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Perfect Your Mirror Glaze Technique in 12 Steps

Perfect Your Mirror Glaze Technique in 12 Steps

March 30, 2017

If you’d like to be able to glaze a cake with a perfect mirror shine, who better to give you tips than master chocolatier and Head of Squires Kitchen International School Mark Tilling?

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6 Ideas to Treat your Loved Ones This Season

6 Ideas to Treat your Loved Ones This Season

February 13, 2017

Whether you’re making a romantic gesture for your Valentine or showing your appreciation on Mother’s Day, Cakes & Sugarcraft magazine has rounded up everything you need to show you care.

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10 New Skills for 2017

10 New Skills for 2017

February 6, 2017

Make 2017 the year you master all the techniques you’ve been looking to try. Learn how to make all these cakes, and more, with step-by-step tutorials in the latest issue of Cakes & Sugarcraft magazine.

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Drop Everything! 6 Reasons Our Annual Exhibition is For You

Drop Everything! 6 Reasons Our Annual Exhibition is For You

January 6, 2017

Last year marked our 30th anniversary, so we’re thrilled to announce that we’re back again in 2017 for our annual specialist sugarcraft show and international exhibition... So why should you come along?

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Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Cake

Ultimate Chocolate Ganache Cake

January 3, 2017

This irresistible cake is tall, dark and handsome and has a rich, smooth ganache coating, making it the cake of choice for chocoholics.

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Afternoon Tea Fruit Loaf

Afternoon Tea Fruit Loaf

January 3, 2017

This light loaf cake is packed with nuts, ginger and a whole host of fruity flavours. Wrap it in greaseproof paper and tie with string for a lovely homemade gift.

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Chocolate Brownie Bowls

Chocolate Brownie Bowls

December 22, 2016

Fill these irresistible bowl-shaped brownies with homemade vanilla ice cream for the perfect dinner party dessert.

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Nearly Naked Celebration Cake

Nearly Naked Celebration Cake

December 21, 2016

Un-iced or ‘naked’ cakes are perfect for rustic celebrations and are easy to achieve for beginners to cake decorating. This tiered design is a real showstopper and the delicious result could be served as a slice of wedding cake or as a dessert.

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Don't Panic! Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Don't Panic! Last-Minute Gift Ideas

December 14, 2016

With under two weeks to go before Christmas, suddenly the present panic starts to set in! But have no fear, we've got you covered...

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Colour Craze: On-trend Wedding Cake Supplies

Colour Craze: On-trend Wedding Cake Supplies

December 13, 2016

Bake your wedding bright and beautiful with pastes, mixes and colours hand-picked by the cake decorating experts at Wedding Cakes magazine.

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8 Wedding Cake Trends to Watch in 2017

8 Wedding Cake Trends to Watch in 2017

December 12, 2016

From subtle metallics to bold colour profiles, 2017 promises plenty of fresh trends in wedding cake design. Here’s our guide to the key styles you can expect to see in Wedding Cakes magazine.

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Indulgent Black Forest Gateau

Indulgent Black Forest Gateau

December 12, 2016

With a light, chocolaty sponge, fresh cherries and a good dose of nostaligia, this retro classic is great for dinner parties. For an updated version, try baking in mini cake tins for individual treat.

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