Category Archives: Food

The Wedding Industry Awards

Posted on November 25, 2013 by individuallyiced

I was nominated for this award by one of my Brides, after I had made her Wedding Cake in August this year. I am delighted to say that I became one of only three Regional Finalists for the North-West Region. … Continue reading →

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Bentley Motors Mega-Cake

Posted on June 23, 2013 by individuallyiced

Bentley Motors Anniversary Mega-Cake In March I was commissioned to create a replica of their site in cake, for Bentley Motors in Crewe, as it was the 75th anniversary of their opening the Crewe factory. Normally I make 3D … Continue reading →

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How to make a sofa cake

Posted on May 21, 2013 by individuallyiced

I was asked to make an anniversary cake with a difference, something that really reflected them as a family and would be totally personal to them. We decided upon recreating their sofa, with the family and all their dogs just … Continue reading →

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How to make a Chocolate Cake Aston Martin

Posted on April 1, 2013 by individuallyiced

This cake was for an 18th birthday, and had to be rich chocolate cake, so I used a recipe for chocolate fudge cake as this is much denser so better for carving. They also wanted a model draped on the … Continue reading →

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How to Make a No. 1 Cake

Posted on March 4, 2013 by individuallyiced

Making a Number One Cake Rather than having to hire baking tins, I try where-ever possible to find ways to either make my own from catering grade foil and moulds, or sculpting the shape from whole cakes. This is what … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Champagne Bottle Cake

Posted on February 2, 2013 by individuallyiced

It was an aunt’s 60th birthday recently and my uncle asked me to make a bottle of champagne cake for her. As you know if you have read previous blogs, I like to make my own moulds where I can, … Continue reading →

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How to make a Foot Cake

Posted on January 25, 2013 by individuallyiced

This cake was for a Podiatrist – or the “Foot Doctor” as they were known by friends & family! To make unusual moulds, I use high-grade aluminium foil as this holds its’ shape wonderfully when moulded & filled. For obvious … Continue reading →

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Costa Coffee Cup

Posted on January 12, 2013 by individuallyiced

A friend’s daughter wanted a Costa Coffee Cup – but with a Starbuck’s logo! – for her 18th. It also had to be dairy-free, and chocolate!!! After trying a few recipes I finally found one which would lend itself to being … Continue reading →

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Aston JLS Cake

Posted on January 12, 2013 by individuallyiced

A customer wanted something really special for her daughter, who is a massive JLS fan, with Aston being her favourite. Rather than just doing the usual models which don’t actually look like the person they are supposed to be, I … Continue reading →

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How to make a Knitting Basket Cake

Posted on January 11, 2013 by individuallyiced

My latest request has been for a cake for an avid knitter, for her 70th birthday, so a knitting basket was the obvious choice. First I made an 8” Madeira, which I split then filled with jam/buttercream. I then covered … Continue reading →

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