My Baker launches new whimsical and magical cakes with delivery within 24-48 hours

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Catherine Balavage

My Baker, who sell delicious artisanal cakes made by a network of independent bakers, have launched a brand new children’s cake range of 28 cakes and cupcakes suitable for a party big or small. Bored of seeing the same cakes at every birthday party? My Baker’s range offers unique and exciting designs that can be delivered in 48 hours (24 at a push), meaning mums and dads who are running around getting the final details for a party can tick one major item off the “to do” list with a minimum of fuss.

And if you’ve any last-minute concerns or questions before placing your order, the team’s “Cake SOS” phoneline is manned 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm.

The cakes, that are always made freshly to order, go beyond your wildest imagination; the range includes a safari cake, a roaaaarsome dinosaur cake, a rainbow cake and many, many more.

“By offering such a large range, we’re pretty much catering for every age and every interest, from dinosaurs and diggers to rainbows and unicorns. We know that the demand for beautifully designed, delicious, freshly baked children’s cakes that can be ordered and delivered across the UK is there. We are excited to launch this line and can’t wait to see our cakes at birthday parties across the UK’ says My Baker CEO, Mark Sinjakli

Three of the new designs which the team at My Baker are predicting will be most popular include:

The Dinosaur cake; a towering cake made of layers of light sponge, covered with a generous coating of buttercream, and featuring your favourite dinosaur, and even an egg or two.

If you’d rather a more whimsical cake, the Somewhere Over The Rainbow cake is the one for your child. Cutting though the generous coating of sprinkle-covered vanilla icing will reveal six layers of vivid rainbow-coloured sponge, fit for any birthday celebration.

A party isn’t a party without a balloon or two! My Baker’s Eat Until You Pop cake is adorned with balloons ready to get any party started. Available in blue, pink, yellow or green buttercream, this cake will add the ‘wow factor’ to any birthday party.

The cakes are available in a variety of flavours including red velvet, vanilla, salted caramel, chocolate and many more, and most can be adapted to suit all dietary requirements. The cakes start from £78 and can be delivered widely across the UK within 48 hours, with next-day delivery available within the M25 as standard. A next day service may even be available in other locations on request (please call to confirm before ordering). For more information or to browse the full range of children’s cakes, head over to the website.

They also have delicious cupcakes which we heartily recommend.

Melissa’s Life-Changing Carrot and Olive Oil Cake

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Frostie

Makes 1 x 23cm round cake

Equipment 23cm round, deep, loose-bottom cake tin

Sorry for the melodramatic title of this cake but to be honest it was life-changing for me, so please just go with it. It’s the complex play of the spices that really brings this cake to life. Cloves, cardamom and cinnamon combine to heighten the flavours and aromas to an almost intoxicating level. With 500g of grated carrot in this cake there’s no getting away from its presence, though it’s surprising how the cake doesn’t really taste of it. Its purpose is to bind in the flour – in this case spelt, that is higher in protein and fibre than wheat. The fruity olive oil unifies all the other flavours. This recipe is so forgiving. Even overcooked, it’s still moist and delicious!

215 ml extra virgin olive oil

250g coconut sugar

4 eggs, beaten

250g spelt flour

2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground cardamom

1 tsp salt

125g pecans, coarsely chopped

500g carrots, grated

Vanilla cashew nut icing or Maple cream

cheese icing (see below)

Roughly chopped walnuts, for topping

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/

Gas mark 5 and line a 23cm round, deep loose bottom

cake tin with baking parchment.

2 In a bowl mix together the olive oil, sugar and

eggs until well combined.

3 In a second bowl combine the flour and the

other dry ingredients and make a well in

the centre. Add the egg and oil mixture and

stir thoroughly until it is all blended. Finally,

add the pecans and carrots and mix again.

4 Pour the mixture into the cake tin and bake

for about 1 hour 20 minutes, until a skewer

inserted into the middle comes out clean.

5 Allow the cake to cool in the tin for

10–15 minutes, then turn it out onto a cooling

rack. Once it’s completely cool, top it with

either Vanilla cashew nut icing or Maple

cream cheese icing.

Nutrition Note:

The olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that are better for your heart than the saturated fats in butter.

Vanilla Cashew Nut Icing

Equipment High speed blender

GF, DF, V+

We have to get really creative when it comes to ‘icing’ our cakes as we don’t use icing sugar. This recipe is one of our go-to icing recipes, it’s really easy to make and absolutely delicious. The basic recipe is for a vanilla icing, but it can easily be adapted to different flavours – we particularly like to add matcha for a vibrant green colour!

