If you want to impress your family and friends at the next birthday party gathering, nothing is more on-trend than mini cakes. Here’s how to these cakes together to perfection
Word play Happy Birthday! Write a message to the birthday child, or write all the names of the guests. You could even play a game and the guests can make words from the letters you create!
Things that go bump in the night! These spooky cupcakes have meringue ghosts floating over fairy floss. Great for kids Halloween or birthday parties - OOOOooooOOooo!
Sink your teeth into these sinfully sweet and oozy caramel crunch chocolate cupcakes! The ultimate indulgence, perfect for a kid's birthday party or just a weekend treat.
We've done all the hard work for you and tested thousands of cakes to bring you our most delicious recipes. There's a cake for every occasion. Our raspberry and custard tea cake is perfect for afternoon tea. Our rich white chocolate mud cake would make any birthday special. Try our luscious black forest cheesecake to finish any dinner on a sweet note. And if you really want to impress, our chocolate ice-cream celebration cake is an absolute showstopper and you can put it together in under an hour.
These yummy bite-sized cakes are gluten-free and freezer-friendly. Make more than one batch and store in the freezer ready to be popped into lunchboxes or even served at your next birthday party.
Sweet, fluffy and zesty, these iced lemon cupcakes are wonderful made for the family for birthday celebrations. They are also wonderful enjoyed as a treat for morning tea with a mug of coffee.
Light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are beautiful when topped with a creamy, white icing. Sprinkle with silver cachous to create a festive dessert perfect for Christmas or birthdays.
Light, fluffy and wonderfully sweet, these vanilla cupcakes are topped with a divine passionfruit cream and imitation butterfly wings to create a brilliant dessert perfect for birthday parties.
These cupcakes are not only sweet and tasty, but are utterly gorgeous too. Make them for your loved ones for a birthday, anniversary or celebration of choice. Divine!
12-hole (¹/³-cup/80ml)standard muffin pan 11 purple standard muffin paper cases 7cm (2¾-inch) round fluted cutter 3.5cm (1½-inch) round cutter 40cm x 50cm (16-inch x20-inch) rectangular cake board (page 68) You’ll have 1 cup of the cake mixture left over; use to make extra cakes for the party. Use any themed scrapbooking stickers you like. Note
This recipe is a little beauty. I’ve baked this as a birthday cake countless times and it’s always a winner. The feijoas pair so well with the coconut and lime, making a delightfully zingy and zesty treat.
If you love creating a beautiful grazing platter to feed your guests, your world is about to open up! From breakfast boards to dessert delights, here are all our favourite ways to interpret a platter – and they all make entertaining a breeze.
Whip up this incredibly indulgent chocolate whisky cake recipe next time you need to impress! Decorate with Maltesers and grated chocolate for a delicious finish
This loathsome crime lord has many enemies, but when Jaffa The Hutt is in cake form, he's not so scary. This epic Star Wars brownie birthday cake from Disney's Star Wars Party Cakes cookbook will win everyone over - adults included.
What started off as a fun filled hobby, has seen Amelia Ferrier creating her very own cookbook with the constant cake orders in between to keep her busy!
Hold on tight, we're taking flight! This cake decoration is perfect for a Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party, or a infant's nursery rhyme birthday party.
Lord of the Rings-inspired hobbit house birthday cake! Make this birthday cake for any Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, and Hobbit fans of Sam, Frodo, Pippin and Merry.
The Sun is a great ball of fire! This birthday cake has chocolate covered ice cream cone solar flares, and is perfect for any wannabe astronauts or star gazers.
Crazy scientist experiment birthday cake for your little scientists! Fill the cone flasks with lollies so the children get a surprise when they lift the cone flasks!
Rich, chocolatey and utterly decadent, this devil's food cake from The Australian Women's Weekly vintage cookbooks is the perfect treat for birthdays, afternoon teas or even just because.
Whether you're celebrating a friend's birthday, engagement, or career milestone this decadent salted caramel three-tier cake will show just how much you care.
One of the most important accessories for any young glamourette is her designer handbag and this stunning cake will be the envy of all the guests. It can be completed a day ahead, and decorated on the big day.
Two is never terrible when it comes to this delightful birthday cake by the Australian Women's Weekly. Buttercream hides a multitude of sins, so don't worry about any little mistakes!
a carnival of cakes to delight your guests you could also personalise each cake with the name of the birthday child Tint each portion of butter cream with each of the colourings. Using a fork as a handle, spread top and side of each cake with a different coloured butter cream. Arrange balloon cakes […]
You can use ready-made air-popped popcorn instead of making your own; you will need about 8 cups. While this looks cute enough for a baby’s first birthday, it’s best not to use the popcorn instead, pipe some of the frosting over the sheep to make its woolly coat. Note
Use Skittles as an alternative to the mini M&M’s. Store the cakes in an airtight container in a cool darkplace. Refrigerating the cakes will cause the colour on the M&M’s to run. Note
Make a cottage for each year of the birthday child’s age and, rather than using fruit sticks for the chimneys, use chunky coloured candles, instead. You’ll have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over, enough to make another little house. Note
You’ll have about 1 1/2 cup of the cake mixture left over; make more noughts and crosses cakes for your guests. This is a very easy birthday cake to make; it is suitable for boys and girls alike. You can make it in any colour you like. Note
EQUIPMENT Two x deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pans 5cm (2-inch) round cutter 30cm (12-inch) round cake board To make your own coloured sugar crystals, place white table sugar in a plastic zip top bag with a little colouring. Massage the colouring through the sugar until it’s evenly coloured. This little piggy went to a […]
This beautiful raspberry and rosewater cake is perfect for a birthday celebration or a Valentine's Day gift for your loved one. Not only does it look amazing, it tastes utterly delicious.
Now we are six! Celebrate this auspicious occasion with this delightful sssssnakey ssssix cake, by the Australian Women's Weekly. The birthday boy or girl will be delighted!
Equipment 30cm (12-inch) round wooden cake board 15cm (6-inch) round wooden cake board Smoothing tools 3cm x 3.5cm (1¼-inch x 1½-inch) scalloped cutter 3 wooden skewers 2 paper piping bags Tape measure Fine artist’s paint brush 2.5cm (1-inch) perspex measure Tweezers Pale minty green and soft dusty pink blend together for a sweet old- fashioned […]
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