How to make a hot milk sponge cake
A stunning celebration cake.
Choc-hazelnut caramel cake
The Weekly team never tires of eating cake and this one received rapturous applause!
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White chocolate mud cake
Elegant and delicious, this is one cake that will surely impress.
10 super cute cake pops
Cake pops are fiddly to make, but well worth the effort. They're a great single-serve cake option for parties, and are a fun alternative to cupcakes.
Swirl meringues
Brilliant bite-sized meringues.
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Hot chocolate souffles
Souffle has a reputation for being a difficult dish to tackle, but these individual hot chocolate souffles are certainly worth the effort, especially topped with Irish cream liqueur and ice-cream.
Gorgeous wedding cakes from scratch
Make your big day just that much more special by presenting one of these stunning wedding cakes at the party. Whether you want to make it yourself for a personal touch or send it to the professionals and avoid the effort, you're sure to be thrilled with one of these on the night. There's everything from a four-tiered traditional stunner to a more modern 'naked' cake and everything in between! We've even included some cute cake pops, cupcakes and cookies for something a little extra.
Lamb with tomato salad and mint yogurt
It's hard to imagine a better pairing than tender seasoned lamb and mint yoghurt. Served with pitta bread, this becomes ideal for any upcoming party or family gathering.
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Chocolate pistachio puddings with chocolate fudge sauce
Chocoholics beware - you are sure to go nuts over these indulgent puddings sprinkled with wholesome pistachios and showered in a rich chocolate fudge sauce.
Celebration passionfruit sponge
Jazz up a special occasion with this sweet and creamy passionfruit sponge cake with white chocolate collar.
Chocolate and caramel macarons
You don't have to be in France to indulge in this decadent dessert. Bite through the light outer-layer of these treats to reach the rich chocolate ganache centre.
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Caramel sauce with a kick
Launch into a special occasion with this exquisite caramel and liqueur sauce. Give it away or indulge yourself and loved ones with a fabulous dessert accessory.
Greek shortbread
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Pink velvet cake
Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!
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Double-decker chocolate mud cake
Uniced cake suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. Note
White wedding mud cake
To make chocolate curls, melt 1 cup white chocolate melts. Cut out several 8 x 10cm squares of baking paper. Spread or pipe (in a lacy pattern) a thin layer of chocolate onto paper in an oval shape. Fold over and carefully press tips of chocolate together to create a hollow loop. Support loops on […]
White chocolate mud cakes
These white chocolate mud cakes look and taste absolutely divine. Select brightly coloured icing flowers to decorate the top of the cakes and arrange beautifully on a cake stand for that extra 'wow' factor.
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Profiteroles with chocolate liqueur sauce
Our profiteroles with chocolate liqueur sauce are the perfect end to your next dinner party. For best results, don't forget to perforate each profiterole with the tip of a sharp knife before the last 5 minutes of baking.
Lace wedding cakes
These lovely textured lace wedding cakes will make a stylish and sophisticated display on your big day. You can mix and match the colours of the plates, cakes, flowers and decoration to suit any occasion.
Little gift cakes
Put these lovely little gift cakes on pieces of thick cardboard, measuring about 9cm-square, covered with special foil or glossy paper or wrapped with brightly coloured ribbons. They can be made a month ahead.
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White wedding cakes
These simple white cakes make an elegant wedding cake for an all-white wedding.
Favourite boiled fruit cake
This boiled fruit cake is one of our favourites; it will cut and keep well and can be used for a wedding cake.
Tower of golden macarons
What a stylish wedding or engagement cake this contemporary tower of golden macarons would make! There is some time and effort involved but it's oh so worth it for this grand and elegant creation.
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Almondy wedding cake biscuits
these delicate biscuits can be coloured to suit your theme; they look lovely in one colour, or layered using different colours, however, it is quicker and easier to ice the biscuits in the same colour. equipment 6.5cm (2½-inch) round cutter 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 3.5cm (1¼-inch) round cutter 6 paper piping bags (page 221) tweezers […]
Last-minute cake with fresh flowers
EQUIPMENT 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board 6 wooden cake skewers small offset metal spatula 2 x quantities fluffy frosting Fresh organic flowers white florist’s tape Make the frosting after you have stacked and secured the cakes. You need to work quickly once […]
Bridal cupcakes
It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully, so the cakes are all the same depth. Make the full amount of mixture; it will be fine standing at room temperature while you bake the cakes in batches. We used standard sized foil cases and scrapbooking decorations, available from craft and shops. Note
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Diamonds are forever
Equipment: 32cm (13-inch) square wooden cake board 18cm (7-inch) square wooden cake board large plaque plunger cutter smoothing tools 5cm x 8.5cm (2-inch x 3½-inch) diamond patchwork cutter 4 wooden skewers paper piping bag (page 221) fine pearl-headed pin tweezers white florist’s tape Decorations 1.8kg (3½ pounds) ready-made white icing cornflour (cornstarch) 1 quantity royal […]
Ricotta-stuffed prosciutto and melon
You could use halved fresh figs instead of the rockmelon, if you like.
Jelly bean hearts
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
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Mini black forest cake
Mini black forest cake
Traditional wedding cake
Equipment: 45cm (18-inch) round wooden cake board (page 208) 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board (page 208) 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board (page 208) 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board (page 208) 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board (page 208) smoothing tools quilting tool tape measure embossed rolling pin plastic ruler pizza cutter small […]
Broderie anglaise lace cake
Broderie anglaise, French for `English embroidery', is characterised by cutwork, lace and small eyelet patterns, just like we've used in this cake.
