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GBBO cakes – the best cakes so far

Later we will share some of the great British bake off best cakes, but we are sure that by now, you have grown a little impatient waiting for the new series of The Great British...
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Members’ Novelty Cakes: July

We simply adore seeing all the gorgeous cakes you share with us on our Facebook page whether they be novelty cakes or wedding cakes, one tier or four. So what better way to...
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My Cake Journey: by Pro member Ken Willis

We are delighted to be joined in this episode of ‘My Cake Journey’ by Pro member and owner of Kreative Kakes in Scarborough – Ken Willis. Ken shares with us how...
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The tough world of cake business

When Paul set up his cake business 15 years ago it was all so new. He knew he could make lovely cakes and he was full of ambition and ready to go. However, there were a number of...
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buttercream

How much buttercream do you need to cover a cake?

From time to time members ask how much buttercream do you need to make up for various size cakes, number of layer fillings and covering. Since we don’t have a buttercream guide...
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5 summer lovin’ cakes

Now that summer is officially upon us, we thought it was high time we rounded up some of our most summery, feel-good designs to inspire you. Perfect for topping off a summer...
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Bitesize bakeries: three of the smallest cake shops in the UK

They say good things come in small packages, and cake shops don’t come much smaller than this. From the Scottish Highlands to a sleepy Yorkshire village, these bakeries prove...
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10 cakes that are so hipster they hurt

Hipster noun, informal. A person who follows the latest fashions, particularly those considered to be outside the ‘mainstream’. If you know any hipsters, you’re...
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Rosehip

What? No eggs? A beginner’s guide to vegan baking by Pro members Helen and Isabelle

We’re delighted to bring you this blog post from two of our Pro members, Helen Metcalfe of Dahlia Cake Studio and Isabelle Payne of The Rosehip Bakery, all about the best...
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Spotlight on our members’ cakes: May

We simply adore seeing all the gorgeous cake designs you share with us on our Facebook page. What better way to celebrate your talents, than rounding up some of the pics you...
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Members’ Cakes: May

We simply adore seeing all the gorgeous cake designs you share with us on our Facebook page. What better way to celebrate your talents, than rounding up some of the pics you...
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Sachiko Windbiel coming to the studio

We are delighted to announce that the amazingly talented Sachiko will be visiting Paul Bradford Sugarcraft School in early July to create a couple of amazing tutorials for you....
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