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If you want your fabulous pudding creations to be the centrepiece for street parties up and down the country, then this competition is for you! To help celebrate Her Majesty's 70-year reign on the throne, Fortnum and Mason are holding a competition this year to see if they can find a pudding quite literally fit for the Queen. The competition is open to bakers aged from 8 to 108+ so if you think you have what it takes, dig out those recipes, start baking and get involved! The final submission for entries is 4th February, and round one of judging starts the 7th February, so get cracking! You'll be pleased to know that Mary Berry is part of the panel! So good luck, be part of history and Happy Baking! 👩‍🍳 Full details of the...

Many trends are doing the rounds again this year, so if you're looking for an Insta worthy treat or the next 'grammable' pic, cast your eye over the following list to help see what's going to be flavoursome over the coming months. Colour, colour and more colour! Yes, any cakes and bakes with multiple colours are a must-have again this year. Also looking to gain some momentum into mainstream baking will be bold flavours and textures. Beautiful rustic painted cakes are also a firm favourite, meaning that you can let your creativity run wild with ideas and colour. And of course, who could forget our Letterbox sweet treat boxes, which are also another inventive gift idea still going strong. A few more bakes that will also be making an...

You'll be pleased to know that for 2022 McVitie's are back on the biscuit trail again, only this time with a delectable share bag! Blissfuls, as they are called, will be available in your local Sainsbury's in two wonderful flavours and then from other retailers towards the end of January/February. The flavours of each biscuit consist of Belgian Milk Chocolate and then either a Caramel or Hazelnut filling. As the biscuits are marketed in a pouch and are more luxurious than daytime biscuits, McVitie's are hoping to tap into the nighttime share bag market. So the next time you're with friends or have a movie night, be sure to keep them in mind. Cake News, TV and Events

Yeah! Thanks, Bill, for introducing me to all the recent chocolate vids of Amaury because he's now doing a series on Netflix! It has to be said that Amaury is a true Master Craftsman and makes some gravity, visual and genuinely magnificent pieces of art that are all, of course, edible! Having just watched the trailer, I'm even more intrigued about where he gets his inspiration and interested to see what he can't make out of chocolate! The guy is a chocolate genius! So if you'd like to get your chocolate fix, then be sure to check out episode one of School of Chocolate, which will be airing in both the UK and USA on Friday, 26 November. If you can't wait until then, here's a sneak peek of what's in store. 👩‍🍳 Cake, News, TV...

Yes, lovelies, remember that tonight's the night that the Great British Bake Off is back on our screens! There's a whole host of new contestants, including a detective, son of a chef, vegan, retired midwife and a software developer, to name but a few. It's even reported that one of the contestants is a resident newbie when it comes to baking after only taking it up during lockdown! However, we all know that no matter how much experience the contestants have, it's sure to be a roller coaster of a ride! From soggy bottoms, show stoppers, and epic fails, we can't wait! Let the baking commence! Watch it tonight at 8 pm on channel 4!

It's been a while since I've managed to get anywhere near anything that's remotely cake-related! However, I finally managed to get out and about over the weekend and had the pleasure of meeting Debbie Cox, who was hosting a demonstration on wafer flowers. As I've never used wafer paper before, it was interesting to see how easy it was to use and what you can actually make with it. I even discovered you can fry it! Debbie has a lovely sense of humour and was really kind in answering all my questions. She also displayed some other stunning sugarcraft designs she'd created and then told me how some of the old school cake toppers were made with card. I explained that I liked the train topper as it was something I'd never seen before and...

Did you know that today is not only a national cupcake day, but it's of the chocolate variety! Yes, that's right, today we get to celebrate our two favourite things, chocolate and cake, all in one go. So with that being said, the best way to celebrate it is to make a batch of delicious Chocolate Cupcakes, right? The answer to that question is clearly Yes! So if you're feeling inspired then try out this step by step tutorial showing you how! https://www.helpmebake.com/threads/chocolate-cupcakes-tutorial.296/ No matter how you celebrate, ensure to enjoy it and have a lovely chocolatey day. 🥰

Yes, that's right, the UK's leading Cake Baking and Decorating show, Cake International, is returning this year and will be held at the NEC in Birmingham between 5 -7 November. Packed with awe-inspiring treats and all things cake, it promises to include the latest trends, demos, competitions and workshops, and with Cake Artists such as Enrique Rojas, Emily Hankins and Dawn Butler, to name but a few, it's definitely worth noting in your diary. If you cannot attend the show, they are offering a Cake International Live NEC Edition on 6 November with exclusive behind the scenes content brought to you by Rosie Cake Diva straight to your screens. So either way, you get to indulge in your cake fix! If you're interested in tickets for...

Calling all bakers! Here's another cake fest being held, only this time it's in the Philippines! Cake Fiesta Manila is the first international cake show in Asia, and there's a whole host of things going on! In addition, they are running competitions, giveaways, workshops and have Cake Artists from around the world. So for a rundown of their upcoming events, be sure to check out their Facebook Page: Cake Fiesta Manila, for all the latest news! As you can see from the banner, there are various cakey things, so it's sure to suit everyone! They are running projects throughout September and October; however, the main event will be between 28 - 30 October 2021. So if you're interested, would like to enter the competitions or want more...

Calling all chocaholics, move over Jammie and make room for some Choccie! Yeah, that's right, for all you chocolate lovers out there, behold the mighty Jammie Dodger has now got a beautiful chocolate counterpart that's hitting our shelves! Available in both Tesco and Sainsbury's, these new flavoured biscuits are a way for Burton's to keep up with the British trends and help keep those hunger pangs at bay! So the next time you have a cuppa, be sure to grab a pack and share them with friends! They're also great as a cake or cupcake topper too. Out Now! Tea anyone... (For other flavours in the range, please check out Burton's Biscuit Co)

I recently came across the Wu Pao-Chun Bakery by accident from a picture one of our long term members posted. It was a humorous post showing bread buns framed in a lifted T-shirt and Jeans packet. Having never seen anything like it before, I went on a little bit of a hunt to find out more about this humorous baker and came across a story that intrigued me. You see, the master behind the curtain who is pretty much an Olympian in his field is actually allergic to flour! So I ask myself, why would a guy who reacts to flour and turns red each time he touches it continue to have such a love affair with baking and churn out some of the most delectable treats you may have seen? In answer to this question, I discovered that Wu Pao-Chun came...

If you're in need of a cake fix and are saddened to hear that Cake International isn't going ahead at the minute, then why not get yourself online and enjoy the carnival instead! Filled with all your firm favourites from modelling demonstrations, floral demonstrations, cake business help, sculptures, and much much more. You'll be pleased to know that our wonderful Rosie Cake Diva will be hosting the event, and a few other cake favourites will also be making an appearance too! This upcoming event will be held on Facebook, and tickets can be purchased from the link below. https://ticketsales.ichf.co.uk/products/cake-international-carnival-june-2021 If you require any further information, then please visit Cake International for this...

I have to give a quick mention to Holly and Andrew, who have recently sent me these lovely products over from BFP. Founded in 1932, BFP has been supplying a whole host of companies and cake makers since the dawn of time, so I was thrilled to be sent the above products for me to try out and review. The products include... Milk Chocolate Drops Chocolate Muffin Mix Plain Crème Mix Chocolate Brownie Mix The guys have sent me these various products to get to grips with, so I'll let you know how I get on. 👩‍🍳