August 2010

Guest of the Month
A cake that has lots of flexibility in its design - "Lovin' Life and all it's Critters" from Elaine Thomas, which has a carved cake base and a hand modelled girl in camouflage combats made without a single mould.

Gymkhana Cake
Any horse lover would like this comical cake for their birthday...

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June 2010

Guest of the Month
Chocolate Ruffles, a scrumptious two tier chocolate wedding cake from Ann Pickard that can be made with no special equipment (only a rolling pin) by following our step-by-step guide.

Pearl Romance
Lisa Slatter was influenced by a beautiful Victorian brooch, encrusted with pearls when she designed her latest cake for us...


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April 2010

Guest of the Month
Blue and white is always a fresh combination, and Kerry Vincent has used this classic duo on her 4-tier stacked wedding cake, evocative of blue delftware, though with a contemporary touch.

Bows and Brooches
Stylish elegance is epitomised in this three tier stacked wedding cake from Janet Webb, with sparkly jewels all made from edible ingredients.


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February 2010

Guest of the Month
Two hearts - One Love, a delightful romantic, single tier wedding cake from Marion Frost, showing two cats with their tails entwined into a heart, surrounded by delicate stylised heart motifs.

Dots and Bows
An in vogue, stacked square wedding cake from Amanda Brown, with graceful ribbons and subtly decorated with tiny flowers that are joined with paths of piped dots, which lead upwards to a loopy top bow.


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December 2009

Guest of the Month - Cover Cake
Winter White - A very stylish snowy effect three tier, heart shaped seasonal wedding cake from Kathryn Elliott; with snowflakes, a simple to make stand and fantasy diamante flowers.

A Winters Day
Olivia Powell carves oval sponge cakes in to an endearing 3D model of a penguin mother and child for an unusual contemporary Christmas cake.

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October 2009

Guest of the Month
A Spell Gone Wrong by Leanne Tang, a tongue in cheek cake for Halloween or any magical event.

Tramp Cake
Nottingham college student Karen Broughton created this marzipan model of a tramp and displayed it on a themed sugarpaste cake for her ABC level 2 course.


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July 2010

Guest of the Month - Cover Cake
Three dimensional moulded white hydrangeas by Jo Marcangelo on a sky blue backdrop make a stylish wedding cake.

Sweet Romance
Pat Trunkfield has combined traditional basic piping skills along with modern styling on her black and white stacked wedding cake...

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May 2010

Guest of the Month
A quick and easy celebration cake for a man who likes classic bikes and cars - Vehicle Attraction by Kathryn Elliott.

Hush-A-Bye Baby
A cleverly crafted daisy pram cake for a new baby boy or girl from Amanda Brown, with delicate detailed daisy motifs and a matching lace border with a contemporary feel


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March 2010

Guest of the Month
Lisa Slatter’s Trendy chocolate cupcakes on a swirled stand with simple pressed out flowers, suitable for many occasions and very easy to make.

Golden Anniversary
Marion Frost has made a simple but very effective anniversary cake, that can be adapted for any anniversary just by changing the embossed inscription and the colour scheme....


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January 2010

Guest of the Month
Trendy cupcakes can be used for many occasions and here Lisa Slatter has created a simple design with a lustrous finish that lends itself easily to weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and of course New Year parties.

Noel
For last minute inspiration for your Christmas cake Jo Marcangelo's project has 16 mini cakes (any of which could be enlarged into a small Christmas cake). Jo presents them so everyone has their own cake this Christmas.

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November 2009

Guest of the Month - Cover Cake
Helping to make the Christmas pudding is always great fun and here is no exception with the addition of 2 cheeky mice on Marion Frost's cake.

Advent Candle
Candles are often used as the table centrepiece and here we have an elegant Christmas candle cake by Ann Ockenden, adorned with a spray of seasonal flowers for a tasty table centrepiece.

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September 2009

Guest of the Month
Cherry Blossom Fusion by Kerry Vincent combines hints of the Orient with a contemporary twist with warm melon and cinnabar hints.

A Touch of Gold
The last rays of summer give way to autumn's glow in the form of golden chrysanthemums as displayed by Carol Haycox on her stepped wedding cake.

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