Karen contacted me months ago to ask me to make a gluten free cake for her 60th birthday party. The ice bucket is made of gluten free lemon sponge with the ever popular fresh lemon curd filling and everything else is made out of sugar. Hope your party went well Karen.
Carol had a surprise party just before Christmas. Her family gathered all her friends together for a wonderful celebration of her big birthday. Carol loves her garden and is a keen bird watcher so I made this two-tiered cake in lemon sponge with fresh lemon curd filling for her to share with all the guests. The bird box is all cake and the little blue tit is made of sugar. Wishing you very many happy returns Carol.
Clare asked me to make a chocolate cake for her her mums birthday. The cake in the picture she showed me had a chocolate collar which I have to say, I have never been asked to do before. But hurray! it all worked out. So this is a chocolate cake filled and covered with chocolate buttercream and finished with a chocolate lattice and chocolate-dipped strawberries. I hope the terrible weather doesn’t dampen your celebrations.
Martin has a vintage American Jeep which is his pride and joy. Moira asked if I could (sort of) recreate it in jammy victoria sponge cake for his 70th birthday. The essential distinguishing detail was the American flag on the bonnet which I think at least made it vaguely recognisable! Happy Birthday Martin
Jack’s birthday has come round again and each year he has a big party to celebrate, during which he raises funds for Oakhaven Hospice. Jack had a cake with blue and white bunting last year and he wanted the same this time round but also a sugar model of his wire haired dachshund Lola. Here it is, they sent me a picture of Jack with his cake, by then adorned with indoor fireworks. Glad you had a good evening Jack
I made a cake for Pam’s birthday a few months ago and now it is her husband’s turn to celebrate his landmark. A slightly unusual request for a sponge cake with one chocolate layer and one lemon layer, sandwiched with chocolate ganache. John is a life long rock and roll fan so what better than a couple of rock guitars and plenty of edible glitter.
I had a rather last minute call from Sarah who needed an emergency cake for her friend’s 60th birthday. She had a topper all lined up but thus far the cake was missing! So in the end we agreed on a lemon and rosemary sponge layered with buttercream, fresh lemon curd and fresh raspberries and topped with macarons and more raspberries. Some sprigs of rosemary from my garden finished the decorations off and we got it done in time.. phew
Later, Sarah sent me a photo of the cake after it was cut. Thankyou, glad it went down well
Another 70th birthday! This time for John who really loves going to France, very much enjoys his whisky and is a keen bird watcher. A flag, a bottle and some flying bird silhouettes brought it all together. Underneath is a jam and buttercream filled vanilla sponge.
Fiona reached a milestone birthday earlier this year and invited all her friends round for a garden party in the sunshine to celebrate. She didn’t want any writing or fancy icing but underneath all the chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries is a coffee and vanilla layered sponge sandwiched with coffee mousseline – her favourite. A little bit of gold dust helped add some sparkle. I know you had a fantastic afternoon Fiona, hope the cake went down well
Pam had a few days away with her old friends to celebrate her big birthday. Ann surprised her with this lemon layer cake carved into a golf hole. I gather you all had a fabulous time.. I suspect the noise level was pretty high at dinner that night!
Cakes on Sea 