150g unsalted cashew nuts, soaked for

At least 4 hours but preferably overnight

300g full-fat coconut milk

2 tbsp lemon juice

75g maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

100g coconut oil, melted

Drain and rinse the soaked cashew nuts.

Put them in a blender with all the other

ingredients and blend until completely smooth

and creamy. Pour into a container and chill in

the fridge until firm. We usually leave the icing

in the fridge overnight, but around 4 hours

should do the trick.

Maple Cream Cheese Icing

This is our take on classic cream cheese icing. It’s a lot less sweet and totally delicious.

2 tbsp maple syrup

225g organic full-fat cream cheese,

straight from the fridge

2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

1 Stir the maple syrup into the chilled cream

cheese until completely combined.

2 Add the melted coconut oil and mix very

quickly to prevent lumps from forming.

Modern Baker: A New Way To Bake by Melissa Sharp with Lindsay Stark (Ebury Press, RRP £26). Photography by Laura Edwards.

Win Tickets To The UK’s Biggest Wedding Show This Autumn

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Frostie

25 – 27 September London Olympia | 2 – 4 October 2015 Birmingham NEC

24 – 25 October Manchester Central

Immerse yourself in inspiration heaven and shop ‘til you drop at the UK’s biggest wedding show this autumn. From exquisite wedding gowns to fabulous flowers, striking stationery to mouth-watering cakes and honeymoon hideaways to show-stopping entertainment, you can try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day, under one roof.

Take a seat at the spectacular Catwalk Show, where the latest bridal trends are brought to life by the nation’s finest designers, boutiques and retailers including Alfred Angelo, Allure Bridals, Ian Stuart, Jenny Packham, Maggie Sottero, Eliza Jane Howell, Enzoani, Berketex Bride, Debenhams and many more.

With beautiful bridesmaid dresses, elegant mother of the bride attire and suave groomswear, as well as bridal beauty and hair trends from bareMinerals and Fudge Professional, the Catwalk Show provides style inspiration for the entire bridal party.

Browse an unrivalled selection of wedding dresses under one roof in the Bridal Boutique and Designer Area.

The Bridal Boutique brings together the nation’s leading bridal boutiques and retailers, while the Designer Area showcases couture creations and offers bespoke opportunities from the finest designers including Katya Katya Shehurina, Qiana Bridal, Ivory & Co, Hazaar of London, Zaeem Jamal and many more. From short and sweet tea-length dresses and vintage designs to glamourous ballgowns fit for a princess, there is something to suit every style, shape and budget.

Head to the Wedding Theatre* to discover all you need to know about big day beauty, hair and style.

The National Wedding Show’s glam squad will share their Top 10 Tips for achieving your perfect wedding day look, with demonstrations, tips and tricks for brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom. During each session, one lucky bride will be selected for a makeover live on stage and presented to the audience in a breath-taking ‘big reveal’.

Discover breathtaking blooms in the Designer Flower Market, where you can find fabulous floral displays in a plethora of colours together with expert advice from a host of top florists. Whether you’re dreaming of a traditional fairytale wedding or planning your very own winter wonderland, there are stylish solutions for all themes and colour schemes.

If you need help transforming your venue in to a spectacular backdrop for your big day, seek inspiration from The National Wedding Show’s host of wedding planners and stylists. Discover everything from dazzling lighting to stylish tableware and signage to create your perfect setting. And if you’re ready to register for a gift list or book the honeymoon of your dreams, your high-street favourites will be on hand to help, including John Lewis, Debenhams, Sandals, Thomas Cook, House of Fraser, Sandals and Turquoise Holidays.

Round off an exciting day of shopping in the Afternoon Tea Room, where you can treat your bridal party to tea and cake, or head to the Champagne Bar – with a glass of bubbly in hand, you can kick back, relax and raise a toast to your future happiness!

Get ahead of the crowds and enjoy the show in style with VIP tickets. The exclusive package includes fast track entrance to the show, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, a complimentary glass of Freixenet, a mini make-under from bareMinerals, the latest issues of You & Your Wedding and Perfect Wedding magazines and a goody box full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day.

Frost Magazine has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer 5 lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious wedding event, absolutely free! Tickets are valid any day and are limited to one pair per winner. So what are you waiting for? To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, follow @Frostmag on Twitter or Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Alternatively, sign up to our newsletter. Or subscribe to Frost Magazine TV on YouTube here: http://t.co/9etf8j0kkz.Then comment below saying what you did. Competition finishes at the end August.

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save up to £5 off the door price**. To book, visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486.

