Black Jewel Cupcakes I got a call from a friend the other day. She wanted me to make some cakes for a party. That wasn’t it though and I didn’t expect it to be, this friend always has interesting ideas. She asked for cupcakes if I had time and preferably in black oh, with some…
cakes and decorating
Pretty Ribbon Bow Cake. Girls love it!
Well hello again from cake central. So it seems there is no end to the cakes that keep leaving this kitchen. That means you have to suffer through them too I am afraid!. I thought maybe you would like to see how a Bow Cake is put together. Despite it’s appearance this cake is really…
Carrot and Caramel Cake with Popcorn Praline
I delivered this cake. It got eaten and people loved it but it really did test me on a few levels. Why?.. Well you asked. I struggle with a lack of self belief. Now I have said it, and I feel very brave. I don’t always believe that my abilities are unique or that I…
Brownie Ice cream Layer Cake
This Brownie Ice cream Layer Cake is a bit of a birthday treat, well for the people that came to the birthday dinner anyway. Over the years we have had all kinds of cake for Skater’s birthday. The sad thing is that he’s not really excited by cake. As we have gone along the years ,…
Old Fashioned Date and Walnut Roll
I love this Date and Walnut Roll……….. I’ve been making it for years. I love it made in this old fashioned round tin but you can make it in a loaf tin if you like. Cooking was not really one of the things that my Mother enjoyed. She felt it stole precious moments of her…