Category Archives: Vanilla

An Excellent Cake

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Delights by Cynthia

Matt had a birthday coming up. His team mates in the office got together to come up with ideas for his birthday cake. I can almost imagine the conversation: “What sort of cake shall we have made?” “I dunno?…” “what … Continue reading →

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Gothic Crush

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Delights by Cynthia

  I suppose you could say that as a Cake Creator, deep down, under  that frilly apron (not!), sparkly dragees and glitter I have a dark side. But when did this all start?  It all started when I was asked … Continue reading →

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Shall we dance?

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Delights by Cynthia

Kath loves to dance, she danced her way through life doing ballroom dancing. For her 80th birthday cake, I had to incorporate something relating the grace and style of dancing. This vanilla sponge cake with vanilla buttercream and raspberry jam … Continue reading →

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Bless the bride

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

It was lovely to make these cupcakes, early one Saturday morning, for a special bridal shower breakfast, for a bride-to-be. A week before her wedding a group of us girlies got together for a breakfast and just to bless this … Continue reading →

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Reminiscent Vanilla

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

“The scent molecules in vanilla are similar to those in breast milk. It’s reassuring…It reminds us of ice-cream and our mother’s baking.” – James Craven, head nose at Les Sentuers

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Cake or Cupcake? Drums, please…

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

“I prefer cakes to cupcakes, because cupcakes can be ready so quickly. But cakes are amazing too, you can have a slice every hour if you so wish :)My favourite type of cake is vanilla, because its just so sweet. … Continue reading →

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Cake or cupcake? – ‘Places please’

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

“A slice of cake any day. There’s nothing like a bit of warm, soft, moist chocolate or banana cake accompanied with a dollop of fresh homemade vanilla ice-cream.” – Femi Olufowoju, jnr – Director

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Flavour file: Vanilla

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Delights by Cynthia

Some people question whether there is actually a difference between Vanilla Extract and Vanilla Essence: Well to start with, here’s the dictionary definition of the two. Extract: Preparation containing the concentrated essence of a substance. Essence: Concentrated liquid used to … Continue reading →

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Festive yummies

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Delights by Cynthia

Two daughters… Same school… Class Christmas parties on the same day… Notice to bring food for the Christmas parties….the evening before. “I’ve put your name down for making cupcakes…”quipped Jemimah, my oldest daughter. “My class love your cakes…plus it IS … Continue reading →

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We won’t go until we get some

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Delights by Cynthia

Figgy pudding is a white Christmas pudding containing figs.  It can be boiled, steamed or fried.  This moist pudding dates back to the 16th Century.  It also appeared at the end of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens – at Bob … Continue reading →

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