The famous Hummingbird Bakery chocolate Guinness cake recipe with delicious cream cheese icing
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Chocolate Oreo Birthday Cake
My friend Shenny and her sister-in-law, Ritu, have been talking about Oreo cakes for a few months now so Ritu’s 30th birthday was the perfect opportunity for one. I was really excited to try this out and Oreos seem like… Read More ›
Black Cherry Cupcakes
When I got back from my brilliant day out in Paris – more of that next time – it was straight back to baking. I made another Black Forest Gateau, this time for my lovely friend over at Wallsfour; check… Read More ›
Black Forest Gateau – and a half marathon
Black Forest Gateau has always been one of my favourite cakes but I’m not sure that I have made one since I was a teenager in the ’80s… This week I made one for my friend Magda’s twin daughters, Carmen… Read More ›
Very Versatile Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
I make these shortbread cookies all the time but for some reason they have never made it on to the blog. They are super easy and very versatile. If you ever need something last minute these are great. Not only… Read More ›
Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Biscotti
Biscotti have been on my “to do” list for ages and have taken me a long time to get round to. This is a really tasty recipe that I found in Leiths Baking Bible and I am going to be… Read More ›
Chocolate Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
This is one of my son’s favourite cakes, and that was even before I adjusted the recipe because I found it a bit dry. He really can’t get enough of this! He wouldn’t normally get banana cake in the middle… Read More ›
Making cakes for friends and cupcake toppers
I have no idea how professional cake makers deal with the stress! I love making cakes for friends as it is lovely to be asked and trusted with a cake or cupcakes but when they are for an adult’s party… Read More ›
Chocolate Brownies with Fresh Raspberries
Possibly the only thing better than a chocolate brownie: a chocolate brownie with fresh raspberries. As we picked over a kilo of raspberries the other day we have an abundance of fresh raspberries for jam, fruit salad and smoothies. And… Read More ›
Things to do in the holidays: cake decorating with kids
My daughter is nearly twelve (how can that be?!) and is very creative: she will have a go at all kinds of crafts and loves to bake. She will spend hours making and decorating cookies or cupcakes: And these are… Read More ›