How to make a Converse Cake
Fun ideas for custom cakes Converse are a classic shoe brand synonymous with canvas shoes. Would you eat a cake in the shape of a shoe? Back in 2015 I was commissioned to make a cake based on a client’s favourite pair of shoes! I had never tackled something like shoes before but I thought I’d give it a go. I didn’t take too many pictures at the time but I thought I’d post what I had. Converse cake: Step by Step First the shoe First I baked a rectangular cake which I then carved into shape using a sharp knife, many research images and small cuts. Next I…
Tate and Lyle Chocolate Filo Rolls
Sweet treats using filo pastry-recipe ideas Looking for a sweet treat for the weekend or as a loving gift? Chocolate filo rolls just hit that spot for the perfect balance of sweet, salty and crunchy! We created these Chocolate spread rolls from the Tate and Lyle website. Check out the original recipe here We personally thought they looked more attractive rolled the opposite way so they were chunkier and shorter. We also used Lindt chocolate spread which was delicious. The filo forms the perfect crunch especially when paired with the soft insides. These rolls lasted in an air tight box for about a week and were a delicious chocolate hit! What…
Review of SMART Majority Chocolatier diploma
Developing new sweet skills in Chocolate Taking a Chocolatier diploma is a great idea to expand your creativity and repertoire as a baker. If you have been thinking about expanding your skills you may of looked at online courses including ones by a company called SMART Majority. After seeing a Wowcher for a Chocolatier course we thought we would give it a go! Basics of the Chocolatier Diploma This SMART Majority course claims to take you from basics to advanced in just 12 modules. By covering everything from the understanding of bar to bean to specific recipes. We learnt everything from the history of chocolate to the best way…
