Cupcakes are everywhere at the moment, baking is the ultimate fashion statement. With celebrites such as Fearne Cotton discussing their latest bakes, and TV programmes like The Great British Bake Off becoming ever more popular it seems to me that everyone wants a piece of the trend. So, how do you make your bakes stand out from the crowd?
Everyone knows about fancy cupcake cases, from the union jack ones displayed at practically every BBQ, garden party or social event this summer to more dainty flowered or poka dot cases we've all seen them!
Everyone knows about fancy cupcake cases, from the union jack ones displayed at practically every BBQ, garden party or social event this summer to more dainty flowered or poka dot cases we've all seen them!
My personal new favorite baking accessory are minature cardboard loaf boxes, used in basically the same way as a cupcake case but they are much more sturdy, and well loaf shaped.
They work really well for things like lemon drizzle cakes or light fruity sponge mixes, and they make your cakes look super professional! They are also perfect for gifts as they make a simple cake look really special. If I use the above Lakeland moulds I tie some pretty ribbon around them. 12 moulds for £2.99 http://www.lakeland.co.uk/15781/12-Mini-Loaf-Moulds
For a girlfriends birthday these cute little moulds are perfect, you can even decorate the finished cake with berries to make it really girly! These are also 12 for £2.99 and available here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-X-CARDBOARD-MINI-LOAF-CUPCAKE-BAKING-CASES-9-5X5-5cm-PRETTY-VINTAGE-DESIGN-/300752802048?pt=UK_Home_Baking_Accessories&hash=item4606439100
Here is a picture of some lemon drizzle cakes I made in Lakelands square decorated cardboard moulds, which are unfortunately no longer featured on their website.
Happy baking, Petit Pois
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