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  1. Tintagel

    Teddy topper

    I was asked to make a cake for one of the gardeners at work who was expecting a baby girl. I was surprised but really pleased. I decided on a teddy and toy theme, with Some baby items. The cake was a vanilla sponge but to add a surprise I added sprinkles to it. I had never made a teddy topper...
  2. Tintagel

    My latest cakes.

    I really enjoy making birthday cakes for my friends at work. Recently I made a jigsaw cake for Kate who loves doing them, we had a new starter and wasn’t sure what she was into but I knew she loves animals, bugs etc, possibly that is why she applied for the wardens job on our estate, so I made a...
  3. Angie

    5 Ways to make your cakes look bigger without breaking the bank.

    If you want to add some height or depth to your cakes without breaking the bank, then why not use some of these handy tips and tricks. 1 Try using separators, hanging jewels or glass inserts to create elaborate designs and give you that much-needed height. 2 Add inexpensive cake toppers such...
  4. G

    Victoria Sandwich.

    My friend and I both use same recipe for Vic. Sandwich. 8oz Marge,castor sugar, SR flour and 4 eggs, in 8" tins. Hers is light and fluffy, mine is more cake than sponge.
  5. Angie

    Why has my cake not risen?

    Your cakes may have not risen due to the following reasons. Reasons Answers Insufficient oven temperature. Temperature is not hot enough when the cake is placed in the oven so this has caused the cake to bake insufficiently. Preheat the oven and ensure you use the correct temperature...
  6. Angie

    Gruesome Cakes - Katherine Dey

    After flicking through the paper today, I discovered this weird and wonderful article about life like gruesome cakes like this! The lady who creates these fabulous creations of the human body is called Katherine Dey, and to be honest, she has a massive talent for it. They may not be to...
  7. Angie

    The Cake and Bake Show Manchester Nov 2015

    Well, it's back again albeit a lot later than last year but hey better late than never right! Yes, that's right fellow bakers it's this year's Cake and Bake Show in Manchester which I'm sure will be jam-packed with all things wonderfully creative! Whoop whoop! From celebrity baking...
  8. Angie

    Macmillan Coffee Evening – Brownies

    These are the cupcakes that I made and donated to my daughter's Brownie group who were having their very own Coffee Evening to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. :D It was a wonderful evening and a really great turn out; all the brownies were fantastic, they were running the stalls...
  9. Angie

    The Great British Bake Off 2015 returns to our screens on...

    The hills are alive with the sound of baking, and Mary Berry does a beautiful rendition of the song along with her fellow counterparts Paul Hollywood, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins. This, of course, is just one of the vids available to entice you to the new series of the Great British Bake Off...
  10. Angie

    Lowry Outlet - MediaCity Food Festival - Salford 2nd May - 4th May 2015

    Roll up, roll up, yes you've guessed it it's that time of year again when the Artisan markets return, the baking tents are put up and Paul Hollywood makes a return to sunny Salford. This year's event will take place on Saturday 2nd May 2015 - Monday 4th May 2015 and even better Gok Wan will be...
  11. Angie

    Sugar frosted fruit or flowers tutorial.

    How to make edible sugar-frosted flowers or fruits; you will need the following:- Ingredients/Materials:- Flowers: Primrose, Violet, Daisies or Daffodils - These are edible flowers; however, they may be better used as decorations rather than a food source. Fruit: Berries, Cherries...
  12. Angie

    Stock Syrup Recipe and Guide

    If you want to add extra moisture to your cakes, then you can do so by creating a stock/simple syrup. Here is a recipe and guide on how to make stock syrup for your pre-baked cakes. To make the stock syrup, you will need the following: Ingredients: 100 grams or 3.5 oz Granulated or Caster...
  13. Angie

    America's Baking and Sweets Show: 14-16th Nov 2014

    The American Baking and Sweets show is back again this year and is being held at the Renaissance Schaumberg Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. It starts on Friday 14th November - Sunday 16th November The Celebrities for the show have not be announced yet but I will post them on when I...
  14. Angie

    Cake Boss Cafe: New York West 42nd Street, 8th Avenue

    I was recently over in New York on a business trip and was lucky enough to stop by the Cake Boss Cafe in New York. :D Here a few of the pics as a taster for you... The sun seems to be radiating on me! I only managed to get outside on day one but did finally get inside on day two, hence the...
  15. Angie

    The Great British Bake Off 2014

    Yes, it is back again The Great British Bake Off or #GBBO as we like to call it starts again on Wednesday 6th August 2014 at 8 pm on BBC1.
  16. Angie

    Christmas Cake Decoration - Worsley College - Student Cakes

    Our last teaching evening for the end of term was not as hectic as I had imagined it to be and was rather leisurely if I'm honest. When I arrived Linda was already seated and happily pasting royal icing around her Christmas cakes, I think she had about five of them in total. She also had lots...
  17. Angie

    Cake International Manchester 2014 (Pictures)

    Cake International will be returning to NEC, Birmingham from the 8-10th November 2013. You will be pleased to know that in 2014 it will be returning to:- Event City, Manchester on 7-9th March 2014 Excel, London for 11-13th April 2014 Worth noting in your diary! ;)
  18. Angie

    Eccles Cake Festival - 7-13th October 2013

    As part of the upcoming National Cake Week Eccles town centre near Manchester will be hosting their very own Eccles Cake Festival in October! There will be a host of exciting things going on in the week with everything from competitions, arts & crafts to walks and market stalls etc. So why not...
  19. Angie

    The Great British Bake Off is back!

    I'm so excited that The Great British Bake Off Series 4 is back on our screens Tuesday 20th August on BBC2. I love Mary Berry she's fabulous.
  20. Angie

    Ann Pickard - Cake and Bake show lesson.

    Here is a picture of Ann Pickard who ran one of the courses at the Cake and Bake show. Ann is a published author and has over 30 years experience and not only did she teach a marvellous lesson, but she also gave us plenty of help and lots of ideas to take away. I have to say she is one of the...
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