 The GBBO tent was full of nice buns this week as |
| Bread Week was everything we kneaded it to be. There were plenty of buns in the oven as contestants loafed around in the tent, with many of them showing that they really are great in bread. This week, the group was put to the test with a selection of recipes that would hopefully give them the upper crust; a signature to get the judges hot under the collar, a cheeky technical challenge in the form of nice buns, and a super sharp showstopper. |  |
Phil got his guns pumping; Prue struggled with the heat; and Noel branded Paul as part-baguette. The animal showstopper theme continued into this week and we saw a doughverload of lifelike (can we call them that?) loaves - Rosie really isn't letting us forget she's a vet!
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Our Bread Week Cake Angels x GBBO bake comes from baking queen Alix Carey (@mykitchendrawer). She created a FAB Rainbow Babka Bread, perfect for all occasions but especially if you want to bring a pop of colour to the table!
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Shake ya bourbon, it's Biscuit Week!
| We may have missed Dan's man bun in the tent, but week two was still a cracker. Contestants were challenged with a signature classic to break the mould; an old school technical to get the (fig) ball rolling; and finally, a sculptural showstopper in the form of a giant edible masterpiece. We still haven't seen a famous Hollywood handshake, but one things for sure, Biscuit Week really brought out the Michelangelos of dough. |  |
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| Congratulations to Alice for her crowning of Star Baker - well deserved! Shoutouts to Michelle, Priya and Rosie for some spectacular showstoppers too - animal magic really took over the tent this week. Helena had a tough week, she needed to pull her finger out for the signature but there was mixed views to whether she nailed it or not. As for David, he just needed to keep his nuts warm to ensue he made it through to week three. We also established that Henry's organ really wasn't as big as Prue had first hoped...! | |
 Talking of biscuit bars, we’ve got a WHEELY exciting giveaway launching today. Check out our Instagram and you could win yourself some baked goodies, drizzled in Priya's ruby chocolate, by the fab @LilsParlour. | |
| This week’s Cake Angels x GBBO bake fitted perfectly with the giant biscuit sculpture theme; an incrEDIBLE cookie box of treats by biscuit queen Steph (@baked.by.steph). Perfect for a party or even a quirky coffee morning, this box of dreams is biscuit goals. Fancy having a go at making one yourself? You can now find Steph’s recipe on our website.  |  |
| | We told you it was a cracker of an episode; tears, teamwork and tantrums.. and some cookies that really did crumble. We are (along with the rest of the country) gutted to see Jamie go, but love the petition to rename Jamie Dodgers! We're also praying for a Dan and Jamie spin off show... As we look ahead to week three, things are getting serious. Contestants really should stop loafing around... because next week is BREAD WEEK! |
Roll up your sleeves, put on your apron and turn up the heat… BAKE OFF IS BACK.
What better way to kick-start the #GBBO season than with a showstopper first episode - Cake Week.
| Contestants were put to the test in last night’s episode with a series of bakes that saw blood, sweat and tears (quite literally – watch out for your fingers Michael!). There was groping from Phil; a lack of eggs from Jamie; and a timer malfunction from Dan; but the icing on the cake has to be that furry garden chat between Helena and Paul… most awkward moment ever? Fur real. | |
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Huge congrats to Michelle for bagging the first Star Baker title of the series! However, there were two other close runners for our BAEker of the Week; Michael and Jamie. Let’s be honest, Michael took us on an emotional rollercoaster whilst still being completely adorable (even with only 9 fingers); and Jamie took an early lead as the People’s Champion for refusing to cry on camera and having his voice break in front of the judges.. cute.
