This is one of my most favourite cake designs (I’m pretty sure I say that for nearly every cake I do!). I love that the marzipan Tatty Teddies are slightly individual every time I make one – Surely their personality popping through? The stars (or hearts) can be arranged differently for every cake, making it special for each child.
I’m really happy to make Rowan’s Christening Cake – I made his sister Beth’s christening cake 7 years ago in the same style but pink. I even got to catch up with Rowan’s Mum (who I went to school with) and Beth on Saturday.
Thanks to Sarah from Maison Cupcake for hosting last week’s #BakeoftheWeek – Great to see such variety in our entries.
My chosen featured bake from last week has to be these Amaretto Sours Cocktail Cupcakes from Dancing Dandelions. This is another reason that I love hosting #BakeoftheWeek – Its great for introducing me to new (to me) blogs. I reckon that anyone who bakes using Amaretto is a friend for life in my book!
Our other entries have been split into large bakes and individual portions this week. Lets start with the larger bakes:
1. Using Sweet potato to combat a lower sugar content, Only Crumbs Remain with her Chocolate Orange & Sweet Potato Bundt Cake.
2. Perfectly blending some brilliant flavours, Hijacked By Twins with her Banana, Cinnamon & Peanut Cake.
3. A stunning Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Chips, Honey & Nuts from Winnie’s Blog.
4. Perfect for snuggling up with a slice and a brew on a cozy afternoon, Earl Grey Fruit Tea Loaf Cake from Jibber Jabber.
5. Trying to convince us that the blueberries in her White Chocolate & Blueberry Blondiecake are part of our 5 a day is Jenny from Mummy Mishaps. Whether they do or not, the cake is still magnificent!
6. I’m regretting never getting round to buying a spiraliser now I’ve seen my co-host Maison Cupcake’s Courgette Muffins with Herby Pesto.
7. Perfect for slowly releasing energy, Baking Queen 74’s Mini Baked Oats with Cinnamon & Blueberries.
8. Making the most of the all too short asparagus season is Tin & Thyme with her Asparagus Tarts.
The link is now open for our next round of Bake of the Week. Entries will be accepted until next Monday evening (9th May). Sarah at Maison Cupcake will be doing next week’s Roundup. As usual we will comment on all entries, tweet the, stumble them, Pin them and add to Yummly.
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This is so cute! I love his little blue nose.
Thats one of my favourite parts of him too! The little nose makes all the difference.
Hi, Helen. Thanks a bunch for hosting! I hope you are having a fab week. 🙂
HI Jhuls – Thanks so much for taking part. Having a great but busy week – Hope you are well too.
this cocktail cupcakes are so cute! thank you for my mention Helen. Your Tatty Teddy cake is so beautiful – such detail. x
I thought you might like those cupcakeS!Thanks for your kind words about the Tatty Teddy cake x
Thanks again for Rowan’s beautiful cake. It tasted as good as it looked! Exactly what I wanted. And lovely to have a quick catch up and meet the littlest Costello. x
Aah you saw my post! Thanks so much for asking me to make Rowan’s cake – Glad you had a lovely day on Sunday x
Your cake is adorable! I have my son’s first communion this weekend and starting to feel guilty I’ve not planned a cake yet!
Aah there’s plenty of time yet! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend – Congratulations to your son x
I’m in awe at anyone that can make cakes like your christening cake. It certainly wouldn’t look anything like that if I tried to make it.
Thanks Su! You are very kind – Its just a lot of practice. Have a go, you might surprise yourself.
WOWWWW Another masterpiece !! AMAZING cake Helen 🙂 I can only dream of making it….
Thank you for hosting this party 🙂
You are too kind, Winnie! I’ve seen your masterpieces and you are so capable it hurts! Thanks again for joining in.
Love the Tatty Teddy, he is so cute! What great skill to be able to make him like that! Thanks for a great roundup Helen, I will be baking over the new few days I hope X
OMG they look amazing! The christening cake is adorable!
I’m in awe! I suck at baking and these all look amazing!
All these cakes look delcious. The tatty teddy christening cake looks fab I love the blue shade and the star’s.
Wow there are some very talented bakers out there
Wow Helen that cake is amazing! I bet it was a huge success. All linked up with a baking with kids recipe x
One of the joys of a hand made cake, every time it is individual. Love the tatty teddy. Going to try the peanut and banana cake I thing, have some ingredients to use up
That cake looks fab. My daughter is Tatty Teddy mad
Oh wow – you made that cake? I am so impressed – aren’t you clever! I cannot make cakes, this looks so amazing. Kaz x
Beautiful cake, well done!! I really love all of your photographs, they look like you can reach in and take a bite!