Category Archives: Cakes

Charlie’s Custom Cake Creation

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

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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Style

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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Sandwiches and Victoria Sponge

Like many people I watched the fitting funeral of Captain Sir Tom Moore, yesterday. I didn’t realise how much it affected me, as I watched and wept. The closing remarks were that Captain Sir Tom’s final request was to serve … Continue reading

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Delights by Cynthia Advent Calendar: Day 21 – Cake Decorating

I’m loving these hand blown Christmas tree decorations from Not On The High Street. It might be a bit late for this year. But my favourite is the Cherry Bakewell.

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Delights by Cynthia Advent Calendar: Day 7: Sir Mix Alot

Italian aesthetics and top-grade technology collide in this collaboration between fashion duo Dolce & Gabbana and kitchenware expert Smeg. Decorated with vibrant motifs inspired by the Sicilian countryside, the ‘Sicily is my love’ edition stand mixer comes complete with a … Continue reading

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1k it’s ok

I’ve been on Instagram for quite some time, and I love engaging with my audience.  I have made some awesome friends through the ‘Gram, who have encouraged me personally and encouraged me with all things cake (it was so nice, … Continue reading

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Stand and Deliver

I’ve wanted to write a post about delivery services for a while. As we head into a second lockdown, it’s probably best that I do it now. I treat my cakes, desserts and treats like my babies. Sometimes I become … Continue reading

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Black Mood

There’s usually a slight panic, if I am running out of any ingredients or cake decorating materials that happen to be pink: Ribbon Food colour Fondant Sprinkles and Sparkles Pink tends to be the most popular colour for cakes and … Continue reading

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Sweet Greetings

Know someone who likes cake, but is cutting down due to indulging in lockdown?  why not send them a sweet greetings card, instead? These gorgeous greeting cards are part of a collection from the True Light Co , faith based … Continue reading

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