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| Unlike Jamie (quote of the episode: ‘I like angel cake, but like the cheap one, like the 50p job’), we were delighted to see angel cakes on the menu in the technical challenge. Give yours a Cake Angels finish by topping them with our Blush Sprinkles. |  This year, we’re celebrating our brand ambassador #bakebosses so keep your eyes peeled for weekly Archangel Showstoppers. |
Our Cake Angels x GBBO bake this week comes from the incredible @sugarbase_. She’s used our Floral Cake Art and Flower Power Cake Toppers to deliver the WOW factor with this colourful cake. Be sure to check out her latest bakes and how-tos on her account, or read more about her on her Archangel page.
 | All in all a fab start to the Bake Off season. Super sad to see Dan go (we’ll miss the trendy man bun in the tent), but onwards and upwards… bring on Biscuit Week!  |
 | We chat to Steph (@baked.by.steph) in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. Here's a massive thank you for helping us get to our 10k milestone on Instagram!We love your baking style, where do you get your inspo from? I’m mainly inspired by fashion and beauty trends as our best sellers are our fashion cookies, but I spend a lot of time on Insta and Youtube (more than I’d probably care to admit) watching cake and cookie videos which always inspires me to try out new techniques. |
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
Ooooh, too many ideas! I think I’d design some fashion-inspired 2Ds. Sneaker sprinkles anyone?!
Are you a self-taught baker or do you often look online for tutorials? A bit of both. My mum is a great baker (shout out to my mum!) so baking was something I grew up learning. In recent years I’ve developed my skills from online tutorials, tips from the online baking community, and a lot of trial and error.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I’m pretty much obsessed with anything that sparkles or shines so the geode cake/cookie/macaron trend really caught my eye and I just had to have a go.
What is your baking goal? Open a bakery? Bake for someone famous? Launch a cookbook? Raise money for charity?
I mean, if Beyoncé ordered a cake from me my life would pretty much be complete. (@Beyoncé hit me up!).
Ooooh, too many ideas! I think I’d design some fashion-inspired 2Ds. Sneaker sprinkles anyone?!
Are you a self-taught baker or do you often look online for tutorials? A bit of both. My mum is a great baker (shout out to my mum!) so baking was something I grew up learning. In recent years I’ve developed my skills from online tutorials, tips from the online baking community, and a lot of trial and error.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I’m pretty much obsessed with anything that sparkles or shines so the geode cake/cookie/macaron trend really caught my eye and I just had to have a go.
What is your baking goal? Open a bakery? Bake for someone famous? Launch a cookbook? Raise money for charity?
I mean, if Beyoncé ordered a cake from me my life would pretty much be complete. (@Beyoncé hit me up!).
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What would be your ideal/perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
I’d love a HUGE white kitchen with lots of natural daylight for both my mental health and for taking product shots. Oh and Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye would ideally be there every day just for chats.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I just love the fun factor of all the Cake Angels products! Everything is so colourful!
I’d love a HUGE white kitchen with lots of natural daylight for both my mental health and for taking product shots. Oh and Jonathan Van Ness from Queer Eye would ideally be there every day just for chats.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I just love the fun factor of all the Cake Angels products! Everything is so colourful!
Rainbow Sprinkles 75g
£1.90
With a burst of colour, Cake Angels Rainbow milk chocolate and sugar sprinkles will add a little bit of magic to your cupcakes, cakes, brownies or desserts. Dive in and get decorating!
75g
No artificial colours or flavourings
Ingredients: Multicoloured Stars: sugar, rice flour, cocoa butter, thickener (tragacanth), concentrates (beetroot, sweet potato, apple, radish, cherry), colour (mixed carotenes). Milk chocolate beans: sugar,cocoa mass, cocoa butter, dried whole milk, rice starch, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), glazing agents (arabic gum, carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac), concentrates (radish, blackcurrant, lemon, safflower, algae). Milk chocolate contains cocoa solids 35% minimum
Rainbow Crispies: dextrose, rice, flour, sugar, glucose syrup, concentrates (algae, beetroot, radish, safflower, lemon), glazing agent (shellac), colour (curcumin).
For allergens, see ingredients listed in bold
Suitable for Vegetarians
Nutritional Information: (Per 100g)
Energy 411 kcal, Fat 5.9g, of which saturates 3.6g. Carbohydrates 87g, of which sugars 75g. Fibre 1.5g. Protein 0.9g. Salt 0.1g.
Flower Power - Daisies
£1.75
Make your cakes look amazing with these beautiful sugar flower decorations by Cake Angels. These edible flower shaped decorations come in beautifully bold colours. They are perfect for adding the finishing touch to special occasion cakes, ice cream, trifles, cookies and much more.
