Tag Archives: cupcakes

Bake sale orange and poppy seed cupcakes

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I love it when I can tick off two tasks in one go – and on this occasion it was baking for the school cake stall and writing an article about a recipe using orange. Love it! So after a … Continue reading →

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Rocky road cupcakes

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Sponsored post Now that my little ones are having packed lunches a few days a week I thought it’d be a good idea to bake a batch of cakes at the weekend rather than spend a fortune on cereal bars. … Continue reading →

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Cupcakes to accompany Royal Wedding TV fest

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Living in a house full to the brim of boys, I had no option but to indulge in the fairytale world of Royal Wedding mania elsewhere. It felt like the 1950s cycling through the deserted roads of leafy Ealing with … Continue reading →

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Cake stall madness

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Sam’s school has a fundraising cake stall every friday, and each year group takes it turn to provide the cakes and manpower. Volunteering your services behind the stall is not for faint-hearted, as come 3:30pm a swarm of children buzz … Continue reading →

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A superhero birthday party on a budget

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Katie Bryson

As finances get tighter and tighter things like birthday parties can be a frightening prospect. Venue, entertainment, party bags, food, cakes – it can add up to hundreds of pounds very quickly. We don’t have a great deal of floor … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cranberry scoffins with cream cheese frosting

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I had some cranberries left over from my chutney making sesh, so I decided to make some festive and fruity cupcakes. Their texture is kind of a hybrid between muffins and scones – and after Matthew took them into the … Continue reading →

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The power of cake – a cupcake decorating masterclass

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Katie Bryson

The reward for being a judge for Tesco Real Food‘s Christmas Cupcake Decorating competition was to attend a masterclass with top cake guru Mich Turner MBE of The Little Venice Cake Company. Matthew kindly took the day off to look … Continue reading →

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Birthday cupcakes

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I was really excited and chuffed to be asked to bake 50 cupcakes for my friend’s little girl’s 5th birthday party. Being the mum of boys I LOVE getting to do girly things every now and again. Thankfully my mum … Continue reading →

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Banana cupcakes with honey and cinnamon frosting

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Katie Bryson

I often have leftover bananas at the end of the week, and normally turn them into a comforting loaf cake. However this week there was a coffee morning at Sam’s school to bake for, so I decided to broaden my … Continue reading →

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California baking: Glittery pink cupcakes

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Katie Bryson

Matthew and I have been in California this week soaking up the good life and hanging out with my brother-in-law, his wife and this little lady… It’s been seven heavenly days of baby-worshipping, shopping, sight-seeing and eating! Californians are a … Continue reading →

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