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We recently asked Cakebaker readers (via our facebook page) to send us cake recipes, which have been passed down through their families. Debbie Bode sent us two of her favourites together with this lovely picture of her great gran, Sarah Potter taken in 1952, when she would have been about …
A cupcake bouquet makes a refreshing (and tasty) change to a standard floral bouquet. If you’re looking for a new way to present your cupcakes, why not give this a try? It’s certainly a novel way to give flowers to the men in your life (who never normally received flowers). …
In this short video, Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham demonstrates some petal paste techniques when cake decorating. Video Transcript Hi, I’m Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham and on behalf of CakeBaker.co.uk I am going to demonstrate how to make sugar flowers to decorate cakes. …
In this short video, Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham demonstrates how to decorate a child’s Barbie princess cake. Video Transcript Hi I’m Kim Patino with Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham and on behalf of CakeBaker.co.uk I am going to demonstrate how to make a princess cake for …
In this short video, Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham demonstrates how to decorate a Christmas cake. Video Transcript Hi I’m Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham and on behalf of CakeBaker.co.uk I am going to demonstrate how to finish a Christmas cake. Instead of using …
In this short video, Kim Patino of Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham demonstrates how to level, marzipan and ice a wedding cake. Video Transcript Hi I’m Kim Patino with Coffee and Cakes in Frodsham and on behalf of CakeBaker.co.uk I am going to demonstrate how to ice a wedding cake. …
Two of our all time favourites: the traditional lemon meringue pie and the delicate cupcake. Mix them together and what do you get?… The Lemon Meringue Cupcake – genius! These lovely little cupcakes are ideal as a tea time treat, or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous in the …
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Using Cakebakers yummy classic vanilla cupcake recipe make a batch of delicious cupcakes and leave them to cool on a wire rack. You will only need 6 cupcakes for this cupcake bouquet. Top Tip: Cream the butter & sugar together first to achieve lovely, even, flat tops on your cupcakes… …
Giant cupcakes taste fabulous, they are easy to make (we promise) and look amazing! When baking our delicious giant cupcakes we prefer to use a silicone mould but a traditional metal tin will work too, just remember to grease the tin well. We have included two options here, a simple …