- Individually hand-crafted
- Edible sugar decorations
No artificial colours or flavours
Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Starch, Egg White Powder, Thickener (Gum Arabic), Colours (Beetroot Red, Anthocyanin, Curcumin, Carmine).
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Not suitable for Vegetarians
Nutritional Information: (Per 100g)
Energy 396 kcal, Fat <0.1g, of which saturates <0.1g. Carbohydrates 96g , of which sugars 96g..Protein 0.1g
Carnival Sprinkles 114g
£2.49
Add a burst of colour to cakes, jazz up your biscuits or decorate your desserts with Cake Angels Carnival sprinkles. With raspberry and lemon pieces, rainbow confetti, milk choc jazzies, and multi-coloured stars, you can sprinkle a little magic on your creations. Dive in and get decorating!
114g
No artificial colours or flavourings
Ingredients: RASPBERRY AND LEMON FLAVOUR SPRINKLES [Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates (Radish, Carrot and Blackcurrant), Glazing Agent (Shellac), Flavourings, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Colour (Curcumin)], MULTICOLOURED CONFETTI [Sugar, Rice Flour, Cocoa Butter, Thickener 9Tragacanth) Colours (Camine, Mixed Carotens, Anthocyanins), Concentrates ( Spirulina, Safflower)], MILK CHOCOLATE JAZZIES [Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Dried Whole Milk, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins)), Sugar, Wheat Starch, Glucose Syrup, Concentrates (Radish, Lemon, Blackcurrant, Safflower, Spirulina, Apple), Glazing Agents (White and Yellow Beeswax)), STAR SUGAR SPRINKLES [ Sugar, Rice Flour, Cocoa Butter, Thickener 9Tragacanth), Concentrates (Sweet Potato, Apple, Radish, Cherry) Colour(Cucumin)] Milk Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 30% minimum, Milk solids 20% minimum.
Allergy Advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Nutritional Information: (Per 100g)
Energy 426kcal, Fat 6.8g, of which saturates 4.3g. Carbohydrates 90g, of which sugars 83g. Fibre 1.1g. Protein 1.4g. Salt <0.1g.
She Loves Me - Pink Roses
£1.75
Make your cakes look amazing with these beautiful edible sugar pink roses decorations by Cake Angels. They are perfect for adding the finishing touch to special occasion cakes, ice cream, trifles, cookies and much more.
Super cute and part of our Valentines Collection (heavenly decorations sold separately)
- Individually hand-crafted
- Edible sugar decorations
No artificial colours or flavours
Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Starch, Egg White Powder, Colours (Copper complex of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, Carmine, Curcumin).
For allergens, see ingredients in bold.
Not suitable for vegetarians
Nutritional Information: (Per 100g)
Energy 396 kcal. Fat <0.1g, of which saturates <0.1g. Carbohydrates 96g, of which sugars 96g. Protein 0.1g
What are the three essential tools/tips for getting the perfect Instagram shot?
I’m still learning but here’s what I know so far: 1. Natural daylight is a must. 2. Take the time to find the right angle - even if it means standing on top of the table! 3. Really think about your composition - is there clutter in the background? Would it help to add anything e.g. a plant, cup of coffee, a whisk, etc? Take a picture, review, adjust and repeat until you’re happy!
Fave quote you live by?
“It’s not the end of the world.” It may be a cliché but the nature of baking is such that things can go wrong ALL. THE. TIME! You have to learn how to quickly put things into perspective and move on fast otherwise you’d never get anything done!
I’m still learning but here’s what I know so far: 1. Natural daylight is a must. 2. Take the time to find the right angle - even if it means standing on top of the table! 3. Really think about your composition - is there clutter in the background? Would it help to add anything e.g. a plant, cup of coffee, a whisk, etc? Take a picture, review, adjust and repeat until you’re happy!
Fave quote you live by?
“It’s not the end of the world.” It may be a cliché but the nature of baking is such that things can go wrong ALL. THE. TIME! You have to learn how to quickly put things into perspective and move on fast otherwise you’d never get anything done!
Thanks so much Steph!
