Monthly Archives: January 2013

January Blues Cupcakes

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Aoife

My friend Suzanne throws an annual “January Blues” party, this is usually at the end of the month, just after payday.  It is a great time to catch up with friends as we may not get to see each other … Continue reading →

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ABC Birthday cake

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Aoife

I made this birthday cake yesterday for my 2 year old niece Aoibhinn.  It is made using a rectangular tin about 10 inches in length.  I used a classic Victoria sponge recipe, spread buttercream icing on it and covered it … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Aoife

I’m including a photo here of a HedgeHog Cake, this was made by my parents-in-law Dave & Angela – all credits to the dynamic duo!  This is a coffee cake, made with butter-icing.  Irel coffee (a uniquely Irish brand of … Continue reading →

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Black Forest Gateau Cake

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Aoife

I made this Black Forest Gateau for the first time today, for New Years’ Day dessert.  This is easy enough to make, it is a butter-free cake, so it is nice and light.  The sponge is: 4 large eggs whisked … Continue reading →

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Christmas Chocolate Log Cake

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Aoife

This year I followed Mary Berry’s recipe for the Christmas Chocolate Log Cake.  I would say that the sponge was delicious but the ganache was a little too rich and dark for me.  Even though I used chocolate which had … Continue reading →

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Christmas CupCakes

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Aoife

I made two different types of cupcakes for Christmas.  They were both made using a Red Velvet CupCake recipe.  I decorated 6 as Rudolph Cupcakes and the other 6 using Cream Cheese icing and some glitter & snowflake decorations. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Snowman and Penguin

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Aoife
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