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Pink 50th Birthday Cake

February 26, 2012 by Helen 1 Comment

2 tier white birthday cake with a large pink 50 at the front and a pink sugar bow detail on top

I'm just back from a child free weekend! Yes, me! I've spent the weekend getting pampered and spending time with 7 other lovely ladies here. The occasion was to celebrate on of my best friend, Sue's 50th birthday. This weekend was just one ...

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Animal Print Cake

February 5, 2012 by Helen 1 Comment

Not sure what exactly to call this cake - I'm thinking its animal print icing but is it a zebra or a tiger? I had completely free reign on this cake - I suggested red and black as Vicky's sister tells me that she isn't very girly so pink ...

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Simple Princess Castle Cake

January 22, 2012 by Helen 8 Comments

Ooh I love a girly cake. My brief was to fit in with a Princess Party. I wanted to put my own stamp on it and not just make a princess but somewhere for her to live obviously! It was REALLY windy around here yesterday so I only added the ...

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Pink and Lilac 50th Birthday Cake

January 9, 2012 by Helen 6 Comments

White one tier cake with a pink board and icing loops on the cake top

The first Cake of the week for 2012 and what a lovely relaxed cake to start with. For a friend of a friend, the only request was for sponge and pink, white and lilac. I haven't done any icing loops for ages and wanted a go at different ...

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Henry Hoover Cake

December 13, 2011 by Helen 10 Comments

One tier henry the hoover cake with sugar nozzle and stars on the cake board

Yay! A completely new design for me - I know there are hundreds of Henry Hoover cakes out there but I'd never done one before. To be honest, I didn't know there was such a demand by 3 year olds for hoover cakes! The most difficult part ...

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Pink Lady’s 80th Birthday Cake

November 29, 2011 by Helen 1 Comment

1 tier white birthday cake with pink sugar roses and a pale pink ribbon around the cake. The pink writing says Happy 80th Birhday

A day later than expected but for very good reason. This weekend was a mammoth one. We had the annual presentation for swimming in which both girls got decorated with medals, our first sleepover (3am in case you were wondering!) and I held ...

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Boy’s 1st birthday cake

October 9, 2011 by Helen 10 Comments

This cake was enormous! And a bit out of the ordinary for a first birthday, which I love. There was tons of piping which took ages but I was pleased with the result. The '1' was polystyrene covered in Disco Baby Blue. At the last minute I ...

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Coffee Lover’s Cake

September 11, 2011 by Helen 2 Comments

Two tier cake with sugar coffee cups and a Costa sugar logo

Inspiration took a bit longer than usual to come for this cake. I know Chris very well as he is engaged to my sister so knew there were so many things I could choose from to put on his cake. He loves football, music and loads more but most ...

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Number 18 Birthday Cake

April 5, 2010 by Helen 1 Comment

18th Birthday cake for boy

The time has come! I have to admit a little secret... Whenever people ring and ask for number shaped cakes I tend to try and put them off for a different style! Well, no longer - I am a new fan. I have always really struggled to get the ...

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Juke Box Birthday Cake

March 16, 2010 by Helen 13 Comments

Rock and roll Juke box Birthday Cake

This jukebox cake was massive!! This was a bunch of people who went all out to arrange a party for their friend. Everything was co-ordinated to a Rock and Roll theme and the outfits they wore for the party were AMAZING! I believe the cake ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
I'm here to help you find easy, tasty family recipes and gorgeous bakes for busy households.

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