Cake decorating is a skill that I really enjoy and I get so much pleasure from each finished product. I relish the opportunity to design and make creations that are individual. Every cake I bake and decorate is different, i do not use any packet mixes or ready made ingredients and decorations which means that there are always variations in the finished cake, even when the design is the same.
I have been designing and creating celebration cakes for several years now and have built up a large portfolio of cake designs. I have been asked for so many different shaped cake, from cars to gruffalo’s, nothing is too much trouble or impossible to make out of cake!
Novelty cakes have become a bit of a speciality of mine and if there is something I haven’t already tried I’m more than happy to give it a go. My novelty cakes are always made out of Madeira sponge flavoured with vanilla.
Traditional shaped cakes can be made in a combination of any flavours you want, but the most popular tend to be:
Rich fruit cake
A decadent, deliciously moist and boozy fruit cake made with the finest dried fruits, cherries, chopped almonds and brandy covered with white marzipan and fondant icing. I try to allow at least 8 weeks for my fruit cakes to mature for the best flavour, but it is not a problem if there is less time available. I can also do nut free cakes if required but my cakes are not made in a completely nut free environment.
Madeira Sponge
This is a firm but moist sponge split in the middle and filled with your choice of filling then covered with fondant icing. Extract of Vanilla is used to flavour the cake which gives it that extra bit of yumminess! (although this can be omitted if not liked). I use this flavour for my novelty cakes.
Lemon sponge
As above but flavoured with the zest juice of real lemons, filled with my own homemade lemon curd. I can also do a combination of fruit flavours, lemon and lime, orange, etc. Scrummylicious!
Rich Chocolate Mud Cake
A dark, velvety chocolate cake which again is firm but very moist and gooey. Filled with your choice of filling but I recommend the dark chocolate ganache for a real chocolate hit. A chocaholics dream!!
Carrot Cake
A light and moist cake choice, my carrot cakes are made with natural dark sugar and wholemeal flour for that distinctive colour and natural flavour – so you can even say it’s good for you and contains one of your “five-a-day”!! I use pecan nuts in my recipe as standard, but this can be omitted or substituted for another kind of nut if required, please ask! The cake is then split and filled with your choice of filling (cream cheese frosting is a real favourite!) and covered with fondant icing.
Coffee Sponge
Although a less popular option this one is a firm favourite in our house, and is well received when ordered, my coffee cakes are delicately flavoured with fine coffee granules, and and optional extra is for chopped walnuts to be included in within the cake mix. Filled with a delicate and very smooth coffee buttercream, this is defnately a decadent treat for grown ups!
General Celebration cake prices START FROM as follows:
| Cake Type: |
Prices from: |
| Single cupcake |
£1.50 |
| Box of 12 cupcakes |
£15.00 |
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Classic shaped celebration cake
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£25.00 (6") |
| Novelty carved cake (usually serves 25-30 portions) |
£50-£75 |
| 2 tiered celebration cake |
£100.00 |
For wedding cakes I provide a free no-obligation consultation to meet you and discuss your requirements, and I can provide samples to try on request. Included in the price of my wedding cake is delivery and set up at the venue. Ordering a wedding cake from me will give you great peace of mind, I provide the complete service all in one very competitive price.
Pricing a wedding cake is extremely difficult as I design and create each piece individually, but guide prices for a basic decorated wedding cake START FROM:
| No of tiers |
Prices from (£) |
| Single tier |
£75.00 |
| 2 tier |
£150.00 |
| 3 tier |
£225.00 |
| 4 tier |
£300.00 |
If you would like to enquire about prices or availability, please fill in the contact form on the “contact us” page and I will respond as quickly as I can.
I look forward to hopefully contributing towards your very special day!
I can also now offer a delectable sweet/candy buffet service which can be incorporated into your party theme. Please do pop over to my other website www.cakesandcandybytracy.co.uk for more information.......
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