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| Summer is well and truly here and we’re ready to go flamin(go) mad and turn up the heat. Whether its sunny garden get-togethers, late night pool parties or dusky evening BBQs, make sure you tropic like it’s hot and make it a one to remember. |  @candleandcakeparty |
August is all about the colour pop, and when it comes to decking out your party, look no further than Candle and Cake (@candleandcakeparty); the go-to place for ‘stylish party supplies and decorations for modern gatherings’. They’ve got everything from balloon cake toppers; to fruit shaped cookie cutters and pineapple garlands; not forgetting the flamingo confetti! What more could you ask for? Be sure to check out our Bank Holiday Bonanza Giveaway for your chance to get your hands on some of their best sellers, too!
 @candleandcakeparty |  @candleandcakeparty |  @candleandcakeparty |
Now you’ve got your decorations, it’s time to get baking. Team up our Rainbow Sprinkles and Aloha! Cake Toppers for the perfect summer combo – take a look at #bakeboss @sugarbase_'s account to see how she created these INCRED cupcakes and you’ll be sure to wow your guests. Plus, don’t forget to grab 30% off our Halo Products all month.. Suns out, buns out!
 You’re nearly ready to party. But for those who fill with dread at the thought of bikini season, fear not! Get yourself on Instagram and give Chessie King (@chessiekingg) a search. What. A. Babe. She’ll break up your perfect feed with real-life, honest opinions that will leave you feeling FAB about your FLAB. Remember, whatever your body shape, you are a SRONG, PROUD and BEAUTIFUL. Go get ‘em girl. |  @chessiekingg |
Exclusive: Hazel reveals all her baking secrets
 | We chat to Hazel in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. Here's a massive thank you for helping us get to our 10k milestone on Instagram! |
We all start somewhere… what motivated you to start baking and how long did it take you to build up your skills?
I started baking last summer using a cake mixer which enhanced my skills massively (after my childhood baking with my mum!) - within a few attempts I mastered a gorgeous sponge which is so easy to achieve!
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
I would love to create a fancy range of chocolate decorations to add to cupcakes - I used to look at icing creations as a child and was amazed at the tiny, detailed creations made - I would love to see something similar from chocolate - for example a strip of chocolate floral lace which could be added to the top of a cupcake!
Are you a self-taught baker or do you often look online for tutorials?
I have used a few Mary Berry recipes but besides following the guidelines I have taught myself to add and take away ingredients to make it my own!
Do you have a favourite baker – maybe someone you look up to?
Mary Berry!
I started baking last summer using a cake mixer which enhanced my skills massively (after my childhood baking with my mum!) - within a few attempts I mastered a gorgeous sponge which is so easy to achieve!
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
I would love to create a fancy range of chocolate decorations to add to cupcakes - I used to look at icing creations as a child and was amazed at the tiny, detailed creations made - I would love to see something similar from chocolate - for example a strip of chocolate floral lace which could be added to the top of a cupcake!
Are you a self-taught baker or do you often look online for tutorials?
I have used a few Mary Berry recipes but besides following the guidelines I have taught myself to add and take away ingredients to make it my own!
Do you have a favourite baker – maybe someone you look up to?
Mary Berry!
What’s your biggest baking disaster?
I once put the grill on instead of the oven - oops!!!
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours?
Is this important to you? I did not know this and this is great to hear as I have always found the products to taste delicious and non fake tasting which is far too common in many sweet products.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I absolutely love the products - to the girly packaging, to the variety and detail and care that goes into all of the products. I am a very creative person so I really appreciate the effort that has gone into the brand and products!
I once put the grill on instead of the oven - oops!!!
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours?
Is this important to you? I did not know this and this is great to hear as I have always found the products to taste delicious and non fake tasting which is far too common in many sweet products.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I absolutely love the products - to the girly packaging, to the variety and detail and care that goes into all of the products. I am a very creative person so I really appreciate the effort that has gone into the brand and products!
What are the three essential tools/tips for getting the perfect Instagram shot?
Use a ring light to make the lighting perfect. Use VSCO to add gorgeous filters and try natural lighting too!
What would be your ideal/perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
I would love to have a huge, I mean HUGE Kitchen with a huge island in the middle. I would have a white kitchen so it is kept bright and clean looking, with marble work tops and gold accessories. Of course a top of the range cake mixer on the island too!
Use a ring light to make the lighting perfect. Use VSCO to add gorgeous filters and try natural lighting too!
