Author Archives: Delights by Cynthia

About Delights by Cynthia

I have a cake business called Delights by Cynthia. I blog about cakes, treats and all things sweet.

What’s in a name

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

As a cake maker, it is so important to get the correct spelling when piping or writing a name on a cake. I am also fascinated with the meanings of names. Zachary means “God remembers”. It comes from the Hebrew … Continue reading →

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Death and Beauty

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

Life asked death,“Why do people love me but hate you?”Death responded,“Because you are a beautiful lie and I am a painful truth.”

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Charlie’s Custom Cake Creation

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

It’s great when my customers know exactly what they want. Charlie sent me this sketch for her birthday cake. I love all the details that she included. Colours: Hot pink and blueFlavour: Chocolate cake with pink vanilla buttercreamDecoration: Strawberry Cheesecake … Continue reading →

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From the archive

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

I’ve been going through some old cake photos recently.  There was lots of ‘remember this one?’ and ‘look at that’.  It reminded me of colours in vogue, certain styles I tried to emulate, before forging my own and looking back … Continue reading →

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Priorities and Focus

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

This photo signifies exactly how I see my to-do list each week.  On the left, you’ve got the real eggs, the practical and essential things that must be done.  On the right, you’ve got the golden, shiny, chocolate eggs.  These … Continue reading →

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Learning Curve

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

Learning Curve One learning curve is actually not a curve at all…They’re sharp edges.  I shy away from them, probably because of my quirky, curvy nature. But some cakes just look so much better with a clean, sharp edge and … Continue reading →

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Beliefs and Values

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

It’s a good idea to think about what is important to you and your business. Here’s a few of the things that are important to me. I bake with love – if my heart’s not in it, you’ll see it … Continue reading →

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One Year One

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

One year on, since we went into lockdown in the UK. What a year it has been: We queued for food We baked banana bread We washed our hands more We became super-heroes, as we all wore masks We were … Continue reading →

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Style

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Delights by Cynthia

I am a bit of a magpie, I love a bit of sparkle.  There’s only a few cakes, cookies and treats that have left the Delights Kitchen without a glimmer of a shimmer.  Otherwise things get dusted with edible lustre, … Continue reading →

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