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About Aoife

I enjoy making cakes and decorating them for family and friends. I am interested in swapping recipies and techniques with others interested in cake baking and decorating.

Easter Egg Cake

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Aoife

This is a photo of an Easter Egg Cake my sister Aisling made with her daughter Catherine.  They tell me they used a pudding tin to get the shape right (and a good pinch of baking powder) to help it … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Easter Eggs & Easter Treats

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Aoife

Here is a selection of treats I made this Easter.  This was my first time experimenting with chocolate.  I made the eggs using Belgian chocolate called callebaut.  This chocolate comes in the form of buttons.   It can be bought in … Continue reading →

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Snake Cake

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Aoife

I made this small cake for St. Patrick’s Day, just using a 9 inch round sponge tin, and cutting a circle out of the middle.  If I had more time, I would have made 2 tins and then a longer … Continue reading →

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Banoffi Pie

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Aoife

I made Banoffi Pie for the first time yesterday.  It needs to set in the fridge for at least 24 hours before you add the banana, cream & chocolate flakes.  This came out pretty well if I do say so … Continue reading →

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Birthday Clown Cake

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Aoife

This is a clown cake I made for my Godchild Marie on her first birthday.  It was a sponge with fruit (fresh strawberries) and cream filling.  I decorated with coloured sugarpaste and surrounded the cake with some large sweets.

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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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