What would be your ideal/perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
I would love to have a huge, I mean HUGE Kitchen with a huge island in the middle. I would have a white kitchen so it is kept bright and clean looking, with marble work tops and gold accessories. Of course a top of the range cake mixer on the island too!
That really does sound like baking heaven! Cake Angels appreciate everything you've done for us Hazel so thank you.
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Exclusive: Meet the BAE-ker behind some of our fave looks on the baking scene
 | We chat to Sunnie aka Sunshine Bakes in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. Thank you for helping us get to our 10k milestone on Instagram! |
We love your baking style (add specifics for Archangel), where do you get your inspo from?
My inspo comes from my beautiful children and everyday life.
When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
As of January this year, I really started enjoying posting and being apart of a amazing baking community.
What is a go-to baking product everyone should have in their kitchen cupboard?
Cake Agels sprinkles of course.
What does baking mean to you?
Baking to me is a way to creatively express myself. being a single mum of two young children, it’s my way to relax and unwind. I just Love creating and baking new and exciting bakes.
My inspo comes from my beautiful children and everyday life.
When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
As of January this year, I really started enjoying posting and being apart of a amazing baking community.
What is a go-to baking product everyone should have in their kitchen cupboard?
Cake Agels sprinkles of course.
What does baking mean to you?
Baking to me is a way to creatively express myself. being a single mum of two young children, it’s my way to relax and unwind. I just Love creating and baking new and exciting bakes.
 | Do you have a favourite bakery? Of course - Sunshine Bakes! |
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
Possibly A new sprinkle mix.
Have you ever had any weird or wonderful baking requests?
Yes to both! More wonderful than weird. but the weirdest flavour combo for me was a marmite cake with pickle frosting. My customer absolutely loved it.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I absolutely love creating colourful textured buttercream cakes. My baking style is so unique, fun and colourful, so this style I’m loving right now. The possibilities are endless.
What would be your perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
It would be a rose cottage, located on the beach, with sea view, with all, top of the line baking equipment.
Possibly A new sprinkle mix.
Have you ever had any weird or wonderful baking requests?
Yes to both! More wonderful than weird. but the weirdest flavour combo for me was a marmite cake with pickle frosting. My customer absolutely loved it.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I absolutely love creating colourful textured buttercream cakes. My baking style is so unique, fun and colourful, so this style I’m loving right now. The possibilities are endless.
What would be your perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
It would be a rose cottage, located on the beach, with sea view, with all, top of the line baking equipment.
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours?
Is this important to you? Yes & it’s also important to many of my customers.
What are the three essential tips for getting the perfect Instagram shot?
I’m still learning the art of insta photography, I use my iPhone and natural light as much as I can.
Fave quote you live by?
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I absolutely love all Cake Angels products! And use them regularly in my creations. I love how I can create so many different Bakes with the same items. & have so many different designs. The Cake Angels team, are so kind and lovely, so it’s such a pleasure being apart of the Archangel Army.
Is this important to you? Yes & it’s also important to many of my customers.
What are the three essential tips for getting the perfect Instagram shot?
I’m still learning the art of insta photography, I use my iPhone and natural light as much as I can.
Fave quote you live by?
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
I absolutely love all Cake Angels products! And use them regularly in my creations. I love how I can create so many different Bakes with the same items. & have so many different designs. The Cake Angels team, are so kind and lovely, so it’s such a pleasure being apart of the Archangel Army.
Thank you Sunnie! We really do love your bakes and can't wait to see what you create next.
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Exclusive: all the other questions you want to know about What Jessica Baked Next
 | We chat to Jessica, aka What Jessica Baked Next in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. |
We love your baking style, where do you get your inspo from?
I get my inspiration from cookery books, the food section in magazines, reading other food blogs and also closer to home, with my mum, who is an amazing baker. I’ve been alongside my mum in the kitchen since I was a little girl and she’s taught me all the fundamentals of classic British-style baking - delicious sponge cakes, butterfly and fairy cakes and shortbread are just a few recipes I baked with my mum when I was growing up.
We all start somewhere! What motivated you to start baking and how long did it take you to build up your skills?
