I like to keep my finger on the cake pulse in the wider sugary world and I can’t help noticing that friands seem to have become a bit of a thing these days. Any trendy café worth its salt usually has at least one on offer. And no wonder - it turns out they’re super yum.Read more

One of the best things about muffins is that they give us full licence to eat cake for breakfast. What more compelling reason could there be for getting out of bed? Read more

I’m very partial to turmeric chai. It’s such a comforting and satisfying Winter drink. So much so, I felt a call recently to put it into cake form. And what a beautiful transition it made! Read more

Watch out! These little cakes are where apples get sexy. Imagine - baked apple pieces in a sumptuous cake mix, imbued with gorgeous spices. With rich syrup and chopped pecans drizzled over the top. It can all get a bit steamy and out of control. Read more

Anyone remember these from your birthday parties when you were a tiddler? I think the last time I made some was probably as teenager on Sunday afternoons. I used to love that a fat pocket of sumptuous icing (the best part), sat right in the middle of these cakes – rather than perching prissily on the top. That way you got a gorgeous dollop of cream with every cakey mouthful. Read more