I’m sure you know that the Jubilee is just around the corner, I guess it’s hard to miss, step outside and you are surrounded by Union Jacks everywhere and on everything! I know some people don’t like the bombardment of flags and the re-branding of so many products but I think it’s wonderful, how often do you see the country so patriotic and celebratory? So to join in with Jubilee theme my new recipe is for a cake to celebrate 2012, Britain and the Queens Jubilee year. I have been working with Bart Spices and together we came up with a spice blend to use in baking, it’s a really interesting blend of spices and it makes for a great tasting cake. I have just got back from a quick trip to the Isle of Wight and while I was there I made this cake, it went down a absolute treat and was completely demolished within minutes. It looks really impressive and difficult to make but it’s actually really easy, it’s a little twist on a Victoria Sandwhich and can be made in no time at all. If you head over to the Bart Website page they are also running a competition where you can come up with your own spice blend and in doing so be in with a chance of winning tickets to one of my macaron classes, good luck. Continue reading
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