Expert Advice to Bake & Decorate a Perfect Cake

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Jewish Traditional Cakes

One of the major celebrations in the Jewish calendar is that of Rosh Hashanah, the New Year. It was the traditional for Jews, as an illustration of their wish for a sweet year ahead, to eat apples dipped in honey. Two cakes have grown out of that tradition: apple cake, …

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More Cakes from the North of England

The counties at the northernmost edge of England may have changed their names over the years but they’ve retained their traditions, including that for good food using simple and local produce. Cumbria Damsons thrive in the Lyth and Winster Valleys in Cumbria despite the sometimes harsh weather conditions that the …

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Anyone Can Ice a Celebration Cake

Anyone can create a celebration cake. It’s true: you don’t need any particular skill. With the wide range of instant icing, decorative accessories and ready-made cakes, even the most apprehensive cook can come up with a cake that will delight family and friends. It’s simple and it’s fun. We asked …

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Anyone Can Ice a Birthday Cake

If you think decorating a birthday cake is beyond your skill, think again. Anyone can create a cake that will please family and friends and it will only take you a few hours. Explore the online stores selling sugarcraft accessories and you’ll find a huge range of icings, colourings, cutters …

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Anyone Can Ice a Wedding Cake

The cake is the centrepiece of the wedding reception so to undertake to make and decorate a cake for a wedding is a challenge that many would decline. Yet a cake made with love and affection is so much more special than just another shop-cake. And it’s not impossible for …

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Classic Cakes from Yorkshire and Lancashire

Join us as we traverse the picturesque landscapes of Northern England, where a cornucopia of mouthwatering traditional baked goods awaits your indulgence. From the piquant Eccles cakes of Lancashire in the west to the irresistible Fat Rascals of Yorkshire, there is a myriad of treats to satiate even the most …

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Wartime Cake Baking

In today’s society, for most of us, food is varied and plentiful – too plentiful some might say judging by the increasing levels of obesity amongst the British population. Just by popping into our local supermarket we can choose from hundreds of ready-made meals from countries all over the world, …

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Cupcake Icing Ideas

The best cupcake icing is simple to prepare and delicious to taste. It should complement the cupcake rather than overwhelm it. As with most things in life insisting on good quality at the beginning will show in the final product. Cupcake icing is simple and requires few ingredients but always …

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Cupcakes for Children

Cupcakes are perfect for every occasion from glamorous weddings to afternoon tea parties, from book launches to fund-raising coffee mornings – and children’s parties are no exception. You’ll be voted Top Mum of the Class every time if you offer some of these delectable cupcakes to visiting kids. The important …

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Cupcakes for Grown-ups

Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Make them simple for family teas, elegant for wedding celebrations, or pretty for your Sex and the City moments. For Children’s Parties you can let your imagination run wild topping the icing with sweets, sparkles and stars, but now and again it’s nice to …

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