer cake for my mum’s birthday last weekend. Fresh raspberries gave the tang, ground almonds Read More

Buttercream Flower Wreath Layer Cake

Buttercream Flower Wreath Layer Cake

I have a confession. I am obsessed with watching Instagram videos of cakes. Specifically cakes being lavishly smothered in buttercream, covered in intricately piped buttercream flowers or ganache dripped round the edges. Its taking over my life. Craig is so sick of watching them over Read More

Welsh Cakes

Welsh Cakes

A delightful teatime treat! These welsh cakes are the perfect store cupboard bake. Only made better when eaten fresh off the stove! Ah the humble welsh cake. A teatime treat, that has been popular in Wales since the late 19th Century (or so Wikipedia tells Read More

Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle

Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Frosting and Salted Caramel Drizzle

Chocolate? Check. Tons of frosting? Check! Salted Caramel? CHECK. Anyone else already hungry? I know I am, and I’ve eaten at least two slices of this beauty already! Sometimes you just need cake, and with a cocktail party on the cards for the Bank Holiday Read More

Black Forest Gateau

Black Forest Gateau

Black Forest Gateau. The classic seventies dessert is a personal favourite of Craig’s, so when his 25th Birthday rolled around I knew what was gonna be on the menu! This is a boozy cake. There’s no getting around it, so if alcohol isn’t for you Read More

Speckled Egg Layer Cake

Speckled Egg Layer Cake

Easter is my absolute favourite time of year for tasty treats. And Mini Eggs are the cream of the crop. Am I right? So when I saw a few cakes on Pinterest embodying the speckled mini egg charm I knew I had to make my Read More

The Ultimate Carrot Cake

The Ultimate Carrot Cake

Now forgive me for being vain, but this is honestly the best cake I’ve ever made. I mean, I like carrot cake…but this is the Ultimate Carrot Cake. It’s SO moist, light and the cream cheese frosting is just the perfect accompaniment. I’ve made it Read More

The Ultimate Victoria Sponge

The Ultimate Victoria Sponge

The Victoria Sponge is a very British affair. You imagine a garden party on a summers day; Pimm’s in one hand, cake fork in the other ready to devour a generous slice of this delight! Its one of those classic bakes that everyone has in Read More

Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake

This weeks recipe is a joint effort from myself and my sister! We made this Banana, Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake for my mums birthday this weekend and it went down a treat. I found the recipe on The Cake Blog and totally fell in love Read More

The Perfect Lemon Drizzle Loaf

The Perfect Lemon Drizzle Loaf

This is the perfect lemon drizzle loaf recipe ever. Fact. Its moist, tangy and definitely leaves you wanting more. Its also one of the easiest recipes to make – have I persuaded you yet?? The key to this is buying the best, freshest lemons that you Read More