I’ve always loved baking, but I never intended to follow a career in the cookery industry. I left school like most people unsure of what they wanted to do as a career and after leaving a college course that didn’t inspire me, I got a job at my local bakery and learnt so many skills before enrolling on a three-year course and achieved a diploma in professional cookery.
When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
I have a full-time job but I still blog in my free time. My blogging journey has been great so far and I’m extremely thankful for the opportunities to work with many fantastic companies, which have been a great honour and a lot of fun for me too. When people from all over the world started making my recipes, the joy and satisfaction I got made me realise my blog was more than a hobby, it was my passion.
What does your typical weekend look like?
There is no such thing as a typical weekend for me. Some weekends I’m at work, but on weekends off I'll spend time catching up with family and friends and I love to do some baking if I get the chance!
Why do you bake? Celebrations, special occasions, as a surprise?
At the moment I bake just for fun, as that’s where I get my enjoyment. I like to make birthday cakes for family members or friends. In the future I would love to turn my blog into a business, either selling my bakes or teaching others how to bake/cook.
I get my inspiration from cookery books, the food section in magazines, reading other food blogs and also closer to home, with my mum, who is an amazing baker. I’ve been alongside my mum in the kitchen since I was a little girl and she’s taught me all the fundamentals of classic British-style baking - delicious sponge cakes, butterfly and fairy cakes and shortbread are just a few recipes I baked with my mum when I was growing up.
We all start somewhere! What motivated you to start baking and how long did it take you to build up your skills?
I’ve always loved baking, but I never intended to follow a career in the cookery industry. I left school like most people unsure of what they wanted to do as a career and after leaving a college course that didn’t inspire me, I got a job at my local bakery and learnt so many skills before enrolling on a three-year course and achieved a diploma in professional cookery.
When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
I have a full-time job but I still blog in my free time. My blogging journey has been great so far and I’m extremely thankful for the opportunities to work with many fantastic companies, which have been a great honour and a lot of fun for me too. When people from all over the world started making my recipes, the joy and satisfaction I got made me realise my blog was more than a hobby, it was my passion.
What does your typical weekend look like?
There is no such thing as a typical weekend for me. Some weekends I’m at work, but on weekends off I'll spend time catching up with family and friends and I love to do some baking if I get the chance!
Why do you bake? Celebrations, special occasions, as a surprise?
At the moment I bake just for fun, as that’s where I get my enjoyment. I like to make birthday cakes for family members or friends. In the future I would love to turn my blog into a business, either selling my bakes or teaching others how to bake/cook.
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours? Is this important to you?
I only realised this when I started using the products. Knowing that the Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours is really important as I like to keep my bakes as natural as they can be, whilst still making them look creative and colourful.
I only realised this when I started using the products. Knowing that the Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours is really important as I like to keep my bakes as natural as they can be, whilst still making them look creative and colourful.
Thank you Jessica, we're obsessed with your bakes!
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Exclusive: It's Little Lauren opens up about all things baking, inspo and working with our team at Cake Angels
 | We chat to Lauren, aka It's Little Lauren in an Archangel interview series that celebrates our amazing Archangel gang. Thank you for helping us get to our 10k milestone on Instagram! |
We love your baking style (big drip cakes, swirl brownies and cupcake bouquets) where do you get your inspo from?
Firstly, thank you! I absolutely love Pinterest for inspiration, there’s always so many amazing cakes that give me the best ideas. I also like following other cake makers on Instagram and then adding my own individual twist on a ‘popular design’.
Firstly, thank you! I absolutely love Pinterest for inspiration, there’s always so many amazing cakes that give me the best ideas. I also like following other cake makers on Instagram and then adding my own individual twist on a ‘popular design’.
When did blogging/ Instagram turn from a hobby into a passion?
I’ve been blogging and using Instagram for what feels like years now, I’d say I was around 17 (so 5 years ago) when I first started to really love creating different cakes and taking pretty photos. Since then my passion has just got bigger and bigger, it’s the perfect creative outlet.
I’ve been blogging and using Instagram for what feels like years now, I’d say I was around 17 (so 5 years ago) when I first started to really love creating different cakes and taking pretty photos. Since then my passion has just got bigger and bigger, it’s the perfect creative outlet.
