2018 Birthday cakes

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….

Quick Graduation Cupcakes: A Sweet Celebration

This week, I found myself in need of a quick dessert for a graduation celebration. With limited time, I threw together a batch of cupcakes that, despite being a bit rushed, turned out quite nicely. I kept the cupcakes simple: a classic vanilla base topped with a swirl of icing. While my icing recipe is…

Home made ‘goodies’

I’ve always loved baking!  My first memory of baking was helping my mom baking a huge amount of cookies for our summer holiday at the sea in South Africa. My favourite is healthy banana nut muffins.  I think my hubby’s favourite is still my hot caramel pudding with custard. Both my kids have their favourites and…