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FANTASTIC BUNDT CAKES

Three ideas for you to make and share this season, each using very different f lavours, toppings and decor.

SERIOUSLY GOOD CAKE CONVERSATION

Expert cake makers Christine and Phil, of BLACK BOX CAKE, teach their seriously good baking, decorating and business skills to cake makers worldwide. They share a monthly slice of the wisdom, tips and techniques that have brought them success.

INDULGENT TREATS FROM THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF

Cream cheese, chilli & onion bagel loaf MAKES

Pick of the PRODUCTS

TREAT YOURSELVES TO THE LATEST FESTIVE PRODUCTS TO HIT THE SHELVES!

THE CONFIDENT CAKER...

TIS THE SEASON TO SET SOME BOUNDARIES!

Burns night favourites!

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR BAKES!

Get the party started with these festive cakes and bakes...

CAKE HEAVEN

Get creative with loaf cakes and tasty bakes!

BISCUIT HEAVEN

Bite-size bakes to enjoy with coffee!

PUDDING HEAVEN

Epic desserts to satisfy a sweet tooth!

HOW TO MAKE... MINCE PIE CUPCAKES

These sweet treats are a must-bake this festive season. All the yumminess of a classic Christmassy mince pie, but in a cake!

Cakes & Bakes with JULIET SEAR

This month Juliet has got her magic hat on as she provides us with astonishing illusion cakes. Fancy a tipple and a great-tasting cake? You've now got two-for-one!

TEATIME TREATS

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea with friends!

SAVOURY HEAVEN

Bake up a storm with savoury snacks & lunches!

CANDY CANE BISCUITS

“These are a lovely bake for the children as they get really creative with colours and flavours – you don’t have to stick with the red and white candy cane theme. I have made rainbows and chocolate ones, but try out other variations as you wish!

Yuzucello drizzle cake

By The Wasabi Company ( www.thewasabicompany.co.uk ) SERVES

Baileys profiterole stack

By The Easy Peasy Baking Campaign ( www.fabflour.co.uk

Christmas wreath bundt cake

By The Easy Peasy Baking Campaign ( www.fabflour.co.uk

Festive pavlova wreath

By Seggiano ( www.seggiano.com ) SERVES 6 6

Panettone bread & butter pudding

By Seggiano ( www.seggiano.com ) SERVES 4-6 300g

Gingerbread latte cupcakes

By Juliet Sear ( www.julietsear.co.uk ) MAKES 12-16

Red onion tarte tatin with blue cheese & Cornish clotted cream

By Trewithen Dairy ( www.trewithendairy.co.uk ) SERVES 4-6

Spiced beetroot tarte tatin

By Dobbies Garden Centres ( www.dobies.com )

Slow-cooked turkey & cranberry wellington

By Cottage Delight ( www.cottagedelight.co.uk ) SERVES 6-8

LARCH AND SPRUCE BRANCHES

In this month’s flower tutorial, cake artist Veronica Seta uses moulds to make seasonal spruce branches along with some pine cones.

STAR CUTTER CREATIONS

Contributor Lisa Elliott tests out these Star Cutters 3-piece set by PME and shows how they could be used within Christmas creations, you can buy these cutters from www.foodheavenmag.com

CAKE DECORATING HEAVEN

Techniques to hone your decorating skills no matter your level!

STANDING MR. GONK

“Last month I shared how to create a simple carved gonk cake. This time we take it up a notch by creating a simple internal structure to create a gravity defying standing gonk! If you are looking to challenge yourself a little for a Christmas project this could be it! Whilst the cake itself isn’t too huge, the overall height gives great impact and you could absolutely customise the gonk’s facial hair and clothes to your taste” Zoe

CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR YOUR TREE

Indulge your family with extra treats decorating your tree this year, beautifully decorated they’ll look too good to eat!

SWEET TREATS & GIFTS

Zoe Burmester concludes her series of delicious sweet treats which would be perfect for gifting, favours or even as dessert table fillers - all linked to seasons and events in the year. She delves into homemade sticky sweets, chocolates, confections and more, always with an eye on how they can be turned into presentable gifts.

NATIVITY TOPPERS

Inspired by the nativity scene and for those looking for a traditional finish to their cake, try your hand at modelling Vicky Teather’s Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.

SEASONAL STENCILING

Use the template provided to create simple royal icing outlines of Christmas trees on your painted cake.

CAKE INTERNATIONAL, NOV 2023

Cake International (and for the first time Bake International) was back with a bang this autumn, and editor Joanne was there to catch all the action…

KNITTED REINDEER

An oh-so-sweet modelled reindeer from sugarpaste who can sit proudly on your Christmas dessert table.

THE PERFECT PRESENT

Cake artist Dani Brazier shows her favourite way of creating crisp edges on a square cake, all wrapped up with an edible bow!

SPRINKLE SOME MAGIC

Contributor Lisa Elliott tests out Elf Sprinkles by Purple Cupcakes for her Christmas makes, head to w w w.foodheavenmag.com to pick up these sprinkles for your own decoration needs!