What is a go-to baking product everyone should have in their kitchen cupboard?
Oooh now that’s a really hard one, if we’re talking equipment I’d say that a good set of different nozzles is key: Russian nozzles, a 2D tip to create rose buttercream and a classic swirl. Ingredient wise it has to be sprinkles, pretty sprinkles can take any cupcake/cake straight from a 2 to a 10 every time.
Oooh now that’s a really hard one, if we’re talking equipment I’d say that a good set of different nozzles is key: Russian nozzles, a 2D tip to create rose buttercream and a classic swirl. Ingredient wise it has to be sprinkles, pretty sprinkles can take any cupcake/cake straight from a 2 to a 10 every time.
What does baking mean to you?
To me, baking means creativity and personality. Of course the taste matters just as much but I absolutely love expressing myself through different creative cakes. Whether that be an autumnal themed drip cake or pink gin cupcakes, seeing the end result and everyone loving it is what makes me really happy.
To me, baking means creativity and personality. Of course the taste matters just as much but I absolutely love expressing myself through different creative cakes. Whether that be an autumnal themed drip cake or pink gin cupcakes, seeing the end result and everyone loving it is what makes me really happy.
Do you have a favourite bakery?
You’ll laugh but can I say Greggs, does that count? Hahaha! No but seriously though I follow some amazing looking bakeries on instagram, ‘Finch Bakery’ and ‘Leticia Bakes’ are both incredible and I need to visit ASAP.
You’ll laugh but can I say Greggs, does that count? Hahaha! No but seriously though I follow some amazing looking bakeries on instagram, ‘Finch Bakery’ and ‘Leticia Bakes’ are both incredible and I need to visit ASAP.
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
Now this would be my absolute DREAM, I’ve always dreamt of designing my own baking products: sprinkles, pretty cupcake cases etc. I always find it quite hard trying to find pretty cases locally, so I think I’d have to go with designing a set of those. I’m thinking lots of girly florals, rose gold polka dots and a cocktail themed design... I could talk about this subject forever.
Now this would be my absolute DREAM, I’ve always dreamt of designing my own baking products: sprinkles, pretty cupcake cases etc. I always find it quite hard trying to find pretty cases locally, so I think I’d have to go with designing a set of those. I’m thinking lots of girly florals, rose gold polka dots and a cocktail themed design... I could talk about this subject forever.
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Have you ever had any weird or wonderful baking requests?
Hmm let me think, I’d say that my ‘strangest’ request was from Benefit Cosmetics when they wanted me to create cupcakes to match their Halloween looks. I had the task of making dead mermaids, candy sugar skulls and brow themed cakes, I absolutely loved creating it all for them though.
Hmm let me think, I’d say that my ‘strangest’ request was from Benefit Cosmetics when they wanted me to create cupcakes to match their Halloween looks. I had the task of making dead mermaids, candy sugar skulls and brow themed cakes, I absolutely loved creating it all for them though.
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours? Is this important to you?
I did, and I think that it’s amazing that they don’t contain any artificial colours or flavours. I recently held my own cupcake masterclass and lots of the girls loved using the products.
I did, and I think that it’s amazing that they don’t contain any artificial colours or flavours. I recently held my own cupcake masterclass and lots of the girls loved using the products.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I’d say that my recent cake decorating obsession has got to be cupcake bouquets, as I’m definitely having a moment with creating realistic looking flower buttercream right now. I absolutely love using the Cake Angels 2D decorative flowers to finish my bouquets too. The short answer: basically anything floral!
I’d say that my recent cake decorating obsession has got to be cupcake bouquets, as I’m definitely having a moment with creating realistic looking flower buttercream right now. I absolutely love using the Cake Angels 2D decorative flowers to finish my bouquets too. The short answer: basically anything floral!
What would be your perfect baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to create a huge 5 tier wedding cake with all of the trimmings including fresh flowers, macaroons, gold detailing. The back drop would be one of those amazing looking Pinterest weddings with the balloon arches, fairy lights and flower walls, working on something like that would be my dream.
