Tag Archives: Chocolate

Two tarts…..

Posted on May 5, 2013 by cakebomber

…..bet that got your attention! Of course the tarts I’m talking about are baked, and these two were a good exercise in learning a little more about pastry. It’s a part of baking that I have always shied away from … Continue reading →

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Chocolate overload!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by cakebomber

So how many Easter eggs were consumed in your household last week? We were quite restrained as my son only had four, which he managed to eat over a few days instead of wolfing the lot in one go! I … Continue reading →

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The low fat chocolate cake that, um, wasn’t.

Posted on January 26, 2013 by cakebomber

I have a confession to make. I have hardly eaten any cake during January. Not because I didn’t want to – oh no, my love for cake runs very deep. But after stepping on the scales on January the 1st … Continue reading →

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Marvellous Movember!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by cakebomber

Whoo hoo it’s Movember again! We had a little party at work and prize giving for the person with the best moustache. As I can’t grow a moustache I brought some themed cupcakes in for everyone…. I made 12 chocolate … Continue reading →

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Cheeky monkey gets his come-uppance!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by cakebomber

Well I did say I would be rubbish at blogging once I started my new job and I was right! It’s been two months since my last post. I have hardly done any baking since I started, but I did … Continue reading →

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A glorious manchester wedding!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by cakebomber

Hello readers, Today I’m very happy to announce my first mention ON ANOTHER BLOG!! It’s only taken 18 months! Still I can’t complain, I’m rubbish at doing links and posting on other peoples blogs so I guess you reap what … Continue reading →

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Anemones, again!

Posted on July 21, 2012 by cakebomber

Hello blog readers! This weekend I made a two tier birthday cake for a family friend. The top layer is a six inch chocolate sponge and the bottom tier is a seven inch vanilla sponge with jam and vanilla buttercream. … Continue reading →

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The very best chocolate cupcake recipe…

Posted on March 18, 2012 by cakebomber

Okay I know it’s lame to go on about ‘the best this’ and ‘the best that’, but I truly have discovered the most wonderful chocolate cake recipe. It’s a rich, moist and dark sponge recipe that’s not too sweet, a … Continue reading →

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A birthday cake for a gaming fan!

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cakebomber

Hello blog readers! This weekend I made a cake based on the video game “Halo” for a family member. It was his 17th birthday. My auntie asked me to make this cake at pretty short notice so I had to … Continue reading →

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Dinner dinner dinner dinner….

Posted on February 26, 2012 by cakebomber

…..Batmaaan! Okay, I know no one under 40 is going to get that joke! This weekend I had the great pleasure of making a special birthday cake; …it was the birthday boys request as he loves Lego especially Batman Lego. … Continue reading →

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