*London and Birmingham only

**Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £20 (London and Birmingham) and £18 (Manchester) at midnight the day before opening

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

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Twitter – @nationalwedding / #TNWS | Instagram – thenationalweddingshow

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Central

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VENUE & DATES
25 – 27 September London Olympia | 2 – 4 October 2015 Birmingham NEC | 24 – 25 October Manchester Central

If you are getting married then get your hands on a copy of The Wedding Survival Guide: How To Plan Your Big Day Without Losing Your Sanity. It has great advice on planning your perfect wedding and is written by our editor, Catherine Balavage. It is also available in Ebook format and is a great guide for wedding planning.

Maison Blanc Easter Chick | Awesome Things

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Frostie

An easter arrival landed on the Frost HQ doorstep, a delivery from Maison Blanc. Sigh. Inside the classy box is the cutest Easter chick. Almost too cute to eat. Well, we said almost. He has been devoured now and was yummy indeed.

From Maison Blanc

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Frostie

Well, it’s here again: Valentines’s Day. It is a mere ten days away so it is time to buy your paramour something wonderful. Here are some ideas we put together.

The Biscuit Box You’re My Cup of Tea Biscuit Card- this is an iced teapot shaped biscuit with a personalised message. We thought it was super cute and the biscuit tastes great. Available from buyagift.co.uk

Mr & Mrs Family Edition

If board games are your thing then you will love this. But if, like us, you are not too keen on board games you will still love this Mr & Mrs Family Edition game. Perfect for finding out more about your family and friends as well as finding out how well they know you. Mr & Mrs Family Edition Box Game is available here.

Fraisier St Valentin from Paul. Tastes like heaven. The perfect size for two, heart-shaped and combines Genoese sponge, créme mousseline and fresh strawberries. It is then topped with pink marzipan. It costs £11.95 and is available from 12-15th February in London stores. You can also pre-order online.

Argania Desert Defence Shampoo and Conditioner.

Made with fairly-traded, certified organic argan oil to instantly nourish and hydrate hair, leaving it looking smoother, shinier and feeling healthier, naturally. A nourishing and restorative shampoo infused with certified organic Moroccan Argan. Great stuff that your girlfriend will love. Available from Boots.com

Personalised Love Print

Very cool, stylish and gives an excellent personal touch. From buyagift.co.uk

MIMI’s Sleeping Beauty Night Time Facial Oil

We love this. Such a smart idea and it looks great too. MIMI is a make your own skincare brand so you know exactly what goes into your skincare regime. All products are 100% natural and each kit can be mixed in minutes. You can also adjust the ingredients whilst mixing, tailoring it to your preferences. It can also be used as a massage oil.

Available online at www.makeitmakeit.com, there are currently 3 kits in the range from £22-£35 and includes a night oil, body scrub and face mask.

MIMI’s Sleeping Beauty Night Time Facial Oil makes 35ml and comes with all the ingredients, recipe, instructions, mixing equipment and elegant bottle. Used every night will last four-six weeks so you can carry on enjoying this luxury face treatment for much longer past Valentine’s Day.

Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne 75cl Bottle and Taittinger Prestige Rosé NV

No words needed. Buy if you want them to love you forever more. Available from Amazon, sainsburys.co.uk and tesco.com

If you are stuck for where to take your love for Valentine’s Day then check out our Valentine’s Day restaurant guide.

Fiona Cairns’ Christmas Baking Tips

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Frostie

Forward Planning – Lists
I am a great believer in making lists, and part of Christmas for me is planning my baking, writing lists and enjoyable hours in the kitchen. You can’t start early enough and this way you really cut the stress in half. Choose a few of your seasonal favourite recipes, maybe factor in a couple of new ideas which have caught your eye. Think about how much time you have, don’t be over ambitious and remember to know your skill limitations.

Store Cupboard
Read through the recipes and check your store cupboard. Stock up on the longer life ingredients you might require such as dried fruits, nuts, sugar, flour and spices.

Freezer
The deep freeze does come into its own for Christmas. Unbaked goods especially can be stored and baked off freshly as required – little and often.
Clear space and ensure you have plenty of freezer containers with lids, labels, foil, freezer bags etc.

Baking Ingredients – Prepare
The temperature of your ingredients when baking is so important. Remove butter at least a few hours, or even the night before from the fridge. Stand uncracked eggs in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes or so if chilled.

Fresh Bakes – Anytime
I always make a big batch of gingerbread men and festive shaped shortbreads (stars, hearts and Christmas trees are my favourites). I roll the dough, cut the shapes out and layer with silicone paper and store in large containers in the freezer. Defrost and bake a batch when required, your family and guests will be so impressed. The house will have a delicious aroma too. Some cakes e.g. chocolate cake freezes especially well, although freeze buttercream separately. Chocolate ganache is best freshly made.

