Diary of a cake maker!
Sometimes cake life can be a pretty hectic one. Lots to plan, do, create and prepare for. I am a busy mum of 2 girls, running the household, BDB and making lots of wedding cakes. Here is a break down...
View ArticleHints and tips for better sugar flowers
So many pastes. So many flowers. So many tools. Its tough to know what to use and when! Read on and hopefully my little flowers blog will help! Paste - Florist paste, gum paste, petal paste. Its ALL...
View ArticleCrazy Cake Week!
What a week. I’ve had my biggest wedding order yet. I have done a 5 tier cake, 2 tier cake, single tier, 6 mini cakes and 30 cupcakes. Its been so fun. Honestly, enjoyed every minute. Apart from that...
View ArticleTips for successful baking and cakes.
Baking goes wrong for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes the reasons are unknown. But knowing a few simple hints and tips will make your baking life easier and stop the mishaps from happening. 1 – Get...
View ArticleMy story
My story The questions I get asked during most classes…How long have you been doing cakes? How did you start? So I thought I’d fill you in on my little cake story. I spent 8 years at home raising...
View ArticleMy favourite cake decorating tools
We all understand the frustration. You take up a new hobby and find yourself OBSESSED with everything to do with it. Tools, equipment, novelty items… anything! Its tough to wittle down the thousands of...
View ArticleCake Trends of 2016
Cake trends change ALOT. Its tough to keep up with whats hot and whats not. We’ve brought to you the low down on our favourite cake trends so far of 2016! Buttercream Flowers They’ve never been...
View ArticleMeet The Tutor – Dani
Here at BDB now, most people who come along to our classes have me. Laura, our other amazing Guru teaches on Thursdays. So, I wanted to tell you all a little bit about us both. While Laura is busy...
View Article5 Simple Steps To Better Cakes
Sometimes its seems easy to skip a step or rush a part of your cake to get it done. Especially when you have lots of orders and dead lines to meet. But, by following these simple steps, your cake life...
View ArticleCake Business Lockdown – Social Media Tips
During this recent lockdown, your cake business may have taken a turn in a new direction or closed for business for a while. If you plan on still having a business when life returns to normal, it is...
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