We've recently been challenged by Butterkist to come up with a cake that features one of their many popcorn flavours. As we love baking and we're always up for a challenge, we were instantly on board. A couple of days later, we received a massive box of Butterkist popcorn and baking goodies. Amy was in seventh heaven and I instantly got my thinking cap on, the result: this indulgent salted caramel ...
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Bake your own wedding cake
A wedding should be a day to remember. Once the vows have been said and the celebration begins the wedding cake becomes a focal point for the festivities. The ritual of cutting and sharing the cake unites bride, groom and guests, and so the cake should be something for everyone to enjoy. A wedding cake coated in smooth, pure white ready to roll icing is traditional, but now people are ...
3 fantastic ideas for using sprinkles when decorating cakes
When it comes to decorating cakes, sprinkles are a fantastic family favourite. They add a dash of colour and fun to any type of cake, but why just sprinkle them in the usual fashion?! There are plenty of ways in which you could use sprinklesto achieve some pretty unique displays, so it’s time to get creative and experiment using cake sprinkles in loads of different ways! Here are some great ideas ...
Mango Polenta Cake – When Italy meets the Caribbean
Lidl had an Italian week last week, so I loaded up my trolley and came home with lots of goodies for us to enjoy over the coming weeks. One of the items I got was a big pack of polenta, which is nothing special in itself, but I thought that instead of using it in a savoury dish, I would use it to make something sweet this time and after raiding my cupboards, the idea of a polenta cake with mangos ...
Win a range cooker for perfect GBBO cakes
The Great British Bake Off is back on our TV screens and two of my favourite bloggers, Mummy Mishaps and The Crazy Kitchen or Jenny Berry and Helen Hollywood, are setting us a little challenge. Every week, they’ll be hosting the Great Bloggers Bake Off, inviting us to link up recipes that go along with the theme shown the evening before. I can’t wait to get involved. I know I’m not the best baker ...
Bristol Foodies Festival 2013 in pictures
Big thanks to Aly from Plus2Point4 for sending us two of her spare tickets. You're a diamond! Luckily, a lot of exhibitors had brought gazebos and tents. They were a godsend in the heat and a perfect hiding place from the sun. First stall - first cake purchase. Not this one, but the best brownie I have had in my entire life. So moist and light, I actually couldn't believe that someone can ...