White Chocolate and Passionfruit Cake

It was my birthday at the beginning of June and, having moved back home, Ruth is no longer in the vicinity so couldn't provide me with a fabulous cake as she normally would.   (Just a little reminder of the previous few!!) Mum did ask what sort of cake I would like but as soon as … Continue reading White Chocolate and Passionfruit Cake

Peanut, Chocolate and Caramel Baklava

I've been wanting to try to make baklava for a while - I love it. However, I know that my family are not overly keen, they find it to sickly and sweet. Anyway, the other day i had some filo pastry left over from dinner and decided some experimentation was in order. I am the … Continue reading Peanut, Chocolate and Caramel Baklava

Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbreads

This time last year Ruth was busy inventing Creme Egg Chelsea buns and i was casually chatting to Eric Lanlard on a google hangout about my creme egg and chocolate tart... (10 seconds of fame - if you want to relive the highlights click here) As Easter is fast approaching, i felt it was about time to get the … Continue reading Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbreads

Lizzy’s 21st!!!!

It's been so long since we last posted - not due to a lack of baking i assure you. These past few months have been hectic for the both of us: - I graduated (wooop), went on holiday and have since done my best to enter into the real working world.... - Ruth's computer broke … Continue reading Lizzy’s 21st!!!!

Butterfly Pinata Cake

  This week, the last of my housemates turned 21, so it was my last opportunity to bake a wow-factor cake. She put on a lovely dinner party for couple of friends and I told her I would provide a cake. For at least 3 months now I have wanted an occasion to bake a … Continue reading Butterfly Pinata Cake