Enjoy
Why not arrange a “Christmas bake in day” or an afternoon with a few friends or family members. I do this every year with a few girlfriends it gets us into the festive spirit and its great fun.

Bake Ahead
The Christmas cake, pudding and mincemeat can be made as early as October and the earlier they are made the better they will taste.

Edible gifts
Delight family and friends with beautifully packaged little boxes of gingerbreads, seasonal biscuits, a Christmas cake, batch of cupcakes, or a jar of mincemeat. Start collecting and recycle ribbons little boxes, bags etc. I do this all year so by Christmas I have a wonderful assortment.

Christmas cake
A traditional rich fruit Christmas cake is not for everyone, children often don’t like it. Bake a delicious chocolate cake, cupcakes or roulade too, or light airy meringues, or even a tropical fruit pavlova as alternatives.

Cheat
If you really don’t have time (or the inclination for that matter) why not buy a cake. It could be iced or un-iced, add a little booze, perhaps a fabulous ribbon, a few candles, a bundle of cinnamon sticks, candy canes or deep red and white roses for decoration.
Do remember a simple design is often the most effective.

Fiona Cairns has a delicious selection of cakes available from Waitrose.com. You can find out more about her at www.fionacairns.com

The Best Christmas Food

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Frostie

We have been getting very lucky at Frost. And very fat too. Just so we can review the best Christmas treats for you. Here it is: the most mouth-watering gifts this Christmas.

Cakes from Paul
Christmas Igloo Cake £19.95

Super sweet and made for children. Adults will love it too. Serves 6-8 people and looks too good to eat. Made with light chocolate sponge, smooth white and dark chocolate mousse with a lining of hazelnut craquant, vanilla cream and covered in a thin layer of white chocolate. Divine, just divine.

Bûche Amande Abricot £28.95

An alternative to a chocolate cake, this is delicious and refreshing. Fruity and full of flavour. Has edible pearls of gold, loaded with semi-candied apricot pieces and a nutty almond crunch and then wrapped in a light and fluffy sponge with smooth vanilla and almond mile mousse. Stunningly delicious.

From http://www.paul-uk.com

Prestat, chocolatier to Her Majesty The Queen have launched some amazing Christmas chocolate gifts.

Father Christmas Bauble – Gin Truffles 60g
£6.95

Very wow. Delicious and VERY alcoholic. Hic.

Snowman Bauble – Snowball Coconut Truffles
£6.95

So unbelievable tasty. Hard not to eat them all at once.

Christmas Chocolate Box (210g)
£16

Impossible to choose a favourite. These are absolute decadence. Each one as delicious as the next.

From Selfridges.com and ocado.com

Shloer Celebration White Bubbly £2.99
This was a particular favourite of our editor as she is pregnant at the moment: alcohol-free white bubbly. It tastes great and gives the joy and sociability of a glass of wine without the alcohol. Shloer Celebration is an alcohol-free bubbly served in a celebratory-style bottle with a popping cork to add extra sparkle and theatre to your special occasions.
The Celebration range comes in two delicious flavours made from sparkling grape juice. Shloer Celebration White Bubbly has a crisp and full bodied flavour, using the very best in white grape juices to create the perfect glass of fizz – no alcohol required! Best served chilled.

RRP £2.99 | 75cl bottles | Available in tesco.com, sainsburys.co.uk, ocado.com and asda.com

The Garlic Farm Boxing Day Essentials

£12.95

Great sauces from The Garlic Farm, all delicious. This Boxing Day give some extra love to your leftover grub. Vamp up your ham, Coronate your cold turkey and Marmalade your Manchego. Three essentials for your post Christmas feasting. Vampire Relish, Coronation Sauce and Onion Marmalade all in a lovely jute bag for the perfect gift.

What’s your favourite?

Indie Band Boy+Kite Wants To Marry You

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Frostie

To celebrate the release of their two new singles “Either Way” and “Turned Sideways”, indie quartet Boy+Kite will host pop-up wedding events around the U.S., kicking off in late September.

The on-the-spot weddings are open to all couples that want to tie the knot without all the fuss. The officiant, cake, and champagne are included in your ticket, along with Boy+Kite, who will be there to serenade you and your true love on the big day.

For more information, go to http://www.boypluskite.com

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My Baker launches new whimsical and magical cakes with delivery within 24-48 hours

Melissa’s Life-Changing Carrot and Olive Oil Cake

Win Tickets To The UK’s Biggest Wedding Show This Autumn

Maison Blanc Easter Chick | Awesome Things

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2015

Fiona Cairns’ Christmas Baking Tips

The Best Christmas Food

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