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Quilted wedding cake cookies
Completed cookies can be made up to 4 weeks ahead; store at room temperature in an airtight container. Note
Wedding cake cookies
These adorable wedding cake cookies make great party favours for guests, or as a sweet treat for a wedding shower.
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Deluxe chocolate wedding cakes
You need to buy triple the quantity of the ingredients for this recipe. You will need to make three separate batches: do not double or triple this recipe. It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully so the cakes are all the same depth. The mixture will be fine standing at room temperature while you […]
Wedding bells
These simple, yet stunning wedding cupcakes are a perfect treat for a special day.
The wedding story
It’s important to measure the cake mixture carefully, so the cakes are all the same depth. Make the full amount of mixture, it will be fine standing at room temperature while you bake the 70 cakes in batches. We used standard sized foil cases. You need 64 cakes for the story board. We used scrap […]
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Traditional croquembouche
Show off your MasterChef skills by making this traditional croquembouche. You will need a croquembouche stand, and if you've got a silicon liner to help slip the finished tower from the stand all the better. It'll be worth the work to see the look on your guests' faces when you present them with croquembouche.
Brownie and blondie mini wedding cakes
These miniature wedding cakes would make a lovely gift to hand around to friends at a bridal shower or engagement party.
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Frosted raspberry and passionfruit layer cake
This mile-high frosted layer cake, stuffed with raspberries and passionfruit, makes a real statement and a stunning centrepiece for any celebration.
Raspberry and almond mascarpone cake
The raspberry and almond cake can be made a day ahead, then split and fill the cake with mascarpone cream on the day of serving.
Party punch
This is a cold, fruity and deliciously moreish party punch that, funnily enough, packs a bit of a punch. We used a traminer riesling for this recipe, but you can use any medium-dry white.
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Rich fruit cake
Cake can be made up to three months ahead. Note
Lemon meringue kisses
You need a medium piping bag fitted with a 2cm fluted tube. Note
Coconut dream cream cake
This is an easy cake to make and decorat use any cake you like we prefer a white chocolate mud or coconut cake. Whichever type you choose, the cake will be heavy to move and lift, so get someone to help. Equipment 45cm (18-inch) round wooden cake board 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm […]
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Pineapple and carrot fruit cake
You need about 2 large carrots for this recipe. This cake can be made 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated. Note
Pretty pink boxes & bows
Equipment: 30cm square wooden cake board, 15cm square wooden cake board, 10cm square woode cake board, smoothing tools, 2.5cm, 3cm and 3.5cm perspex measures, fine artist’s paint brush, stitching tool, 8 wooden skewers, 3 paper piping bags, vinyl mat tape measure, cotton wool. Use perspex measure to measure sides of cakes for lids. Press the […]
Chocolate & ivory hearts cake
Equipment needed: 9cm heart cutter, 20cm 18-gauge floral wire, wire cutters, 35cm round wooden cake board, 20cm round wooden cake board, 15cm round wooden cake board, smoothing tools, 6 wooden cake skewers, and a paper piping bag. The hearts can be made weeks ahead; store in an airtight container. Position them on the day of […]
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Rich hazelnut fruit cake
If you want, yo u can prepare the cake with almond paste (marzipan) before covering it with ready-made icing. Note
Cascade of butterflies
The butterflies can be made months ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Tylose powder is a hardening agent, it helps the butterflies maintain their wings in an upward position. Cascading butterflies of just about any colour will look splendid on a tiered cake like this. Keep the colour of the cakes pale, […]
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Golden fruit cake
This cake can also be made in a deep 18cm (7¼-inch) square cake pan. Note
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Cherry blossoms in spring
Equipment you will need to make this recipe; 30cm round wooden cake board, 15cm round wooden cake board, smoothing tools, 3 wooden skewers, 2 paper piping bags, 5-petal plunger cutter set (small, medium and large), vinyl mat, ball tool, and 2 fine artist’s paint brushes tweezers. The cherry blossom is the symbol of Japan, as […]
Wedding cake pops
The cake pops are fiddly to make, but are well worth the effort. We used little sugar roses, bought from the supermarket, to decorate the wedding cakes. Note
Coconut ruffle cake
40cm (16-inch) round wooden cake board 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 25cm (10-inch) round wooden cake board 20cm (8-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board 12 wooden cake skewers Medium offset metal spatula We used flaked coconut labelled `coconut chipped’ found in health food stores. Instead of making the ganache […]
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Mint pink pearl cake
Equipment 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 3cm x 3.5cm (1¼-inch x 1½-inch) scalloped cutter 3 wooden skewers 2 paper piping bags Tape measure Fine artist’s paint brush 2.5cm (1-inch) perspex measure Tweezers Pale minty green and soft dusty pink blend together for a sweet old- fashioned […]
Rings forever
If you don’t have a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it’s thick with heavy bubbles. Remove from heat, let bubbles subside, then reassess the thickness of the syrup. Note
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Silhouette spectacular
Equipment: 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board pastry brush 1 quantity sugar syrup smoothing tools stencil medium offset metal spatula 6 wooden skewers 2 x 18cm (7-inch) round wooden cake boards fine pearl-headed pins straight-sided metal scraper paper piping bag small shallow bowls 3 lengths 18-gauge floral wire wire cutters Black and white may be […]
