Afternoon tea recipe by GBBO winner Edd Kimber
Rich and nutty, pistachio nuts add a distinct flavour to many dishes – both sweet and savoury.
Only traditional methods are used to create artisan fudge in a variety of innovative flavours.
Have every celebration be a banging success with firework-themed cakes! Bonfire night is coming around and we all know how exhilarating...
It immediately became a talking point and inevitably divided the cake-loving masses.
Linzer biscuits are enjoyed all around the world, but their origins are quite humble.
Nothing adds that vital touch of glamour to homemade chocolates, sugarpasted cakes or modelled decorations, in quite the same way as this.
Down the millennia some 2,300 varieties of apple have been cultivated at different times around the world.
Bake Club discovers Aux Merveilleux de Fred. Everyone deserves a treat!
With the start of the new academic year what better way to speed your children on their way back to school or university than by baking them a b
It is already November and before we know it it’ll be Christmas and the New Year! It is never too soon to start planning for 2016 and th...
We’ve done the hard work and looked up and down the country to seek out some tea room gems that can be enjoyed again and again.
Bake Club is the official online baking partner of The Cake & Bake Show, which is being held at ExCel London from 2-4 October.
Can’t afford that designer handbag or those exquisite but overly expensive shoes? Don’t panic – we have an answer.
October 26th is the day of the new James Bond film Spectre premier. In honour of the event our expert baker Angela has created a James Bond...
Over the weekend Bake Club were at the BBC Bakes & Cakes Show! We had a wonderful time meeting some of you and seeing other talented baker...
Bake Club have some exciting news... this weekend we will be at the BBC Good Food Show at London Olympia!
How often have you looked at a beautifully decorated cake and think – ‘I wish I could do that’?
Belle Époque is a one-stop-shop – or patisserie – for cakes, chocolates, breads, tarts, quiches, macarons, eclairs and many other treats and....
There’s a chill in the air and sparks in the sky and hopefully, a few marshmallows toasted over an open fire. Bonfire night marks one of the...
Looking for some inspiration for your own cupcake-in-a-jar creation? Look no further! We have joined alliances with the lovely Georgina Webb.
Ciders, pies, cobbler, crumbles and brown bettys – what do all of these things have in common?
You may have seen Choccywoccydoodah on TV making marvellous magical chocolate creations.
There is no doubt that chocolate truffles are delicious. They are a crowd pleaser, the first to go in a box of chocolates and the one to offer...
This chocolate and ginger loaf cake recipe, from award winning and innovative chocolatier Paul A Young, packs a real punch, with crystallised ...
In Britain, a rich fruitcake frosted with snowy royal icing and topped with a sugarpaste Santa, fir trees and team of reindeers, takes pride o...
There are many different traditions at Christmas, a lot of which revolve around food.
Christmas wreaths are nowadays often used to decorate doors, or fireplaces, but have become quintessentially part of Christmas celebrations.
It’s almost time for the Cake & Bake Show and we at Bake Club HQ couldn’t be more excited! This is the first time Bake Club ha...
Guppy’s Chocolate are giving away a set of chocolate shards to one lucky winner. Win a selection of flavours including peanut butter and hon
We are happy to announce that – in case you didn’t know – every September there is a whole week dedicated to the delightful little cakes.
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday to honour loved ones who have passed away. The legendary sugar skulls have become...
Music, dancing, food and, of course, an abundance of colourful petals and sweet floral scents.
Maddocks Farm Organics are a edible flower farm situated in Devon. They grow organic flowers which can be bought online.
Halloween is a time when it is perfectly acceptable to eat lots of sugary treats. It is always worth making sure you get your fill of chocolat...
We are Fabulous Ice Fires. We are taking a wholly innovative approach to food, retail and leisure on our streets and in our malls.
Her Majesty the Queen is opening the royal doors to the Palace from the 1st August until the 27th September.
Flowers and petals are a great way to decorate bakes and desserts in a simple but impressive way.
Music festivals may be the ones taking the centre-stage in terms of publicity but why not try a food festival this summer?
Berries are popular in the summer but they also make a great taste for winter as well!
The Gateau St Honoré is a grand, showstopping pastry dessert that is named after the French patron saint of pastry chefs, Saint Honoré..
Pepero Day is celebrated on the 11th of November in South Korea and has been each year since 1994.
There are many ways to enjoy chocolate and sometimes it’s even nice to share with friends and family – if you’re feeling generous! Chocolate...
CHOCOLATE BARK – DELICIOUS! There are many ways to enjoy chocolate and sometimes it’s even nice to share with friends and family ...
Endless fun with your Halloween mould! Halloween is a time when it is perfectly acceptable to eat lots of sugary treats. It is always...
Chocolate arrived in England in the 1650s and since then has become a treat enjoyed by many. Considered very much a luxury for the aristocrats...
If traditional fruitcake is not a favourite with your family, a plate of fun cupcakes is guaranteed to bring a smile to their faces.
Treats for Halloween NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS Get all the family into the Halloween spirit with our suitably ghoulish party food. &nb...;
Get all the family into the Halloween spirit with our suitably ghoulish party food.
How did the cake pop bonanza begin and why did these small balls of sponge cake dipped in a sweet coating and served on sticks become so popular?
Unusually shaped cakes make eye-catching gifts or centrepieces that will be great talking points at parties. You don’t always need special pans..
While cornets and choc ices will never lose their popularity, there is a growing demand for frozen desserts in more sophisticated flavours...
Icebox cakes have been around for a long time. First created in America by a baker with a sweet tooth during World War I.
Step into La Pâtisserie Des Rêves and you step into a magical haven of beautiful patisserie and pastries, shrouded in elegance and...
This week the Great British Bake Off contestants are tackling patisserie.