I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to create a huge 5 tier wedding cake with all of the trimmings including fresh flowers, macaroons, gold detailing. The back drop would be one of those amazing looking Pinterest weddings with the balloon arches, fairy lights and flower walls, working on something like that would be my dream.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
Cake Angels are one of a kind really, all of the original products and pretty sprinkles/decorations are amazing to work with as they always add the perfect finishing touch to my bakes. I also love just how supportive they are as a brand, they’ve got to have the best ‘brand’ Instagram, they’re fun and always leave you feeling inspired to bake something new.
Cake Angels are one of a kind really, all of the original products and pretty sprinkles/decorations are amazing to work with as they always add the perfect finishing touch to my bakes. I also love just how supportive they are as a brand, they’ve got to have the best ‘brand’ Instagram, they’re fun and always leave you feeling inspired to bake something new.
LOVE that Jessie! Thanks for all of your amazing, Cake Angels creations. Here's to another 10k followers!
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We LOVE your baking style, where do you get your inspo from?
From all over really! Anywhere from Pinterest / Instagram / Magazines to remembering a classic name form childhood that I fancy recreating.
From all over really! Anywhere from Pinterest / Instagram / Magazines to remembering a classic name form childhood that I fancy recreating.
Do you have a favourite bakery?
Our local Farm Shop (in deepest North Wales) makes amazing Bread, Cakes and Meringues. And now I’m no city gal but of course, the dream would be to visit Peggy Porschen.
Our local Farm Shop (in deepest North Wales) makes amazing Bread, Cakes and Meringues. And now I’m no city gal but of course, the dream would be to visit Peggy Porschen.
If you could join us at Cake Angels HQ and design your own product, what would it be?
Oooh if I was designing a product it would probably be something glittery/ colourful and a really easy to use product that gave bakes a wow factor. That sounds about right for Cake Angels (yum)...
Oooh if I was designing a product it would probably be something glittery/ colourful and a really easy to use product that gave bakes a wow factor. That sounds about right for Cake Angels (yum)...
Are you a self-taught baker or do you often look online for tutorials?
Self-taught. Occasionally I’ll look something up but only if it’s a customer Bake. When baking for my family I like to experiment and wing it to a certain extent.
Self-taught. Occasionally I’ll look something up but only if it’s a customer Bake. When baking for my family I like to experiment and wing it to a certain extent.
Can you tell us about some of your recent cake decorating obsessions?
I’m obsessed with edible flowers and springtime editions to my bakes currently.
I’m obsessed with edible flowers and springtime editions to my bakes currently.
What is your baking goal? Open a bakery? Bake for someone famous? Launch a cookbook? Raise money for charity?
The dream would 100% be a cookbook. Fingers crossed!
The dream would 100% be a cookbook. Fingers crossed!
Do you have any upcoming events you want to shout about?
I’m taking a little break from events and pop-ups at the moment having just had my second baby. But plenty of new products launching on the website and regular blog updates. Check out Jessie Bakes amaze website here.
I’m taking a little break from events and pop-ups at the moment having just had my second baby. But plenty of new products launching on the website and regular blog updates. Check out Jessie Bakes amaze website here.
What would be your ideal baking set-up? Imagine having all the budget you want and any backdrop/setting in the world.
A whopping kitchen, full of all the mod cons / my fave products and plenty of fridge space! Light, clean and bright with a good view out of the windows when I’m baking.
A whopping kitchen, full of all the mod cons / my fave products and plenty of fridge space! Light, clean and bright with a good view out of the windows when I’m baking.
What are the three essential tools/tips for getting the perfect Instagram shot?
Good lighting, a clean bright background and something delicious to photograph!
Good lighting, a clean bright background and something delicious to photograph!
Did you know all Cake Angels products have no artificial colours or flavours? Is this important to you?
I did! And yes, super important. I like to know what I’m putting in both my own and my kids' bodies.
I did! And yes, super important. I like to know what I’m putting in both my own and my kids' bodies.
What is it about Cake Angels that makes you love being an Archangel?
Cake Angels have been an utter delight to be involved with from day 1. So approachable and supportive of small brands and bakers like me.
Cake Angels have been an utter delight to be involved with from day 1. So approachable and supportive of small brands and bakers like me.
Thank you Jessie, we love what you do and can't wait to reach 20k with you and your gorgeous bakes!
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