If you are like me, and just starting out as a home-baker, you might be interested in these tips that I’ve been given from some of the best home-bakers around (including my Mum). Here are a few of my favourites… Use silicone baking mats or baking paper to prevent those stuck-on messes. Even when the recipe calls for ‘greasing a ...

This recipe has been exclusively submitted to us by cake artist, Amanda Chow.  Amanda is the decorator at the kids’ workshops at the 2019 Cake Bake & Sweets Show in Melbourne. Makes 8 120g Plain Flour 20g Caster Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp Salt 28g Melted Unsalted Butter 1 Egg 100ml Milk 1 tsp Vanilla Essence Glaze 80g Icing ...

Loaded with goodness, this super-easy loaf is sure to win those little hearts this school term. ...

*Note: This promotion has now expired. We’re excited to offer our Love Baking Club members exclusive pre-release tickets to the Cake Bake & Sweets Show. Discount offers are available for a limited time only from Thursday 27 June. With prices starting at just $16.50 you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss out! Keep an eye out on our Facebook ...

How many times have you stood in the baking aisle of the supermarket, unsure of which vanilla format to choose for your recipe? Here’s a handy guide to choosing the perfect vanilla type for your recipes. Should I choose Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Pods? Consistency and intensity are the most important things when considering a vanilla format ...

This recipe was provided by master patissier, Eric Lanlard, who will be at the 2018 Cake Bake & Sweets Show. I’d describe this cake as a perfect winter warmer, full of earthy flavours and a spicy, nutty crunch. It’s best eaten a day after baking. Serves 8 Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus cooling and resting overnight. Cooking time: 1 hour ...

SALUTE TO SWEET When it comes to desserts you’ve got it covered. You probably know everything there is to know about tarts, sponges, soufflés, cakes, ice creams and puddings; you know how to make them, which pastry chefs are rocking them, and where to go for your ultimate sweet-fix. But whether you’re ordering from a menu or creating your own ...

We’re thrilled to welcome Queen as the feature sponsor of the much loved Make & Take Workshops at this year’s Cake Bake & Sweets Show. Featuring Queen’s fantastic range of products, the Queen Make & Take Workshops will have you creating your own irresistible delights to take away… or eat on the spot! Click here to learn more about Queen’s ...

Join the army of chefs, packet mix masters and everyone in between to bake the world a better place this May ReachOut’s annual fundraising event Raise Dough is happening again this May This May, ReachOut is inviting everyone to get in the kitchen, get mindful and Raise Dough so that ReachOut can continue to connect more young people with its ...

This recipe is from our teacher turned cake extraordinaire, Katherine Sabbath! Thanks for sharing this with us, Katherine! This was one of the very first recipes I learned when I started baking in high school, and I adapted it from one of my Mother’s cookbooks. It’s pretty easy to make but it became an instant hit with my friends! It’s ...