It’s summer and for a lot of us and that means relaxing in the warm evenings with a cool glass of our favourite tipple.
Christmas is the perfect time to experiment in the kitchen. There is nothing quite like freshly baked treats, warm from the oven.
First there were cupcakes, then came cake pops and whoopie pies, but now if you want to give a sweet treat to a special friend or loved one, the
When it comes to French baking, there are many classic recipes. It is hard to choose a favourite as they are all so good in their own ways.
We raved about gingerbread a few months ago in our Chocolate and Ginger special and now that it’s winter we feel we have to rave so...
Frédéric Vaucamps, the founder of Aux Merveilleux de Fred, has always been inspired by the delicacy of the Merveilleux cake.
A frequent festival foodie, and founder of Fulbeck Bread, Linda Hewett, has kindly taken the time to answer some of our questions
Anne-Sophie is the baker behind the delightful red and white gingerbread house in this issue – the hands in the video are hers!
Gingerbread is a lovely thing; warmly spiced it often reminds us of winter and snuggling down on cold days. It is so wonderful that it should ...
This week is all about creating eye-catching and exciting food experiences and an example of that is this charming recipe by Emma Marsden, below
Recipe extracted from Ms Marmite Lover’s Secret Tea Party by Kerstin Rodgers, published by Square Peg
On the 22nd October it is national Nut Day, which is the perfect time to use them in your baking. The lady to inspire you is…The Nutty Baker!
For a dessert that just screams ‘Christmas!’, trifle must run a close second in popularity to traditional plum pudding. It is a lighter...
An afternoon tea recipe by GBBO winner John Whaite
Origami Poetry Café is a concept unlike any other, which combines three creative mediums – writing, origami, and, of course, baking.
Traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, this green powder is proving to be a popular new ingredient in baking.
If you want rich, tasty, and innovative – and did I mention award winning? – chocolate then we have the man for you.
Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier from Belgium and opened his first store in Brussels in 1995. This year he has opened a store in London.
Cake pops are becoming increasingly popular. They are exciting, tasty and bite-sized: the greatest party treat! Cake pops are quirky and inject f
How spooky is that? Just as we associate November 5th with fireworks and parkin gingerbread, so Halloween is all about toffee apples and pump...
Just as we associate November 5th with fireworks and parkin gingerbread, so Halloween is all about toffee apples and pumpkins carved into...
If you’re looking for something truly impressive – and have a lot of patience – then the croquembouche is the perfect show-s...
Flowers may be a great way to decorate cakes but there is something really impressive about floral decorations that look super realistic.
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year which falls on first day of the Jewish month Tishrei and lasts until the second day.
Sorbet is a great alternative to ice cream and frozen yogurt. As it’s made with water that is sweetened with flavouring, it is also considered...
Founded by Magali Russie and her partner Matt Norris, their spice blends aim to bring fresh spice mixes straight to your dishes.
Many of the spices we normally associate with savoury dishes can also be added to sweet bakes, giving an interesting and exciting new twist.
This week is all about spices as we are always keen to find new ways to incorporate flavour into our bakes.
This lightly spiced St Clement’s Cake from The English Provender Co. has the perfect mix of ginger and lemon for a delightful treat. It ...
As we’ve discovered, Bake Club has many members who are very talented cake makers and who love sharing their decorating ideas with each ...
Creating decorations using sugar can seem like a scary prospect but don’t let nerves put you off having a go. You don’t have to create a...
You’ll need to buy a selection of brushes as different types are needed for creating different sugarcraft effects.
An easy – but highly effective – way to decorate a celebration cake is to wrap it with an edible ribbon and top it with a bow. Sugarpaste...
The rose season has started to fade for the year and the beautiful English rose gardens have begun to shut their doors until next year.
Sukanya Rahman is a talented artist, and luckily for us has a keen eye for baking as well! This week we have featured a classic recipe.
Who doesn’t enjoy a cold glass of Pimm’s™ on a lovely summer’s day? Since the beginning of Pimm’s™ it has fast become quintessentially British.
Mince pies often mark the beginning of the Christmas season. There is nothing quite like the first mince pie of the year, especially if its accom
Panettone is an Italian Christmas bread, which dates back to the 15th century. It is a cylindrical sweet bread filled with fruit. It is often...
Oonagh Sims is The Marshmallowist. After training in France to become a chocolatier and pâtissière she returned to London to find that...
This issue we are celebrating the wonders of marshmallow. Marshmallows are a childhood favourite and often when we think of marshmallows we...
Afternoon Tea Week aims to celebrate the origins of afternoon tea, pulling in tourists, locals and tea enthusiasts alike.
We have Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford and Queen Victoria’s Lady of the Bedchamber, to thank for introducing us to the delights of afternoon te
BONFIRE NIGHT: GIVE ME S’MORES There’s a chill in the air and sparks in the sky and hopefully, a few marshmallows toasted...
Top toffee apple treats! It’s the time of year for toffee apples and Bake Club wants to share the story of Ballards at Stud Fruit...
From the 7th-13th of December Wallace and Gromit are hosting their Big Bake charity event!
Bake Club visited the Cocktail in the City festival in London: a unique showcase for classy cocktails and even classier bartenders!
Although Hampton Court are celebrating 500 years this year, there is a slightly younger part of Hampton Court that we would like to pay attent...
Battling with other shows that the West End has to offer, Circus provides unique entertainment while serving delicious Pan-Asian inspired food.
The ancient Greeks and Romans revered them for their aphrodisiac properties, eating them both raw and cooked.
What a weekend! Thank you for joining us! From the 2-4 October Bake Club were lucky enough to have a stand at the Cake & Bake Show in Lon...
Marzipan is a versatile ingredient as it can be used not just for covering large and small cakes