Bespoke Cakes, Cupcakes and Cookies
Oh Honey! I absolutely hate it when this, happens: I know you might be tempted to, but don't throw it out! There is still hope yet! The solution is really simple, all you need is a tall pan and some boiling water. Take the top off your honey and place it in your pan of …
I am totally loving the chalkboard style cakes all over pinterest at the moment, like this one from the Blue Door Bakery... isn't it gorgeous? I had a pile of undecorated cookies so thought I would create some chalk board style cookies. You will need: Black sugar paste White petal dust Water A …
Since moving to Germany it is safe to say I have developed a Pretzel addiction. I love them. They are literally everywhere. Every bakery sells them. They even have little huts in the street selling them. Yummy, salty, scrumminess. I had to at least attempt to make them at home. I researched lots of recipes …
Now I am just about settled in my new home I have decided to finally do something I have been threatening to for AGES...deliver cake decorating workshops! In these workshops you can learn all how to decorate beautiful cupcakes, make simple figurines for your cakes and how to make beautiful roses. I will be hoping …
Gosh its gone fast. I can't actually believe I have been here a month already. And what a month its been. Week one - A truly German introduction Well I think its pretty safe to say I started my German life in the most German way possible- with a trip to Munich for Oktoberfest. The whole place …
These cupcakes are using my 'go- to' chocolate cupcake recipe. The cake is light, fluffy and super tasty. They are topped with a light whipped vanilla butter cream, with a massive chunk of cinder toffee on the top, and a sneaky crumble inside. Step one - make your cupcakes You will need (makes about 12/15): …
For the first time in a very long time, I'll be missing bonfire night in the UK. I don't know why, but I just love bonfire night! Standing around a big fire, fireworks, friends and lots of toffee- treacle or cinder. For the past 3 years I have made treacle toffee for my friends so …
Now I need to start with abit of a disclaimer here- This tastes the same as golden syrup, looks the same as golden syrup, but isn't technically golden syrup, more of a caramel syrup- but being honest, it is pretty much the same and a damned good substitute when you can't get hold of the …
I absolutely love making wedding cakes. There is just something really lovely about being part of the 'background' team which helps bring together a couples' special day. What I love even more is receiving some of the professional photographs taken of the cakes from their wedding day. Especially when they are totally beautiful. I mean, take …
I love pizza. Like, LOVE it. I was fortunate enough to buy the wrong flour when out shopping which allowed me to make this delectable monster of deliciousness. It has 3 main components- The Dough. - click here for recipe The Sauce. The Meatballs. The Sauce Super easy and far cheaper and tastier than any store …
Rachel Bakes 