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Welcome...

…to your July 2022 issue! Summer has well

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This Cake Life

Cake inspiration, product reviews, news, views and more

SWEET TREATS AND GIFTS

Each month Zoe is going to be sharing with you 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. We will be delving into homemade sticky sweets, chocolates, confections and more, always with an eye on how they can be turned into presentable gifts.

STENCILLED STUNNER

Apply lustre dust through a tropical leaf stencil for a pretty metallic finish.

WILD ONE

A popular first birthday theme, this adorable little lion will sit proudly atop any jungle themed cakes – adefinite hit with little ones with the bonus that it’s edible!

TROPICAL TREATS

Perfect for your summer soirees, these bright toppers are simple to create with your favourite cupcake recipe.

LUAU READY!

Having a Hawaiian luau? Your party will be complete with this gorgeous cake topper, allowing you to work on modelling facial features and a sitting position.

SINGAPORE ORCHIDS

Veronica Seta continues her flower tutorials wit hSingapore orchids made from moulds and gum paste

FRUITY FEET!

Improve your cake carving by creating not one but two shaped cakes; a pair of flip flops with a fruity watermelon theme!

CHIC TEXTURE

Stone doesn’t have to be cold! Follow these simple steps to make a stone effect from sugarpaste and add wonderful texture to your cake design. The rainbows add a fun element in a chic neutral colourway.

FLAMAZING IDEA!

Nothing says summer more than a flamingo sitting on top of a coconut covered in bright palm leaves! Use rice krispie treats if you want the coconut to be edible, or even a spherical cake!

UNDER THE SEA

Learn how to make and model this super cute under the sea themed cake with adorable littles sea creatures.

A TOUCH OF TEAL

Traditional skills are combined with a contemporary twist! With royal icing making a big comeback this year, we had to re-visit the sweeping lines of this classic royal iced cake from July 201.

The Cake Professionals Success stories (and how to share them)!

It’s a challenging time, so take this time to brush up on any elements you are unsure of...

THE CONFIDENT CAKER…

Is the price of perfectionism a price worth paying?

CELEBRATORY BAKES

Victoria Sponge Swiss Roll

SIMPLE FIGURE IN RECLINING POSE

“Using basic modelling tools and techniques, this is perfect for those first starting out in figure modelling. I have styled this figure to be reading a book, but you could change this for other accessories, such as a toy. The model is pictured lying on its front on an 8in round cake” author, Julie Rogerson

Cake Chat with Aimee Ford

Award-winning cake artist Aimee Ford invites you to join her for a good ol’ chinwag, talking all things cake! This new space will cover everything Aimee has been getting up to in the world of cake, cake artists that she simply must shout about or any trend that has caught her eye that you simply must try. It’ll all be found here so sit back and relax, grab a cuppa (or something a little stronger ) and enjoy this slice of cakey goodness…