This cheeky little cake was one of my favourite makes from 2018 — a rich, layered chocolate creation covered in glossy ganache and finished with the most playful sugar craft piggies. I loved adding all the tiny details, from the little pig faces peeking out to the fun decorations that gave it so much personality. It was made for my hubby’s birthday, and it felt like the perfect mix of indulgent chocolate and light-hearted fun — the kind of cake that makes people smile before the first slice is even cut. 🐷🍫✨

This birthday cake from 2018 was all about delicate detail and patience — a soft, elegant design completely covered in tiny hand-made sugar flowers. I loved building up the layers of blossoms and adding little pops of colour with the centres and leaves, until it felt like a full bouquet sitting on the cake. It was such a contrast to the playful piggy cake I made that year, and felt perfectly fitting for my own celebration — feminine, intricate, and made with a lot of quiet, happy hours at the kitchen table. 🌸✨